Martha Sue (Free) Belcher, 85
Martha Sue Belcher, 85, of Murray, passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at Passion and Purpose Homecare, Murray, KY. Burial will follow the service in the Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Kirksey, KY, with
The “*True” Rest of the Story of Billie Joe McAllister
By Timothy T. Tater, Chief Spud and Editor The Sweet Potato (Thibodeaux, La,)-It was the third of June, another sleepy, dusty Delta day, when Billie Joe McAllister jumped off the Tallahatchie Bridge. What Mama never told us
Former Chief Deputy Returns to Marshall County Sheriff’s Office in New Role
(BENTON, Ky.) — The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office announced the return of a familiar face this week, welcoming back Tim Reynolds in a new capacity. Reynolds, who retired from his position as Chief Deputy in July, has
Marshall County Special Olympics to Host Basketball and Cheer Sign-Ups
(BENTON, Ky.) – Marshall County Special Olympics will hold sign-ups for basketball and cheer programs on Monday, October 27, at 6:30 p.m. The registration event will take place at First Missionary Baptist Church, located at 1280 Riley
Lady Marshals to Face Ballard Memorial in Region One Volleyball Opener
(MURRAY, Ky.) — The KHSAA Region One Girls Volleyball tournament starts next week at Jeffrey Gymnasium at Calloway County High School, and the Marshall County Lady Marshals will open tournament play at 5:30 p.m. Monday against the
Marshall County High School Names Evan Merrick as New Principal
(DRAFFENVILLE, Ky.) — Marshall County High School has announced Evan Merrick as its next principal, effective January 1, 2026. Merrick, currently serving as assistant principal at the school, will succeed Shannon Solomon, who is retiring in December.
Terry L. Bowman,70
Terry L. Bowman,70, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky. Born on May 2, 1955, in Iuka, Mississippi, to the late Harold Dean and Nadine Enlow Bowman, Terry grew to
John Pace
Our family is heartbroken to share that our beloved brother, John Pace, of Benton, Kentucky, passed away suddenly but peacefully at his home on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. John was born on February 17, 1956, to the