Marshall County family sees God at work
God’s providential hand is evident in a Marshall County family’s decision to sell everything they own to move to Guatemala to do mission work. BJ and Robin McCoy are members of First Missionary Baptist Church in Benton,
NCCA history projects compete at state contest
HARDIN, Ky. – Two projects created by New Covenant Christian Academy students placed in the top tier at the National History Day state competition. NCCA freshmen Kaylie Trimble, Addie Miller, Mya Mason, and Jacey Crowell qualify for
Marshals first, Lady Marshals second at Monday’s home track and field meet
Marshall County track and field hosted a meet on Monday, originally slated as the Chuck Gullo Twilight Relays that were rescheduled due to weather from last Friday. Calloway County girls and the Marshall County boys took the
Marshall County High School selects Shannon Solomon as next principal
We are pleased to announce that Shannon Solomon has been selected to be the next principal of Marshall County High School. Solomon has been leading students and educators at both the elementary and secondary levels for over
Murray State University announces spring 2023 Outstanding Senior recipients
MURRAY, Ky. – Murray State University has named Jessica Stein and George Timmermann as the recipients of the spring 2023 Outstanding Senior recognition. Students recognized with this honor are known for their academic excellence and professionalism. Stein is
Calloway County Police reports

On Apr 25, 2023 at approximately 3:15pm deputies conducted a traffic stop on Roosevelt Road near Lane Street. It was found that the driver had active warrants, no insurance, an expired license and in possession of methamphetamine.
Mrs. Pat Jean (Downing) Green, 88
Mrs. Pat Jean (Downing) Green, age 88 of Benton, KY died on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at the Anna Mae Owen Hospice House, Murray, KY surrounded by her three daughters. She was a homemaker who loved her
Mr. Larry Eugene Brinkley, 78
Mr. Larry Eugene Brinkley, 78, of Benton, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at his residence in Benton, Kentucky Larry was born on July 2, 1944, to the late Jim Brinkley and to the late
Mrs. Edith Carper, 97
Mrs. Edith Carper, age 97 of the Oak Level Community, KY passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at Lake Way Nursing & Rehabilitation in Benton, KY. She was a member of Oak Level Church. She worked