Welcome Dennis Lewis to the Calvert City PD
The Calvert City Police Department is proud to announce the addition of Officer Dennis Lewis to its dedicated team. On December 23, during a ceremony held at City Hall, Mayor Gene Colburn administered the Oath of Office,
It’s a boy: Murray-Calloway County Hospital welcomes first baby of 2025

MURRAY, KY – Zack and Kate Eells of Murray started 2025 as the proud new parents of their 7-pound, 12-ounce, baby boy, Rome Tyler Eells who was 20 inches long. Kate started New Year’s Eve as a
District 1 Crews to Pre-Treat Roads and Potential Trouble Spots Ahead of Weekend Wintry Weather
Motorists should be alert for slow-moving spray trucks on Friday PADUCAH, KY (Jan. 2, 2025) – In anticipation of winter precipitation expected to hit the region this weekend, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) crews in District 1 plan to pre-treat some
William Daniel Thompson, 64
William Daniel Thompson was preceded in Death by William Joel and Rebecca Ruth Thompson, and Herbert Eugene and Edeth Foust. Daniel is survived by his beloved wife of nearly 15 years, Cheryl Beth Thompson and they shared
Ms. Pamela Vaneen (Mahan) Young, 82
Ms. Pamela Vaneen (Mahan) Young, age 82, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away Monday, December 30, 2024, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray, Kentucky. Ms. Young was born on July 22, 1942, in Murray,
Jerry Lynn “Peanut” Higgins, 83
Jerry Lynn “Peanut” Higgins, 83, of Metropolis passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at Baptist Health Paducah. Jerry was a retired electrician and a U.S. Army Veteran. He enjoyed watching sports and spending time with his
Marissa Beth Caldwell, 48
Marissa Beth Caldwell, age 48, of Hermitage, TN, a wife, daughter, and friend, was born on June 29, 1976, in Paducah, Kentucky. She passed away at her residence on December 26, 2024. Marissa was a proud graduate
Mrs. Viola Mae Suiter Ferrell, 96
Mrs. Viola Mae Suiter Ferrell, age 96, of Mayfield passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at her residence. She was a member of His House Ministries and a homemaker. Mrs. Ferrell is survived by her son,
Wanda “Faye” Cossey, 75
Wanda “Faye” Cossey, 75 of Benton, Kentucky passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah, Kentucky. Faye was born in Benton, Kentucky on February 12, 1949 in Benton,
UK commit McLaine Hudson likes pushing herself
By LARRY VAUGHT Almost every time McLaine Hudson steps on a softball field she impresses someone. However, she decided to make her verbal commitment to the University of Kentucky in October so she would no longer have