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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE-Rep. Chris Freeland

Livingston County Man Arrested on Drug and Gun Charges Following Joint Investigation

Rep. Freeland Named “Friend of Kentucky Cities”

MCPL Annual Mini-Con is July 12th

NAN DONOHOO NAMED 2025 AMERIBRATION GRAND MARSHAL

Calvert City AMERIBRATION SCHEDULE 2025

Croley wins shot put, Marshals 10th at Class 3A State Track & Field Championships

Lady Marshals compete at the State Track & Field Championships, Lyles 10th in the 3200 meters

Transportation Cabinet Issues Text Message Scam Alert

Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update

Marshall County baseball players, coaches earn All-Region honors

Lady Marshals claim Region 1 title with 5-2 win over McCracken County

Top Stories

KSP Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Calloway County

MURRAY, Ky. (July 2, 2025) - Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 1 continues the investigation into the officer-involved shooting that occurred on Monday, June 16, in Murray, Ky. Preliminary interviews have been completed, and investigators have [...]...Read More

McConnell on Senate Passage of President Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement today regarding passage of the Senate version of the Reconciliation Bill: "The American people sent President Trump and Republican majorities to Washington with a clear [...]...Read More

Celebrate The Fourth Weekend Responsibly

Help prevent impaired driving crashes during the holiday weekend FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 1, 2025)—Team Kentucky is reminding all Kentuckians that if their Independence Day celebration includes alcohol, they should celebrate responsibly. Impaired driving crashes typically [...]...Read More

MSU chosen for Governor’s Scholars Program for next three summers, welcomes class of 2025

Murray State University chosen as host site for Governor's Scholars Program for next three summers, welcomes class of 2025 MURRAY, Ky. – Murray State University has been selected as a host site for the Governor's Scholars [...]...Read More

AG Coleman Announces Kemp To Join Special Prosecutions

Attorney General Russell Coleman (L) and Deputy Attorney General Rob Duncan (R) congratulate Special Prosecutor Richie Kemp during his swearing in ceremony. FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 30, 2025) – Attorney General Russell Coleman announced former Commonwealth's Attorney [...]...Read More

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE-Rep. Chris Freeland

America’s Birthday: Celebrating Independence Day On the Fourth of July, Americans across the country will gather to celebrate Independence Day! It was former President Ronald Reagan who once likened the United States to a “…shining [...]...Read More

Community News

Cool Critters Day Approaches at the Woodlands Nature Station

(Land Between the Lakes, KY) -The Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area invites families to visit on July 12th, to meet animals from around the world. "On Cool Critters Day, [...]...Read More

June 30th Chamber Chatter

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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

Marshals are Back To Back State Trap Shooting Champs

(Berea, KY)-The Marshall County High School Trap Team recently won their second in a row Kentucky High School Clay Target League Trap Shooting State Tournament. The Orange picked up first place honors in Novice (342) [...]...Read More

Local Pickleballers Bring Home Hardware

Local players competed in several MLP-style pickleball tournaments in June. Major League Pickleball (MLP)-style tournaments bring a team-based format to the sport. Instead of traditional individual or doubles play, MLP tournaments feature teams of two [...]...Read More

Fredbird, the St. Louis Cardinals' mascot, has been inducted into the Mascot Hall of Fame as part of the 2025 class. This induction makes Fredbird the ninth Major League Baseball mascot to join the hall. [...]...Read More

Marshall County Special Olympics Softball Team Shines in Tournament Debut

(Owensboro, KY) — The Marshall County Special Olympics softball team made a strong debut at the Daviess County Special Olympics Softball Tournament this weekend. This marks the first year the county has fielded a Special [...]...Read More

School News

Online Registration for Existing Marshall County Students Opens JULY 1st

Online Registration (OLR) for the 2025-2026 school year will be open for all returning Marshall County students on July 1, 2025. Waiting until July 1st allows parents to complete the Meal Benefits/Income Verification Form at [...]...Read More

MCPL Annual Mini-Con is July 12th

MCPL Mini-Con Returns for a Bigger, Bolder Year Two on July 12th Benton, KY — After drawing 300-400 attendees during its debut year, Marshall County Public Library’s Mini-Con is back for its 2nd Annual event—and [...]...Read More

Benton Elementary students recognized in Constitution Week Poster Contest

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Police Blotter

Alleged Assault Results in Arrest of New Concord Man

(Calloway County, Ky)-On July 1st at approximately 9:30 PM, deputies responded to a residence on Norris Drive in reference to a reported altercation. The investigation determined that Delbert Orey had assaulted an individual and subsequently [...]...Read More

KSP Post 1 to Conduct Traffic Safety Checkpoints

MAYFIELD, Ky. (July 1, 2025) – The Kentucky State Police (KSP) will be conducting traffic safety checkpoints throughout the Post 1 district, to check motorists for compliance with motor vehicle laws including driving under the [...]...Read More

Paducah Man Arrested After Greyhound Bus Station Shooting

(PADUCAH, Ky)-Paducah Police detectives are continuing to investigate a shooting that happened Sunday afternoon at the Greyhound Bus Station on Irvin Cobb Drive. Officers were called to 2719 Irvin Cobb Drive around 4:15 PM after a man [...]...Read More

Domestic Altercation Leads to Arrests in Calvert City

(Calvert City, KY)– On June 25th, officers responded to a residence for a domestic altercation. Upon arrival the two subjects were still in a verbal argument. Officers were able to separate the individuals. Upon further [...]...Read More

State News

AG Coleman Takes Predatory Rental Company to Federal Court

FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 2, 2025) – Attorney General Russell Coleman announced action today to protect Kentucky renters against corporate price fixing. General Coleman filed a lawsuit against RealPage, Inc., a multibillion-dollar real estate software and [...]...Read More

McConnell on Senate Passage of President Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement today regarding passage of the Senate version of the Reconciliation Bill: "The American people sent President Trump and Republican majorities to Washington with a clear [...]...Read More

KSP Takes to the Skies in National Cruiser Contest

Gov. Beshear encourages Kentuckians to vote for unique photo featuring cruisers and helicopter (FRANKFORT, Ky.) –Gov. Andy Beshear and the Kentucky State Police (KSP) encourage Kentuckians to help them win a competition that showcases state [...]...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