Highway 68 Renaming Sparks Partisan Feud Over… Highway 68

(Washington, D.C.)— In a move that has baffled transportation officials and amused late-night hosts, lawmakers from both major parties have launched competing efforts to rename U.S. Highway 68—to U.S. Highway 68. The controversy stems not from the
Tina Lynn Burnett, 65
Tina Lynn Burnett, 65, of Benton, Kentucky passed away on August 18, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Bandana, Kentucky on July 25, 1960, and lived a life full of love, grit, and
Candice “Candy” Ann Chumbler, 76
Candice “Candy” Ann Chumbler, née Moores, 76, of Benton, Kentucky, passed away at 6:57 PM on Saturday, August 16, at Lakeway Nursing Home. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky, on February 24, 1949, to the late Charles
Murray State University mourns the loss of Dr. Jesse D. Jones

(MURRAY, Ky.) – Murray State University is mourning the loss of Dr. Jesse D. Jones, a cherished alumnus and devoted benefactor of the institution who passed away on Aug. 7. He was a native of Marshall
Local Maintenance Worker Receives State Police Honor for Exceptional Service

(MAYFIELD, Ky.) — Mike Johnson, a maintenance worker at Kentucky State Police Post 1 in Mayfield, was recognized earlier this month as one of 14 civilian employees honored statewide for their contributions to public safety. Johnson received