NWS predicting extreme drops in temperatures and added wind chills well below zero, coupled with possible ice and snow
With the NWS predicting extreme drops in temperatures and added wind chills well below zero, coupled with possible ice and snow, plan ahead now to stay warm. The Joe Creason building in Benton will be open as
Gov. Beshear Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Arctic Front, Flash Freeze

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 21, 2022) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency ahead of an arctic front that is expected to bring a flash freeze and severely cold temperatures, with rain changing to snow Thursday night across
New Highway Signs Mark 38-Mile Section of WK Parkway as ‘Future I-569’

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 21, 2022) – New highway signs marking a “Future I-569 Corridor” on a three-county section of the Wendell Ford Western Kentucky Parkway were unveiled today, signaling continued growth and Gov. Andy Beshear’s commitment to economic development
Transportation Secretary Jim Gray Issues Official Order to Speed Relief to Areas That Will Be Stricken by Winter Storm

Temporarily lifts restrictions on commercial drivers involved in restoring power, removing debris FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 21, 2022) – Kentucky Transportation Secretary Jim Gray has signed an official order to temporarily suspend certain restrictions on motor carriers that will
Lady Marshals beat Mayfield 44-41 in overtime
Mia Teague had four 3-pointers in the Lady Marshals 44-41 overtime win over Mayfield, the fourth coming with just seconds left on the clock that tied the game at 35-35 to send it to overtime. Laken Schroader
Lucy Jones Hollowell, 87
Lucy Jones Hollowell, age 87, of Marshall County, passed away Monday, December 19, 2022 at Spring Creek Post-Acute and Rehabilitation Center in Murray. She was born on June 18, 1935 in Golden Pond, Kentucky to her late
Harmon “Dave” Steyer, 77
Harmon “Dave” Steyer, 77, of Paducah, passed away Monday, December 19, 2022, at Baptist Health. Dave worked for many years at Lowes as a paint pro. While he had a one-of-a-kind jokester sense of humor, he was
Mrs. Carolyn Sue (Barnes) Sanders Wire, 84
Mrs. Carolyn Sue (Barnes) Sanders Wire, age 84, of Murray, Kentucky died on Monday, December 19, 2022, at Spring Creek Health Care in Murray, Kentucky. Mrs. Wire was born on December 12, 1938, in Trigg County, Kentucky
Mr. Billy Gene Buchanan, 84
Mr. Billy Gene Buchanan, 84 of New Concord, KY, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2022, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House, Murray, KY. Born October 13, 1938 in New Concord, KY, he was the
Lady Eagles finish runner-up in CCA Christmas Tournament
Christian Fellowship’s Lady Eagles rolled to the title game of the CCA Warrior Christmas Tournament against Dresden, Tenn. following wins over Ballard Memorial (59-49) and Carlisle County (53-46). Dresden advanced to the championship after defeating St. Mary