Fire Damages Doss Dentistry in Draffenville, No Injuries Reported
(DRAFFENVILLE, Ky.) — Firefighters battled a blaze at Doss Dentistry on U.S. Highway 68 Tuesday evening that damaged the dental practice but left no one injured. Emergency crews arrived at the scene near Marshall County High School
Benton to Host Annual Christmas Celebration with “Christmas Across the Decades” Theme
(BENTON, Ky.) — The City of Benton will transform its historic Court Square into a winter wonderland on Saturday, December 13, 2025, for the annual community Christmas celebration featuring the theme “Christmas Across the Decades.” The family-friendly event
CFS Boys Soar Past Hickman County; Lady Eagles Fall in Tuesday Doubleheader
(BRIENSBURG, Ky.) – Christian Fellowship School hosted Hickman County for a girls and boys basketball doubleheader Tuesday night, with the home teams splitting the contests. The Lady Eagles struggled to find their rhythm against a strong Hickman
James Earl “Slim Jim” Housden, 87
James Earl “Slim Jim” Housden, 87, of Symsonia, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025, at Continue Care Hospital of Baptist Health in Paducah, Kentucky. James was born on April 24, 1938, in McCracken County, Kentucky,
David L. Fields, 71
David L. Fields, 71, of Calvert City, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025, at Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky. David was born to the late Norman Fields and Jean Hoover Luttrell on December
Fayhona “Faye” Overby
Fayhona “Faye” Overby passed away peacefully on December 8, 2025, in her hometown of Paducah. Born November 15, 1935, Faye lived a life full of determination, compassion, and faith. She earned her nursing degree and spent 19
Helen Elizabeth (Beth) King, 74
Helen Elizabeth (Beth) King, 74, of Benton, was born December 5, 1951 in Memphis, Tennessee and died December 9, 2025 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. She moved to Benton, Kentucky with her mother Eris
Sen. Danny Carroll Seeks Re-election to Kentucky State Senate
(PADUCAH, Ky.) — State Senator Danny Carroll, a Republican representing Kentucky’s 2nd District, announced his candidacy for re-election on Wednesday, pledging to continue his focus on economic development and nuclear energy expansion in Western Kentucky. Carroll, who represents
Calvert City Named Kentucky League of Cities’ City Government of the Year
(CALVERT CITY, Ky.) — The city of Calvert City has been honored as the Kentucky League of Cities’ City Government of the Year, a prestigious recognition celebrating excellence in municipal leadership and community service. Terri Johnson, member
Murray Man Arrested on Drug Charges
(MURRAY, Ky.) — A 55-year-old Murray man was arrested Monday afternoon on drug-related charges following an investigation by local law enforcement. Kim L. Kingins was taken into custody at approximately 2:00 p.m. on December 9, 2025, at