Amelia Boone, Logan Parker crowned 2024 Winter Homecoming Queen and King
Marshall County held their 2024 Winter Homecoming coronation before the double-header against Webster County on Tuesday. Seniors Amelia Boone and Logan Parker were selected Queen and King. Boone is a member of the Lady Marshals and Parker
Senator Danny Carroll’s Week Six Legislative Update

Week 6 of the 2024 Legislative Session The Senate recently received budget recommendations from the state House of Representatives. House Bill (HB) 1 and HB 6, along with related appropriation and revenue bills, will shape the state’s
Etta Fay Farmer, 80
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Etta Fay Farmer, age 80, of the Sharpe community, on Friday, February 9th, 2024 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky. Etta Fay, the daughter of Iola
Karen Sue Cope, 66
Karen Sue Cope, 66, of Paducah, passed away Monday, February 12, 2024 at her home. Karen was an office manager for many years before retiring. She enjoyed scrapbooking and going to yard sales to add to her
Committee unanimously approves anti-vaping bill
Rep. Mark Hart, R-Falmouth, speaks on House Bill 142 during the House Education Committee on Tuesday. The bill would require Kentucky public schools to adopt disciplinary procedures for vaping and using tobacco products in school. A high-res
Leslie Carol Roberts, 43
Leslie Carol Roberts, 43, of Murray, formerly of Paducah, passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at Tristar Skyline Hospital in Nashville, TN. Leslie worked in the childcare industry and was of the Baptist Faith. She loved
Billy Gene Mitcherson, 90
Billy Gene Mitcherson, 90 of Benton, Kentucky passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024, at his residence. Billy was born in Trigg County on December 27, 1933 to the late Jimmie Mitchuson and Gracie Cassity Mitchuson. He
Carl Perkins Boswell, 86
Carl Perkins Boswell, 86, of Palma, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2024 in Paducah. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on March 5, 1937 to George Levi and Pauline Poe Boswell. He worked as a controller at
Marshall County Police Reports

On 02/12/2024, Wendy Garnett age 46 of Gilbertsville KY, was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance 1st offense 2nd offense (methamphetamine). On 2/12/2024, James Sorrells age 48 of Benton KY, was arrested on a
KY 239 Closed Due to Damaged Pavement near Hickman-Fulton County Line

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet • District 1 Section between 0 and 1mm in Hickman County awaiting repairs PADUCAH, Ky. (Feb. 13, 2024) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has closed a section of KY 239 immediately north of the Hickman-Fulton County Line.