Murray State Men’s Winning Streak Ends in Loss to Drake

(DES MOINES, Iowa) – The Murray State Racers saw their impressive 12-game winning streak come to an end Wednesday night, falling 101-90 to the Drake Bulldogs at the Knapp Center. Despite the setback, the Racers maintained their
Alicia Gail Andersson, 57
Alicia Gail Andersson, 57, of Benton, passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Mercy Health – Lourdes Hospital in Paducah. She was born in Paducah, Kentucky on February 19, 1968, to her parents, Fritz and Judy Gail
Rev. Raymond O. Lewis BA, M.Div., 89

Rev. Raymond O. Lewis BA, M.Div. age 89 of Benton, KY passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Calvert City Convalescent Center in Calvert City, KY. Born March 27, 1936 in Madison, IL, he was the
Kentucky Committee Advances “Keegan’s Law” to Toughen Boating Under the Influence Penalties

(FRANKFORT, Ky.) — Kentucky lawmakers took a significant step Thursday toward cracking down on impaired boating, advancing legislation that would bring the state’s boating under the influence laws in line with its stricter driving under the influence
Fatal Collision on Icy Road Claims Benton Woman’s Life

(McCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky.) — A Benton woman died Wednesday following a two-vehicle collision on an ice-covered road in McCracken County, authorities said. Alicia Andersson, 57, succumbed to her injuries while being transported to an out-of-state hospital following
