Murray State Women’s Basketball Makes History with Record-Breaking MVC Championship Win

(MURRAY, Ky.) — Murray State women’s basketball etched its name into the record books Saturday afternoon at the CFSB Center, defeating Evansville 99-80 to claim back-to-back Missouri Valley Conference championships while setting a new program record with
Mercy Health Boys First Region Basketball Bracket
Mercy Health Girls First Region Basketball Bracket

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Three Arrested During Search Connected to Missing Person Case in New Concord

(NEW CONCORD, Ky.) — Calloway County deputies arrested three individuals Thursday during a search warrant execution tied to an ongoing missing persons investigation, authorities said. The Calloway County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from Kentucky State Police and
Richard Danny Reynolds, 76

Richard Danny Reynolds, age 76, of Brewers, KY, died Friday, February 27, 2026, at his residence in Brewers, KY. Mr. Reynolds retired as a supervisor at General Tire and Rubber Co. and was a member of McKendree
Larry Scott Treas, 88

Larry Scott Treas, 88, of Benton, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026, at Lake Way Nursing & Rehabilitation in Benton, Kentucky. Born Sunday, September 12, 1937, in Brewers, Kentucky, he was the son of the
Malcolm Lynn Lane, 57

Malcolm Lynn Lane, 57 of Benton, Kentucky passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. Born Sunday, June 2, 1968, in Murray, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Malcolm
Pat Irvan Johnston, 87

Mr. Pat Irvan Johnston, 87 of Hardin, KY, passed away, Friday, February 27, 2026, at the Stilley House Senior Living in Benton, KY. Arrangements are incomplete at this time at the Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home & Cremation Services,
Martha Sue Hopper, 90

Martha Sue Hopper, 90 of Benton, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at her home. Born Thursday, February 6, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Stonie Cotham and the late Helen Norman Cotham.
Marshall County Fiscal Court Set to Address Parks, Docks, and Policy Changes

(BENTON, Ky.)-The Marshall County Fiscal Court will convene on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. for a meeting packed with business ranging from recreational infrastructure to administrative policy. Park Director Brian Harper is expected to kick
