Benton Man Arrested on Drug Charges After Stolen Truck Located at Residence
(BENTON, Ky.) — A 60-year-old Benton man is facing drug charges after a stolen truck was discovered at his Oak Level community residence last week, according to the Benton Police Department. Eddie King was arrested Friday evening
Murray State Secures $40,000 Grant for New Dental Hygiene Program
(MURRAY, Ky.) – Murray State University has received a $40,000 grant to help launch a new dental hygiene program aimed at addressing a critical shortage of oral health professionals in rural western Kentucky. The Delta Dental of
Marshall County Falls to Nationally-Ranked Chicago Curie in Hard-Fought Battle
(DRAFFENVILLE, Ky.) — The Marshall County Marshals put up a valiant effort Thursday night at Reed Conder Gymnasium but ultimately fell to powerhouse Chicago Curie, 55-47. The visiting Condors, ranked #2 in Illinois Class 4A and 43rd
SENATOR CARROLL’S WEEK ONE 2026 LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
(FRANKFORT, Ky.)-The first week of the 2026 Legislative Session is now complete, officially beginning the constitutionally required 60-day budget session for the Kentucky General Assembly. While the opening days were largely procedural, they set the stage for
LBL to Auction 30 Bison as Part of Annual Herd Management
(GOLDEN POND, Ky.) — The U.S. Forest Service will auction approximately 30 bison next week as part of its annual herd management efforts at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. The public auction is scheduled for
Calvert City Man Arrested on Assault Charges Following Buddy Lane Altercation
(MURRAY, Ky.) — A Calvert City man is facing multiple felony charges following an alleged assault that occurred on Buddy Lane earlier this month. Troy M. Long, 53, of Calvert City, was arrested on January 8, 2026,
Dorothy Darnell, 90
Dorothy Darnell, 90 of Benton, Kentucky passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026, at her residence. Born Wednesday, August 21, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Calhoun and the late Lillian (Allen) Calhoun. Dorothy
Bobby Rees Cole
Bobby Rees Cole of Gilbertsville passed away peacefully at his daughter’s home in Paducah on Thursday, January 8. Although Bobby was born in Tennessee, he lived most of his life in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. He was