The Shepherd’s Paradox: A Field Guide to Calling Others Sheep
By Timothy T. Tater There’s a delicious irony in the modern phenomenon of people crying “sheeple!” at their fellow humans. Picture, if you will, the scene: Someone discovers that others hold popular opinions, follow trending topics, or—heaven
Multi-Agency Drug Bust Nets 4 Pounds of Methamphetamine in Murray
(MURRAY, Ky.) – A multi-month investigation into drug trafficking in Calloway County culminated Wednesday with the arrest of four individuals and the seizure of approximately 4 pounds of methamphetamine, officials announced. The Calloway County Sheriff’s Office, working
Mitchell O’Shane Mathis, 74
Mitchell O’Shane Mathis, 74, of Gilbertsville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025, at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Lone Oak, Paducah. Mitchell was born in Highland Park, Michigan, on June 20,
Marshall County Commissioner Graduates from Inaugural Kentucky Chamber Leadership Program
(CALVERT CITY, Ky.) – Marshall County District 3 Commissioner Monti Collins has graduated from the Kentucky Chamber’s inaugural Fellowship for Civic Leadership, a comprehensive program designed to develop the next generation of community leaders across the state.
Bertha Elrod Finch, 96
Bertha Elrod Finch, age 96, of Frisco, Texas passed away on February 15, 2025 at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Plano Texas. She was born in Symsonia, Kentucky on September 19, 1928 to Henry and Lille Elrod.
Garland “Harrel” Finch, 92
Garland “Harrel” Finch, age 92 of Frisco, Texas, passed away on July 28, 2021 in Plano, Texas. He was born in Elva, Kentucky on February 19, 1929 to Govie Cleet Finch and Olccel Ivey Finch Myers. Harrel
Jonathan Edward Lester, 32
Jonathan Edward Lester, 32, of Benton, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025 at his home. He was born in Logan, West Virginia on November 18, 1992 to Edward Lester and Betty Carter Pomaroy. Jonathan worked as
Thomas Loyal Smith, 86
Mr. Thomas Loyal Smith, 86, of Murray, KY, passed away Sunday, August 31, 2025, at Spring Creek Health Care in Murray. Born April 6, 1939, in Cincinnati, OH, Thomas was the son of the late William Loyal