CES Announces Character Counts Recipients for Responsibility
The following students were awarded Character Counts certificates for RESPONSIBILITY Norah Goodwin Halle Joyce Brooklyn Passafiume Campbell Hill Ella Ramsey Brooklyn Turpin Karden Hunt Konnor York Beau Morgan Lakyn James Austin Lyles Brailey Henson Ryder English Mackenzie
CES Book Fair and Family Reading Night
Central Elementary School is hosting the Scholastic Book Fair on Monday and Tuesday during school hours. Family Reading Night will be Tuesday, October 30th from 6-7:30 p.m. in the library. There will be activities, crafts, a photo
Western Auto of Benton’s “A Walk Through History”
Murder of John Thomas Little Cypress February 1900 Written by Justin D. Lamb Above: Sheriff L.E. Wallace investigated the John Thomas Murder A knock came at the door of Illinois Central Railroad boarding house on the Altona-Sharpe
Eighth grade Marshals finish season as state semi-finalist
Marshall County’s 8th grade football team played Saturday in the Kentucky Middle School Football Association State Championships taking on Johnson County in the semi-finals held at Tates Creek High School. Johnson County defeated the Marshals 38-14, ending
There’s No Trick to Halloween Safety

Halloween is a fun night for children across the country — but unfortunately, it can also be very dangerous. AAA East Central advises parents, motorists, and adults who are choosing to celebrate the holiday to take some
Jack Cothran Jr, 84
Jack Leslie Cothran Jr. died at home on Thursday, October 25, after an extended illness, with his family at his bedside. Jack was born Between the Rivers in Lyon Co., KY, September 14, 1934. He was preceded
Charles Inglish, 90
Mr. Charles W. “Sam” Inglish, age 90 of Calvert City, KY died on Friday, October 26, 2018, at Calvert City Convalescent Center in Calvert City, KY. Born Wednesday, July 18, 1928 in Calvert City, KY, he was