Gov. Beshear updates COVID-19 cases
FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 17, 2021) – Gov. Andy Beshear announced the state’s positivity rate has declined to 3.73%. “While our new cases have decreased dramatically since their peak in the commonwealth, these numbers are still too high,” said
City of Benton spring clean-up, Mon. April 12
• Items for pick-up MUST be set out by 7 AM Monday. No call backs. Once crew has gone down your street, they will not be back. Resident will be responsible for disposal. Please do not set
Marshall County Fiscal Court meeting, Mar. 16, 2021
Marshall County Fiscal Court met in regular session on Tuesday, Mar. 16th. Guests of the court included Glenn Denton with Denton Law Firm, Michael Oliver with the Kentucky Transportation Department, Deborah Blankenship with Life Associates, Marshall County
Ann Tynes, 80
Ann Tynes, 80, passed peacefully surrounded by her family on March 16, 2021, at her home in Benton, KY. Born on January 31, 1941, in West Palm Beach, FL, at Good Samaritan Hospital. She was the daughter
Britney Hargrove with the Marshall County Parks Department was our guest on Coffee Call
Britney Hargrove with the Marshall County Parks Department joined us on WCBL’s Coffee Call program recently. She said the Miracle League is moving along and will give a chance for disabled and handicapped individuals the chance to
Murray regional vaccination clinic now scheduling online vaccine appointments for community
MURRAY, KY – The Murray Regional Vaccination Clinic is administering vaccines to the community by scheduling appointments online. There will be 1,100 available appointments for the upcoming vaccine clinic, Wednesday, March 24th. If you are in Phases
Special Olympic teams earn silver at State Basketball Showcase
LOUISVILLE – Marshall 1 and Marshall 2 Special Olympic basketball teams earned silver medals this past Saturday at the State Basketball Showcase held at Mid-America Sports in Louisville. The State Basketball Showcase gives athletes the opportunity to
Lawmakers approve bill allowing students to retake a year of school
FRANKFORT— A second chance. That’s what lawmakers say is the goal of Senate Bill 128. With this measure, public and nonpublic school students from kindergarten through 12th grade might have the opportunity to re-do the last school
Girls and boys 1st Region Tournament pairings are set
The girls and boys 1st Region Tournament draw was held Wednesday morning at Marshall County High School. It gets underway on Saturday at the CFSB Center in Murray with the opening round of the girls tournament. All
Benton Elementary’s Terry Tackett selected as National Custodian of the Year Finalist
Benton, KY – Marshall County Schools is excited to announce that Benton Elementary’s “Mr. Terry,” Terry Tackett, has been selected as a national finalist for the 2021 Custodian of the Year award. This year, the 10 finalists