Nighttime Lane Closures, Detours Continue on Interstate 24 in Marshall County
(MARSHALL COUNTY, Ky.) — Motorists traveling Interstate 24 in Marshall County should expect continued nighttime disruptions this week as construction crews work to reinforce bridge shoulders along a critical stretch of the highway. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet
Edwin “Junior” Glen Newcom, Jr., 60
Edwin “Junior” Glen Newcom, Jr., 60 of Decatur, Alabama passed away Saturday, October 11, 2025 in Decatur, Alabama. Born Tuesday, October 20, 1964 in Benton, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Edwin Glen Newcom, Sr.
Merryman House to Host 11th Annual PaDucky Derby Fundraiser
(PADUCAH, Ky.) — The Merryman House Domestic Crisis Center will host its 11th Annual PaDucky Derby on October 25, 2025, at 3 p.m. at Montgomery Lake within Bob Noble Park Pond in Paducah. The beloved community event
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE-Representative Chris Freeland
By Chris Freeland Session Results: Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Tourism is big business for our Commonwealth. It employs our people, fuels small businesses, provides revenue for state programs, and celebrates the heritage and natural beauty that make
Otega Oweh Feels “Blessed” To Have Expectations On Him
By Larry Vaught (LEXINGTON, Ky.)-Otega Oweh came into last season at Kentucky with no big expectations being placed on him. He comes into his second season at UK being projected as a potential SEC Player of the
Antler Alert: Kentucky Officials Warn Drivers as Deer Collision Season Peaks
(FRANKFORT, Ky.) — Kentucky transportation officials are urging motorists to exercise extra caution on roadways as the state enters peak season for deer activity and vehicle collisions. The annual “Antler Alert” comes as state data shows nearly
Kentucky Ranks Among Top 10 States for Fatal Animal-Related Vehicle Crashes
(MURRAY, Ky.) — Kentucky ranks tenth in the nation for fatal vehicle crashes involving animals, according to a new study that analyzed five years of crash data across the United States. The research, conducted by DeHoyos Accident
Marshall County Mountain Bikers Tie for Second Place at Grand Rivers Race
(GRAND RIVERS, Ky.) – The Kentucky Interscholastic Cycling League held Race #4 of the season over the weekend in Grand Rivers, with Climb Time in Livingston County hosting competitors from across the Commonwealth on challenging trail courses.
Mrs. Eva Swift, 78-INCOMPLETE
Mrs. Eva Swift, age 78, of Benton, KY, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Calvert City Convalescent Center, Calvert City, KY. Arrangements are incomplete at this time at Collier Funeral Home and Crematory in Benton,