Jane Gatlin, 87
Jane Ann Holsclaw Gatlin, age 87, of Benton, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2020, at Calvert City Convalescent Center. Jane was born in Bullitt County, KY, on January 28, 1932, to the late Paul Saba and
Janice Duncan, 74
Janice Duncan, age 74 of Dexter, formerly of Marshall County passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at Baptist Heath Paducah. Janice was born in Marshall County on May 28, 1945 to the late Robert and Lillie
General Assembly Convenes for 2020 Session

Legislative Update: Representative Chris Freeland I joined legislators from throughout Kentucky in Frankfort this week as House and Senate members convened the 2020 Regular Session. I am always reminded that it is a privilege to serve this
Calvert man one of two arrested for criminal abuse of a child
Two people have been arrested after authorities determined they hit a three-year-old child with a belt and their hands, leaving bruises on her body. Ethan Eason of Georgia brought his daughter, 3, to Paducah in December to
Mustangs hold off Marshals for regular season sweep
After a 15 point lead slipped away in their first game on Dec. 13 against McCracken County that ended in a 63-59 loss, the Marshals were looking to turn the tables and split the two regular season
Mamie Artis, 49
Ms. Mamie Michelle Artis, age 49 of Benton, KY died on Friday, January 10, 2020, at University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville, KY. She was a homemaker and member of Lakeview Missionary Baptist Church. She was the
Austin Lyles winner of 2019 Conservation Jim Claypool Art Contest
The winner of the 2019 Conservation Jim Claypool Art Contest for Marshall County is Austin Lyles. Austin is a 5th grader at Central Elementary. His artwork will compete at the state level later this month.
Overnight storms produce power outages, some damage
Storms that rolled through the area through the night left many homes without power and according to Marshall County Emergency Management, the Benton Walmart is currently closed due to storm damage and water. A few road closures
Conner’s 26 points leads Lady Marshals over Lady Mustangs
Friday’s second game against McCracken County was a much different result for the Lady Marshals than their first meeting on Dec. 13 when the Lady Mustangs handed them a 56-42 loss. A game they trailed in from