Marshall County Exceptional Center Celebrates 62nd Annual Exceptional Sunday, Receives Major Donation
(BENTON, Ky.) – The Marshall County Exceptional Center marked its 62nd annual Exceptional Sunday with an outpouring of community support, including a substantial $70,000 donation from the Marshall County Elks Lodge #2707. Executive Director Lindsey Walker expressed
So I Have a Large Booty…
By Bronwyn Romy, Guest Columnist The Sweet Potato Okay, so I need to confess something: I have a butt situation. Not a medical situation. More like… a spatial awareness problem that stems from twenty years of squats,
Marshall County Runners Compete at Bluegrass Cross Country Championships
(DRAFFENVILLE, Ky.) — Marshall County Middle School and Elementary School cross country teams participated in the 2025 Bluegrass MS and Elementary XC Championships held at Carroll Traylor Stadium/Jim Shelton Field on Saturday. Middle School Girls – 4000
Graves County’s Eagles Defeat the Marshals 21-10
(DRAFFENVILLE, Ky.) — In a 5A, District 1 football matchup last Friday night, the Graves County Eagles defeated the Marshall County Marshals 21-10 Friday night at Carroll Traylor Stadium/Jim Shelton Field, using a balanced offensive attack to
Murray State Racers Celebrate MVC Championship with Ring Ceremony
(MURRAY, Ky.) — The Murray State Racers women’s basketball team received their 2025 Missouri Valley Conference championship rings during a special ceremony at Saturday’s football game. The defending conference champions were introduced to the Roy Stewart Stadium
Murray State Theatre to Present Romantic Comedy “The Balcony Scene”
(MURRAY, Ky.) – The Murray State University Department of Global Languages and Theatre Arts will bring Will Calhoun’s “The Balcony Scene” to the stage Oct. 23-26 in the Wilson Hall Studio Theatre. The romantic comedy, penned by
Clement “Clem” Andrew Hinkebein, 72
Clement “Clem” Andrew Hinkebein, 72 of Benton, KY passed away surrounded by loved ones on October 18th, 2025 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center. Clem was born on February 14th, 1953 to Louis and
Nancy Marie (O’Dor) Burroughs, 78
Mrs. Nancy Marie (O’Dor) Burroughs, age 78 of Hardin, KY passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at Calvert City Convalescent Center in Calvert City, KY. She was a homemaker who loved spending time with her family.
Murray State University Celebrates Legacy of Kentucky Artist Helen LaFrance
(MURRAY, Ky.) — Murray State University is hosting a major exhibition honoring Helen LaFrance, a self-taught Kentucky artist whose vibrant paintings chronicle African American life in the rural South, through a showcase of original works at the
Evelyn Henson Smith, 77
Evelyn Henson Smith, age 77, of Benton, KY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Center, surrounded by her loving family. Evelyn was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and