Beshear Launches ‘Healthy at Work’ for Safe Reopening of Economy
Initiative aims to give workers and employers tools to restart business safely when time is right FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 21, 2020) – Gov. Andy Beshear on Tuesday announced the launch of “Healthy at Work,” a new initiative
Murray State University announces new ‘Racers Give’ campaign to continue to assist students and families in need
Campaign through newly-established Racer Sustainability Fund will award need-based monies for new and current students who will be attending Murray State this fall MURRAY, Ky. — Murray State University’s “Racers Give” campaign will continue assisting students who
Benton man arrested on a charge of second-degree robbery
Suspect(s): Michael Cash, 34, of Benton, arrested on a charge of second-degree robbery A man was arrested after stealing a vehicle from another man, who was delivering groceries to a home on Ashbrook Avenue. Tracy Walter told
Spring sports cancellation, basketball events not to be resumed

KHSAA statement released April 21, 2020 With the announcement yesterday of the recommended closure of all K-12 schools to in-person instruction throughout Kentucky for the remainder of the school year, the KHSAA Board of Control today approved
Class of 2020 – Nate Garland
Nate Garland is our next Class of 2020 senior student-athlete. He is a member of the Marshall County baseball team and was set to play a full season of varsity ball as a pitcher. Last season with
Class of 2020 – Ty Buchmeier
Our first Class of 2020 student-athlete is baseball player Ty Buchmeier, one of seven seniors on the Marshall County team. Playing in the out-field for the Marshals, in his junior season he had 35 hits which included
Anna Hurst, 79
Anne LaRece Wilson Hurst, age 79, of Paducah passed away at 1:02 a.m. Monday, April 20, 2020 at her home with her son and daughter by her side. LaRece was born on August 17, 1940 to the
Betty Baertschi, 87
Betty Baertschi, age 87, of Fort Myers, FL, formerly of Paducah, KY passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2020 at Hope Hospice in Fort Myers. Mrs. Baertschi was born in Paducah, KY on September 7, 1932 to
Phyllis York, 76
Phyllis “LaRue” York, 76, of Benton, KY passed away at 7:05 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, 2020. Phyllis was born on May 3, 1943 to the late Howard and Jewell Vick Redden. In her free time, Phyllis
KSP Charges Martin Co. Man With Child Sexual Exploitation Offenses
Inez, KY. (April 20, 2020) — On April 20, 2020, the Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch arrested Casey Booth, 23, on charges related to child sexual abuse material. Booth was arrested as the result of an