Chris G. Lovett, 55
Chris G. Lovett, 55, of Benton, Kentucky, passed away on August 13, 2025, in Benton, Kentucky. Chris was born in Murray, Kentucky, on May 24, 1970, to the late Joel “Dickie” Lovett and Hilda Scarbrough Lovett. Chris’s
Kentucky Appeals Court Upholds Extended Prison Terms for Violent Offenders
(FRANKFORT, Ky.)(Aug. 14, 2025) – The Kentucky Court of Appeals has temporarily blocked a lower court ruling that would have overturned key provisions of the state’s Safer Kentucky Act, affecting approximately 175 individuals convicted of violent crimes
Murray State Veterinary Expert Elevated to International Foundation Leadership
(MURRAY, Ky.) – The Davis-Thompson Foundation, a globally recognized leader in veterinary pathology education, has promoted Dr. Rafaela De Negri to vice president of organizational operations. De Negri, who serves as a veterinary pathologist at Murray State
The Great Mississippi Crossing Conspiracy
Chapter 1: The Uprising from Below Deep beneath the muddy waters of the Mississippi River, construction crews worked in shifts around the clock, their hard hats gleaming under fluorescent lights as they carved through centuries of river
Bi-State Development Agreement Clears Way for I-69 Bridge Project Connecting Henderson and Evansville
(FRANKFORT, Ky.)– The Kentucky Public Transportation Infrastructure Authority (KPTIA) took action Thursday to move forward with the new I-69 bridge project that will connect Henderson, Kentucky, and Evansville, Indiana. KPTIA authorized a financial plan for Section 2
The Great Dam Showdown: Truman’s Brush with Glory
(GILBERTSVILLE, Ky.)-In a move that has ruffled artistic feathers from Paducah to Possum Trot, the Kentucky Dam has been transformed into a colossal mural gallery—an audacious attempt to outshine Paducah’s beloved flood wall. The campaign, dubbed “Operation
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Murray State to Host 2026 MVC Baseball Tournament
(MURRAY, Ky.)-Murray State University will welcome the Missouri Valley Conference Baseball Tournament to Johnny Reagan Field from May 20-23, 2026, the conference announced Thursday. The tournament, presented by Credit Union 1, represents a historic achievement for the
Marshall County Rescue Squad Acquires First-Ever New Vehicle in Nearly 70-Year History
(BENTON, Ky.) – The Benton Rescue Squad has reached a historic milestone by purchasing its first brand-new vehicle since the organization’s formation in 1955. The volunteer emergency response team recently took delivery of a 2025 Ford Explorer,
Graves County Farmer Rescued After Two Hours Trapped in Grain Bin
(CUBA, Ky.)-A 68-year-old Cuba farmer was successfully rescued Tuesday morning after becoming trapped in a grain bin filled with soybeans, thanks to specialized rescue equipment donated to local fire departments just two years ago. Will Bell was