Calvert City United Methodist Churchto Present Christmas Cantata This Weekend
(CALVERT CITY, Ky.) — Calvert City United Methodist Church will present a special Christmas cantata performance on Sunday, December 21 at 4:00 p.m. The church choir and accompanying musicians will perform “Jesus, Oh, What a Wonderful Child,”
Marshall County Jailer Roger Ford Announces Retirement After Nearly Three Decades of Service
(BENTON, Ky.) — Marshall County Jailer Roger Ford has announced that he will retire at the end of his current term next year, bringing to a close a career spanning nearly three decades in elected office and
Marshall County Arts Center Names Kody York as New Executive Director
(BENTON, Ky.)-The Marshall County Arts Center has announced the appointment of Kody York as its new Executive Director, marking a homecoming for the arts advocate who will now lead the organization into its next chapter. “I am
Marshall County Archery Team Takes First Place in Arrowcat Holiday Classic
(CADIZ, Ky.)-The Marshall County High School Archery team captured first place at the Trigg County Arrowcat Holiday Classic this past weekend, with individual archers securing top finishes (scores below) in both boys and girls divisions. On the
Kentucky’s Seasonal Burn Law Expires, Open Burning Now Permitted Statewide
(FRANKFORT, Ky.) — Kentucky’s seasonal burning restrictions officially expired on December 15, allowing residents across the state to conduct open burns at any time, according to state regulations. The annual burn law, which typically restricts open burning
Marshall County High School Announces New Assistant Principal
(DRAFFENVILLE, Ky.) — Marshall County High School will welcome a new assistant principal in the new year, with district officials announcing the selection of Kendra Glenn for the position. Glenn currently leads Calvert City Elementary School as
Leadership Kentucky Has Local Graduates
(FRANKFORT, Ky.) — Five individuals from the Purchase Area region celebrated their graduation from Leadership Kentucky’s Class of 2025 on Wednesday, December 10, representing Marshall County, McCracken County, Calloway County, and Ballard County. The regional graduates included
Anna Lou Millay, 87
Anna Lou Millay, age 87, of Paducah, Kentucky passed away at 2:58 a.m. Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at Providence Pointe. Anna Lou was born on October 25, 1938, in Graves County, Kentucky, to William Wesley McManus and
Larry Dale Sullivan, 71
Larry Dale Sullivan, 71, of Benton, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Baptist Health in Paducah, Kentucky. Larry was born on June 16, 1954, in Cairo, Illinois, to the late William Baxter Sullivan and
Gale Kenith Canup, 82
Gale Kenith Canup, 82 of Benton, Kentucky passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at his home. Gale was born at home in Marshall County, Kentucky on September 15, 1943 to the late Lewis “Summie” Canup and