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An Illinois man was arrested after he assaulted and robbed another man Thursday evening in downtown Paducah.

Motorists in Murray Advised to Be Aware of Heavy Traffic for Funeral of Calloway County Chief Deputy Jody Cash on Saturday, May 21

Track team wraps regular season, Region 1 Class 3A meet up next

Drug Trafficking Investigation Nets Paducah Woman

Kentucky Office of Highway Safety Reminds Kentuckians to Click It or Ticket Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend

Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Calloway County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy

Region 1 Baseball and Softball Tournament bracket set

City of Benton to be awarded nearly $900,000 in Federal Transportation funds for completion of local project

May 19, 2022 Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest

KSP Charges Henderson Co. Man With Child Sexual Exploitation Offenses

Consumer Alert: Attorney General Cameron Warns Kentuckians of Scams Related to Baby Formula Shortage

Doubles team Court and Robinson, J.C. Wells in singles will advance to state tennis tournament

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An Illinois man was arrested after he assaulted and robbed another man Thursday evening in downtown Paducah.

Time: 6:26 p.m. Date: Thursday, May 19, 2022 Location: 500 block of Washington Street, Paducah Suspect(s): Joseph D. Grissom, 43, of Downers Grove, IL, arrested on a charge of second-degree robbery An Illinois man was [...]...Read More

Drug Trafficking Investigation Nets Paducah Woman

Over the course of several months, Detectives and Deputies with the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office had received numerous complaints and tips alleging that Cassidy D. Hawkins, 48, was involved in illegal drug activity, such as [...]...Read More

Kentucky Office of Highway Safety Reminds Kentuckians to Click It or Ticket Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Motorists reminded to buckle up, enforcement heightened May 23-June 5 FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 19, 2022) – As the Memorial Day holiday approaches, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s (KYTC) Office of Highway Safety (KOHS) is joining [...]...Read More

Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Calloway County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy

OFFICE OF GOVERNOR ANDY BESHEAR COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 19, 2022) – Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered flags at all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, May [...]...Read More

City of Benton to be awarded nearly $900,000 in Federal Transportation funds for completion of local project

FRANKFORT, KY (May 19, 2022) — Federal Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) funds will be awarded to the City of Benton to construct sidewalks, improving resident access to over 70 businesses in the area. "I'm grateful for [...]...Read More

May 19, 2022 Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest

On May 19, 2022, at about 1:30 am, a Deputy with the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on Irvin Cobb Drive. The driver of the vehicle was 29-year-old Brendan Gill of Grand [...]...Read More

Community News

Brian Cope, father of the late Preston Cope, joined us on WCBL’s Coffee Call program

The 3rd Annual Preston Cope Memorial Golf Tournament is this Saturday at the Calvert City Country Club. Brian Cope, father of the late Preston Cope, joined us on WCBL's Coffee Call program. The golf tournament is [...]...Read More

Elena Blevins, executive director of the Kentucky Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau joined us recently on WCBL’s Coffee Call program

Elena Blevins, executive director of the Kentucky Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau joined us recently on WCBL's Coffee Call program. Blevins says a lot of good things are happening and it's shaping up to be [...]...Read More

Surprise Litter of Rare Red Wolves Born at the Woodlands Nature Station

A surprise litter of endangered red wolf puppies were born at the Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area on April 26, 2022. Golden Pond, KY- On April 26, 2022, an [...]...Read More

Sports News

Track team wraps regular season, Region 1 Class 3A meet up next

A couple of meets this past week wrapped up the regular season for the Marshall County track team and now they begin preparation for the Region 1 Class 3A meet on May 24th in Owensboro. [...]...Read More

Region 1 Baseball and Softball Tournament bracket set

The 2022 Region 1 Baseball and Softball Tournaments get underway on Monday, May 23. First round games will be played at Marshall County and Graves County. Baseball semi-finals and championship game is at Graves County. [...]...Read More

Gold Medals earned in Pickleball

Local Pickleball players went to Jackson, Tenn. to compete in the Jackson Summer Classic May 13-15. This was a very well ran tournament under very hot weather conditions and the competition was tough. With 192 [...]...Read More

Doubles team Court and Robinson, J.C. Wells in singles will advance to state tennis tournament

The regional tennis tournament got underway on Monday at the Larry J. Heflin Tennis Center in Lone Oak. Doubles team Kian Court and Rush Robinson have stamped their ticket to the state tennis tournament after [...]...Read More

School News

Mediacom Awards $1,000 Scholarship to Marshall County Senior

Benton, KY – May 19, 2022 – Mediacom Communications announced the selection of Alex Shaveria, a senior at Marshall County High School, as a recipient of the company’s World Class Scholarship program. The $1,000 scholarship recognizes the Benton resident [...]...Read More

Murray State University celebrates commencement

MURRAY, Ky. — As part of its centennial year in 2022, Murray State University hosted commencement ceremonies for spring/summer 2022 graduates as well as fall/winter 2021 graduates on Saturday, May 14 at the CFSB Center. [...]...Read More

Congratulations Marshall County High School Class of 2022!

Marshall County High School held their 48th Commencement on Friday, May 13, 2022. The Class of 2022 has 268 graduates. Graduating Summa Cum Laude - 62, Magna Cum Laude - 43 and Cum Laude - [...]...Read More

Police Blotter

An Illinois man was arrested after he assaulted and robbed another man Thursday evening in downtown Paducah.

Time: 6:26 p.m. Date: Thursday, May 19, 2022 Location: 500 block of Washington Street, Paducah Suspect(s): Joseph D. Grissom, 43, of Downers Grove, IL, arrested on a charge of second-degree robbery An Illinois man was [...]...Read More

Funeral Procession Route for Calloway County Chief Deputy Jody Cash

The funeral procession route on Saturday following the funeral which begins at 12:50, will originate at the CFSB Center (green star). The procession will enter KY-121 in front of the CFSB center where the circle [...]...Read More

Drug Trafficking Investigation Nets Paducah Woman

Over the course of several months, Detectives and Deputies with the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office had received numerous complaints and tips alleging that Cassidy D. Hawkins, 48, was involved in illegal drug activity, such as [...]...Read More

May 19, 2022 Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest

On May 19, 2022, at about 1:30 am, a Deputy with the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on Irvin Cobb Drive. The driver of the vehicle was 29-year-old Brendan Gill of Grand [...]...Read More

State News

Consumer Alert: Attorney General Cameron Warns Kentuckians of Scams Related to Baby Formula Shortage

Report Scams to ag.ky.gov/scams FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 18, 2022) – Attorney General Daniel Cameron today issued a consumer alert warning Kentuckians of scams related to the nationwide baby formula shortage and shared tips to avoid these scams. Kentuckians [...]...Read More

Comer Honors Fallen Law Enforcement Officer Jody Cash

"He cared about his friends and neighbors." WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following the tragic passing of Calloway County Sheriff's Deputy Jody Cash in the line of duty, Congressman James Comer honored the late law enforcement officer in [...]...Read More

McConnell: Baby Formula Shortage is “Outrageous and Unacceptable”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today regarding the baby formula shortage: "The baby formula shortages hurting American families are outrageous and unacceptable. "This problem has been developing in [...]...Read More

Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update

FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 5, 2022) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear updated Kentuckians on economic development, tornado relief, public safety and COVID-19. Ahead of Kentucky Derby 148, he also recognized the state's hospitality industry as Team Kentucky [...]...Read More