Area Fourth of July Fireworks schedule
Schedule of some of the area’s fireworks displays, all getting underway at dusk. July 2nd Eddy Creek Marina, Eddyville Kenlake Marina, Aurora Lynnhurst Family Resort, Murray July 3rd Moors Resort & Marina, Gilbertsville Lake Barkley State Park,
Candlemaker reestablishing employment base after separate Mayfield facility destroyed by 2021 tornado
FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 23, 2022) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced Mayfield Consumer Products LLC, a manufacturer of candles and other home fragrance products, will invest a total of $33.3 million and employ more than 500 people full-time
06/23/2022 McCracken County Man Charged With Drug Trafficking
The McCracken County Sheriff’s Office arrested a McCracken County man at his home on Benton Road on Wednesday morning and charged him with drug trafficking. On 06/22/22 McCracken County Sheriff’s detectives and officers with the Kentucky Department
Camp Noah July 11-15 at Three Crosses Church in Benton
Any elementary age child who lived in Marshall County during the December 2021 tornado is welcome to attend a free one week camp at Camp Noah July 11-15. The weeklong event features food, games, crafts/projects, skits, music
Robert William Kell, 75,
Robert William Kell, age 75, of Paducah, Kentucky, passed away at 10:30 P.M. Monday, June 20, 2022 at his home. Robert was born in Paducah on Tuesday, September 17, 1946 to Wilber and Elsie Kell. He was
Larry Cardin, 75
Larry Cardin, age 75 of Lone Oak passed away at 4:40 a.m. Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at his home. Larry was a long-time member of the Lone Oak First Baptist Church and member of the Light House
Karen Joy Battoe, 76
Karen Joy Battoe, 76, of Paducah died on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at her residence. Karen formerly worked in the dietary department at Lourdes Hospital and was of the Baptist Faith. Surviving is her two children, Jerry
Mrs. Evelyn Hawes, 94
Mrs. Evelyn Hawes, age 94, of Mayfield passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at Providence Pointe Healthcare in Paducah, KY. She was a member of Dublin Baptist Church and a retired employee of Merit Clothing Company.
From the office of Benton Mayor Rita Elkins Dotson
THIS from the state police Just some clarification on that, this is only for people who don’t need a test from the state police. If you go to Mayfield to get your kids permit, they’re going to
Sen. Danny Carroll: Celebrating Independence Day

Independence Day Column Independence Day gives us a chance to reflect on our country and take pride in our nation’s enduring principles. On the Fourth of July, 246 years ago, the Declaration of Independence was ratified by