Marshall County Names Brian Harper as New Parks Director

(BENTON, Ky.)-Marshall County officials announced Tuesday that Brian Harper has been appointed Director of Marshall County Parks, bringing more than 30 years of regional leadership experience to the role. Judge/Executive Kevin Spraggs and the Marshall County Fiscal
William “Bill” Young, 91
William “Bill” Young, 91, of Benton, Kentucky passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026, at Marshall County Hospital. He was born on Thursday, November 26, 1934 in Martin, TN to the late Travis and Georgia (Chapman) Young.
Marshall Yards Racing & Gaming Announces Grand Opening in Calvert City

(CALVERT CITY, Ky.) — A new entertainment destination is set to debut in western Kentucky next month as Marshall Yards Racing & Gaming prepares to open its doors on February 25, 2026. The gaming facility, located at
CARDINALS ACQUIRE LHP JUSTIN BRUIHL FROM CLEVELAND

(ST. LOUIS) – January 6, 2026 – The St. Louis Cardinals announced they acquired left-handed pitcher Justin Bruihl (BROOL) from the Cleveland Guardians in exchange for cash considerations today. Bruihl, 28, has appeared in 94 Major League games over a
Dan Lee Moore, Jr., 63

Dan Lee Moore, Jr., 63, of Benton, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at his residence. Danny was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming, on December 30, 1962. He was a hardworking man with a great sense
Aaron Arant

Aaron Arant passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026. He was born on February 25, 1974, in Paducah, Kentucky. Aaron joined the United States Navy at just 19 years old, a decision that reflected his strong sense
Clifford Dee Vail, 71

Clifford Dee Vail passed away, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at the age of 71. Born on August 21, 1954, in Long Beach, California, Clifford was the beloved son of Jack Edward and
Kentucky Launches Digital ID App for Air Travel and Identity Verification

(FRANKFORT, Ky.) — Kentucky residents can now access a digital version of their driver’s license or state ID through a new smartphone app that’s accepted at more than 250 airports nationwide, state officials announced Tuesday. The Kentucky
