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Local State Parks to Receive Major Electric Grid Upgrades

(FRANKFORT, Ky.)-Both state parks located in Marshall County will undergo significant electrical infrastructure improvements after receiving substantial state funding aimed at enhancing emergency preparedness and disaster response capabilities. Governor Andy Beshear announced Monday that Kenlake [...]...Read More

Lane Restriction Planned on Interstate 24 Tennessee River Bridge Starting on Monday, July 21

Weekday inspections will run for approximately two weeks (MARSHALL/LIVINGSTON COUNTY LINE)– A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is planning a daytime lane restriction on the Interstate 24 Tennessee River Bridge starting on Monday, July [...]...Read More

Kentucky Investors Sue Banks Over Alleged Role in Fraudulent Cattle Investment Scheme

(MAYFIELD, Ky.) — Three major financial institutions are facing a class action lawsuit alleging they enabled a massive investment fraud that bilked Kentucky residents out of millions through a non-existent cattle operation. The Bryant Law [...]...Read More

PAMHAC Teams with PADD for Annual Conference

(MAYFIELD, Ky.)-The Purchase Area Development District (PADD) serves the eight counties of the Purchase: Ballard, Carlisle, Hickman, McCracken, Graves, Fulton, Calloway, and Marshall. PADD is teaming up with the Purchase Area Mental Health & Aging [...]...Read More

Barkley Regional Airport Selects SkyWest Airlines for New Service

(PADUCAH, Ky.)-The Barkley Regional Airport board has selected SkyWest Airlines as its new carrier following a Tuesday meeting. Board members voted to recommend SkyWest's proposal, which offers 12 weekly round-trip flights over a four-year contract [...]...Read More

Two Men Arrested Following ATV Accident in Marshall County

(BENTON, Ky.)-Two Benton residents were taken into custody Sunday after an all-terrain vehicle accident on Scale Road in Marshall County. According to the Marshall County Sheriff's Office, Brett Bivins, 70, was operating an ATV when [...]...Read More

Community News

Futrell begins his 40th year serving Marshall & Livingston County as the Adult Ag and KY Young Farmer Chapter Advisor

(BENTON, Ky.)-At just 23 years old, Jeff Futrell began serving Marshall and Livingston Counties as the area's Adult Agriculture Teacher and Kentucky Young Farmer Association Chapter Advisor. Jeff has been serving the lakes area since [...]...Read More

Hardin Library to Launch Family Destination Library with Community Celebration

(HARDIN, Ky) -- The Hardin branch of the Marshall County Public Library is excited to announce the launch of the Family Destination Library (FDL) — a newly imagined space designed to support positive childhood experiences, [...]...Read More

Sen. Carroll Says the Spirit of Independence Lives on in Kentucky

Each year, as the Fourth of July approaches, we’re reminded that Independence Day is about more than fireworks and backyard barbecues. It’s a time to reflect on the values that gave birth to [...]...Read More

Sports News

Marshall County’s Talan Rose Commits to Shawnee Community College Baseball

The Marshals Alum is part of Coach Matthew White's First Recruiting Class at SCC (Ullin, IL) - Marshall County's Talan Rose has become the third member of the Marshals' 2025 senior class to commit to [...]...Read More

Marshall County Special Olympics Softball Team Wins Doubleheader in First Home Games

(Benton, Ky.)– The Marshall County Special Olympics softball team made history this past weekend with their first-ever home game — and what a debut it was. In an exciting doubleheader matchup against Christian County, the [...]...Read More

Tight Ends Coach Derek Shay is a “Down to Earth Person” who persuaded four-star recruit Lincoln Watkins to Kentucky

By Larry Vaught (Photo Courtesy of UK Athletics) (LEXINGTON, Ky.)Michigan four-star tight end Lincoln Watkins is the first addition to his position group since Vince Marrow left Kentucky and Derek Shay took over as tight [...]...Read More

Jayden Quaintance says the ‘Cats Defense Will Be Strong in ’25-’26

By Larry Vaught (LEXINGTON, Ky.)-Sophomore Jayden Quaintance is still recovering from a knee injury suffered late in his freshman season at Arizona State last season but he's making his presence felt at Kentucky. He averaged [...]...Read More

School News

Lady Marshals Cross Country Practices are Underway

(Draffenville, Ky.)-The Marshall County Lady Marshals Cross Country team is practicing at Jim Shelton Field/Carroll Traylor Stadium July 11-July 18 on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6:30AM....Read More

Marshall County Boys Golf Team Announces Fall Tryouts

(CALVERT CITY, Ky.)-The Marshall County Athletic Department has scheduled tryouts for the Marshals Boys Golf Team on July 15th and 16th. Both sessions will begin at 7:30 AM at the Calvert City Country Club in [...]...Read More

Marshals Cross Country Schedule Released

(BENTON, Ky.)-Marshall County High School Athletics Department has announced the Marshals Cross Country Schedule for the upcoming Fall. It is tenative as follows: August 30-Central Kentucky Run for the Gold September 6-McCracken County Invite September [...]...Read More

Police Blotter

Schneider Charged with Meth, Marijuana and Paraphernalia

(CALLOWAY COUNTY, Ky.)-On Jul 14, 2025, just after 12:00am, deputies attempted to serve a warrant at a residence on Mission Valley Drive. Tamela Schneider was not the individual they were attempting to locate, but found [...]...Read More

Alleged Domestic Violence Arrest in Calvert City

(Calvert City, Ky.)– On July 11, 2025 Kelsey Dawn Burd, 29, of 984 Dogwood Street, Calvert City was arrested on a Marshall County Indictment Warrant for assault 2nd degree – domestic violence....Read More

Lyon County Sheriff’s Report

- On Sunday, July 6, 2025, at 9:16pm, Deputy Bobby Beeler, KDFWR Game Wardens, and KSP Troopers were dispatched to a trespassing complaint on Green Road. The investigation led to the following subjects being charged [...]...Read More

Meth Arrest in Calloway County

(CALLOWAY CO. Ky.)-On July 12, 2025, at approximately 9:30pm, deputies responded to a residence on Cypress Trail in reference to dispute. One of the parties was found to possess illicit drugs and was lodged at [...]...Read More

State News

Gov. Beshear: Medical Cannabis Program Advances as Cultivator Begins Operations in Kentucky

Graves County medical cannabis business begins cultivation (FRANKFORT, Ky.) – Gov. Andy Beshear announced today that Kentucky's Medical Cannabis Program has reached another milestone as Armory Kentucky LLC, a Tier II cultivator based in Mayfield, [...]...Read More

Barr Introduces Defend Girls Athletics Act to Hold Schools Accountable for Refusing Trump Transgender EO

New push led by Rep. Barr comes after biological boys dominate in high school girls’ sports. Rep. Barr and Riley Gaines appeared on Fox and Friends on Friday, July 11, to preview the bill. [...]...Read More

AG Coleman Statement on Lexington Shootings

AG Coleman Statement on Lexington Shootings (FRANKFORT, Ky.)– Attorney General Russell Coleman released the following statement after the Sunday shootings at Blue Grass Airport and Richmond Road Baptist Church in Lexington: "Today, violence invaded the [...]...Read More

Representative Freeland Gives Legislative Update

Representative Chris Freeland Session Results: Banking and Insurance While we are preparing for the 2026 Regular Session, it is important to spotlight the legislation passed earlier this year, particularly in areas that have a daily [...]...Read More