Western Auto of Benton’s “A Walk Through History”
Major Wiley Waller Written by Justin Lamb Wilia “Wiley” Waller was born on June 13, 1809 in North Carolina to Henry Waller, veteran of the War of 1812, and Nancy Moore. Waller married Miss Cassy Johnson in
AAA: West Central Kentucky Gas Prices Down Slightly; National Demand Remains Low

West Central Kentucky Gas Prices Down Slightly; National Demand Remains Low Gas prices in West Central Kentucky are two cents cheaper this week at $1.984 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. Pump prices rose this
Carolyn Eplee, 64
Mrs. Carolyn Jean Eplee, age 64 of Benton, KY passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2019, at her home. She retired from Marshall Co. School System after 40 years where she taught 1st. grade at Benton Elementary
Kentucky State Police Seeking Public’s Help
Ledbetter, KY (January 14, 2019) – The Kentucky State Police received a call from the Livingston County Sherriff’s Office on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at approximately 9:25 P.M. about two vehicles that appeared to have been shot
Calvert City Police Department arrest report
Shannon Dakota Scott Wilkins, 27, of 621 Clarence Gaines Street, Paducah was arrested on January 08, 2019 for trafficking in marijuana (less than 8 oz.) 2nd or > offense. He was also charged with possession of drug
Marshall 1 Special Olympics team splits double-header at Christian County
The B Division team of Marshall County Special Olympics Marshall 1 traveled to Christian County Jan. 12 to play a doubleheader against the Tigers and Colonels, two B Division teams. In game one, the Marshals played the
Sheriff’s Office accepting applications for Court Security Officer
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office is currently accepting applications for part time Court Security Officers. Officers work up to 99 hours per month. Pay starts at $9 an hour. Please pick up applications at the Sheriff’s Office
Benton Police asks for assistance identifying two men
The Benton Police Department needs the public’s assistance in identifying these 2 individuals. Anyone with information can notify dispatch at 270-527-1333 or the PD during normal business hours.
Student Council volunteers at Humane Society
The Central Elementary School Student Council volunteered at the Marshall County Humane Society on Saturday. Students helped out with tasks around the building and spent time with the animals as well.
Bob Lassiter, 88
Bob Lassiter, 88, passed away Friday, January 11, 2019, at his home in Murray, KY, surrounded by family and loved ones. He was born May 23, 1930, in Detroit, MI, depression-era transplants from Hazel, KY, to Ray