Deborah “Debbie” Jo Higdon
Deborah Jo Higdon, known lovingly as Debbie, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 20, 2025, in Paducah, Kentucky. Debbie was born on July 17, 1953, in Paducah to Leslie Raymond Godsey and Rena Bell Jones Godsey. A
“Ugh…I Can’t Believe Someone Would Waste That Much Time Writing That Nonsense!”
By Timmy T. Tater, Chief Spud and Editor The Sweet Potato Listen, I get it. You’re a busy person. You’ve got things to do, empires to build, TikToks to scroll through. So when you stumble across some
The Goose Likes Mark Pope’s Coaching Style, Team Building
By LARRY VAUGHT (LEXINGTON, Ky.)-Former Kentucky All-American Jack Givens certainly understands the Kentucky basketball program both from a player’s standpoint and a fan’s standpoint. He had 41 points on 18 of 27 shooting in the 1978 national
Kentucky Lawmakers Propose Legislation to End State Fluoride Mandate
(FRANKFORT, Ky.) — Kentucky legislators presented proposed legislation Tuesday that would eliminate the state’s requirement for water districts to add fluoride to public drinking water. Rep. Mark Hart, R-Falmouth, and Sen. Greg Elkins, R-Winchester, testified before the
Jacqueline “Jackie” Marguerite Willett Blagg, 76
Jacqueline Marguerite Willett Blagg, known affectionately to all as Jackie, passed away at her home in Paducah, Kentucky, on Monday, October 20, 2025, at the age of 76. Born on August 24, 1949, to the late Raymond
Dr. E. Lee James, 81
Dr. E. Lee James, age 81 of Paducah, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at his home. Dr. James was born in Ohio County, Kentucky, on December 7, 1943, to Foster James and Corabel Bennett
Marshall County Special Olympics Honors Zaxby’s for Seven Years of Support
(MURRAY, Ky.)- Marshall County Special Olympics recently recognized a longtime community partner for their unwavering commitment to local athletes. Rocky White, General Manager of Zaxby’s in Murray, Kentucky, was presented with a Marshall County Special Olympics uniform
Jeffrey “Jeff” Hamlett, 60
Jeffrey “Jeff” Hamlett, 60 of Benton, Kentucky passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025 at Marshall Co. Hospital in Benton, Kentucky. Jeffrey Dewayne Hamlett was born in Benton, Kentucky on October 24, 1964 to John and Brenda
Marshall County Marching Marshals Claim Bronze at Bethel University Competition
(MCKENZIE, Tenn.) – The Marshall County Marching Marshals capped off their competitive season with an impressive performance at Bethel University on Saturday, October 18th, bringing home multiple awards. Competing against 10 other marching bands, the Marshals earned
Lady Marshals Sweep Into District Championship Match
(MURRAY, Ky.) – The Marshall County Lady Marshals punched their ticket to the 4th District Volleyball Tournament championship match Tuesday night with a straight-set victory over the Christian Fellowship Lady Eagles at Murray High School’s Tiger Gym.