Marshall County High School to Host Big Orange Madness Basketball Kickoff Event
(DRAFFENVILLE, Ky.) — Marshall County High School will tip off the 2025 basketball season with its annual Big Orange Madness event on Friday, November 14, featuring team introductions, performances, and community fundraising activities. The evening celebration will
The Great Bean Betrayal of Aisle 7
By Bronwyn Romy, Guest Columnist The Sweet Potato I’ve always considered myself a refined woman. I volunteer at the library, wear sensible cardigans, and never once in my fourty-three years have I uttered a curse word stronger
Grand Rivers Man Arrested Following Armed Home Invasion in Paducah
(PADUCAH, Ky.) — A 54-year-old Grand Rivers man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly forcing his way into a Paducah apartment at gunpoint while disguised with makeup, police say. Martin J. Biehle Jr. was arrested Tuesday
Sinkhole Opens in Murray Taco Shop Parking Lot, No Injuries Reported
(MURRAY, Ky.) – A sinkhole opened in the parking lot of Cinco Hermanos Taco shop, located between Alex Pharmacy and Murray Auto Spa, according the Murray Police Department. The collapse occurred near a parked truck, but the
Local Transit Service Launches Flexible “Demand Response” Program for Rural Counties
(BENTON, Ky.) — Residents across five Western Kentucky counties now have a new transportation option designed to provide greater flexibility for those needing rides during weekday hours. The Fulton County Area Transit Authority has announced an expansion
Calvert City Treat Trail Set to Return for Halloween 2025
(CALVERT CITY, Ky.) — Families looking for a safe and festive way to celebrate Halloween will have the opportunity to participate in the annual Calvert City Treat Trail on October 31. The community event invites children to
Ruth Young, 89
Ruth Young, 89 of Benton, KY passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025. Born Friday, October 23, 1936 in Bowling Green, KY, she was the daughter of the late Louise (Smith) Taylor. She was a homemaker and