Broadway Memorabilia Display at Benton Library Celebrates Local Production of The Addams Family Musical
(BENTON, Ky.) — Visitors to the Benton branch of the Marshall County Public Library can now get a glimpse of Broadway history thanks to a special display in the library’s lobby featuring memorabilia from the original Broadway
Marshals Head to State Tournament; Schools to Close March 19
(DRAFFENVILLE, Ky.) — The Marshall County Marshals have punched their ticket to the state tournament after capturing the regional championship, and the entire county will be cheering them on. The Marshals are set to tip off against
A Tribute to a Hero
March 11, 2004 Twenty-two years ago, you were taken from us — stolen by a cowardly enemy who could not match your courage face to face. You were doing your job. A job most of us would
Murray State Professor Earns Kentucky Counseling’s Highest Honor
(MURRAY, Ky.) — A Murray State University professor has been recognized with the most prestigious award in Kentucky’s counseling profession. Dr. Rebecca Pender-Baum, an associate professor in counseling, received the Dr. Bill Braden Award from the Kentucky
Kentucky Senate committee advances bill to allow THC drinks at bars, restaurants
(FRANKFORT, Ky.)-A bill that would allow bars, restaurants and event venues to sell cannabis-infused beverages by the drink cleared a Senate committee Tuesday, moving the measure closer to a full Senate vote. Under current Kentucky law, cannabis-infused
Don Marshall Willoughby, 77
Don Marshall Willoughby, 77 of Calvert City, Kentucky, formerly of Benton, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026 at Baptist Health in Paducah, Kentucky. Don was born in Nicholasville, Kentucky on April 14, 1948 to the late
McCRACKЕN COUNTY DEPUTY ARRESTS BROOKPORT MAN ON DRUG TRAFFICKING CHARGES FOLLOWING TRAFFIC STOP
(PADUCAH, Ky.) — A McCracken County Sheriff’s Office deputy arrested a Brookport, Illinois man on drug trafficking charges Monday afternoon after a routine traffic stop led to the discovery of methamphetamine, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia. At approximately 2:52
Bobby Maupin, 90
Bobby Maupin, 90 of Benton, Kentucky passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at Calvert City Convalescent Center in Calvert City, Kentucky. Bobby was born in Sharpe, Kentucky on July 26, 1935 to the late Louie Maupin
Kentucky Man Arrested After Multi-County Police Chase Ends in Ditch
(WICKLIFFE, Ky.) — A 23-year-old Shively man was taken into custody Sunday night after leading Kentucky State Police on a high-speed pursuit that wound through three Western Kentucky counties before ending when a trooper forced his vehicle