Eight Benton Elementary Students Selected for Prestigious District Honor Choir
(MURRAY, Ky.) — Eight fifth-grade students from Benton Elementary School have earned the distinction of representing their school at the Kentucky Music Educators Association (KMEA) First District Honor Choir. The selected students will showcase their vocal talents
Calvert City Elementary Earns Family Friendly Schools Certification
(CALVERT CITY, Ky.) — Calvert City Elementary School has once again earned the Family Friendly Schools Certification from the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence, recognizing the school’s commitment to building strong partnerships between families and educators. The certification
Michael Wayne Wilkerson, 72
Michael Wayne Wilkerson, 72, of Benton, Kentucky, passed away on November 13, 2025, at Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital. Michael was born on January 28, 1953, in Paducah, Kentucky, to the late Harry Wilkerson and Lucille Feagan Wilkerson.
Leadership Students Design Custom Signs for Central Elementary Through Library Makerspace
(BENTON, Ky.) — Two Marshall County Leadership Class students have delivered custom-designed signs to Central Elementary School, showcasing the practical application of technology skills learned through a community partnership. Kadence Cavitt and Briley Cathey created the CES-branded
Mike Riley, 71
Mike Riley, 71, of Paducah, Kentucky, passed away at 2:57 p.m. Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at his residence. He was born on July 14, 1954, in Paducah to the late Richard Riley and Mary Lawrence Riley. Mike
Local Open Marriage Couple Fighting Over Hot Sauce, Other Stuff
By Timothy T. Tater, Editor & Chief Spud The Sweet Potato (GILBERTSVILLE, Ky.) — A local couple who won’t shut up about their open marriage is now finding out that having a bunch of rules doesn’t actually stop
Murray State Sees Strong Early Registration for Spring 2026 as Winter Term Approaches
(MURRAY, Ky.) – Murray State University is reporting positive enrollment trends as students register for the spring 2026 semester and the upcoming winter term, with preliminary data showing spring enrollment running ahead of last year’s figures. University
Power Outage to Affect Draffenville and Palma Areas This Weekend
(DRAFFENVILLE, Ky.) – Approximately 800 electric customers in Marshall County will be without power for up to nine hours this weekend as crews perform critical maintenance work on the local power grid. Jackson Purchase Energy Cooperative (JPEC) announced
Marshall County High School Dominates Murray State Chemistry Tournament
(MURRAY, Ky.) — Marshall County High School claimed top honors at the 55th Annual Murray State Chemistry Scholarship Tournament on Thursday, with senior Blake Harper and juniors Scarlett Gardner, Ayen Arceo, and Lilli Perry competing in the
Marshall County Fiscal Court to Meet Tuesday Morning
(BENTON, Ky.) – The Marshall County Fiscal Court will convene for its regular meeting on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. at the Marshall County Courthouse, 1101 Main Street. Marshall County High Golfers to be Honored