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JPEC Power Outage Caused by Agricultural Drone

(PADUCAH, Ky.)-In the evening hours of Wednesday July 9th, 362 Jackson Purchase Energy consumer-members experienced a power outage caused by an agricultural drone that came into contact with overhead power lines. Flying near power lines [...]...Read More

PAMHAC Teams with PADD for Annual Conference

(MAYFIELD, Ky.)-The Purchase Area Development District (PADD) serves the eight counties of the Purchase: Ballard, Carlisle, Hickman, McCracken, Graves, Fulton, Calloway, and Marshall. PADD is teaming up with the Purchase Area Mental Health & Aging [...]...Read More

Barkley Regional Airport Selects SkyWest Airlines for New Service

(PADUCAH, Ky.)-The Barkley Regional Airport board has selected SkyWest Airlines as its new carrier following a Tuesday meeting. Board members voted to recommend SkyWest's proposal, which offers 12 weekly round-trip flights over a four-year contract [...]...Read More

Two Men Arrested Following ATV Accident in Marshall County

(BENTON, Ky.)-Two Benton residents were taken into custody Sunday after an all-terrain vehicle accident on Scale Road in Marshall County. According to the Marshall County Sheriff's Office, Brett Bivins, 70, was operating an ATV when [...]...Read More

Break Time Bar and Grill Hosting Back to School Drive through July 30th

(DRAFFENVILLE, Ky)-From now until July 30th, Break Time Bar and Grill will be hosting a Back To School Supply Drive. School supplies needed for all school grades. You can drop off all school supplies at [...]...Read More

Hardin Library to Launch Family Destination Library with Community Celebration

(HARDIN, Ky) -- The Hardin branch of the Marshall County Public Library is excited to announce the launch of the Family Destination Library (FDL) — a newly imagined space designed to support positive childhood experiences, [...]...Read More

Community News

Hardin Library to Launch Family Destination Library with Community Celebration

(HARDIN, Ky) -- The Hardin branch of the Marshall County Public Library is excited to announce the launch of the Family Destination Library (FDL) — a newly imagined space designed to support positive childhood experiences, [...]...Read More

KT & T and Justified Quartet in Concert July 13th

Everyone is welcome!...Read More

Cool Critters Day Approaches at the Woodlands Nature Station

(Land Between the Lakes, KY) -The Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area invites families to visit on July 12th, to meet animals from around the world. "On Cool Critters Day, [...]...Read More

Sports News

Former Cat, Darius Miller is Enjoying Mark Pope’s Approach

By Larry Vaught (LEXINGTON, Ky.)-Former University of Kentucky player Darius Miller played for coaches Billy Gillispie and John Calipari, two very different types of coaches, at [...]...Read More

2025 Marshals Football Schedule Released

(DRAFFENVILLE, Ky.)-The Marshall County Football schedule has been released for the 2025 season. The KHSAA 5A, District 1 Marshals will have an unbalanced regular season schedule this year with six out of their 10 games [...]...Read More

Renovations to “The Bank” UPDATE-Premium seating sales process is now underway for loge box prospects-Deadline October 1

Premium seating sales process is now underway for loge box prospects with deadline set for October 1 (MURRAY, Ky.)-The Murray State University Board of Regents formally approved financing for the highly-anticipated, eight-figure renovation of the [...]...Read More

Kentucky stood out to versatile Alabama defensive lineman

Everyone was smiling when Alabama defensive lineman Garrett Witherington announced his commitment to Kentucky. By LARRY VAUGHT (LEXINGTON, Ky)-Garrett Witherspoon believes his versatility is one of his best [...]...Read More

School News

Wells Receives Pat & Bobby Cole Scholarship

Pictured L to R: Jessica Wells, recipient and Ellen Fisk Committee Chairman. (BENTON, Ky.)-Jessica Wells, graduate of Marshall County High School, was recognized as the 2025 winner of the Pat and Bobby Cole Scholarship presented [...]...Read More

Break Time Bar and Grill Hosting Back to School Drive through July 30th

(DRAFFENVILLE, Ky)-From now until July 30th, Break Time Bar and Grill will be hosting a Back To School Supply Drive. School supplies needed for all school grades. You can drop off all school supplies at [...]...Read More

NEW LAW SETS BOUNDARIES FOR SCHOOL COMMUNICATION WITH STUDENTS

Bill sponsor pens op-ed outlining purpose of Senate Bill 181 and addressing implementation concerns as the law takes effect (FRANKFORT, Ky.)—A new student protection law has officially taken effect across Kentucky, establishing guardrails for how [...]...Read More

Police Blotter

Two Men Arrested Following ATV Accident in Marshall County

(BENTON, Ky.)-Two Benton residents were taken into custody Sunday after an all-terrain vehicle accident on Scale Road in Marshall County. According to the Marshall County Sheriff's Office, Brett Bivins, 70, was operating an ATV when [...]...Read More

Marshall County Sheriff’s Department June/July Arrests Report

On 06/03/2025. Nicole Thompson (48) of Hardin KY, was arrested on a bench warrant charging her with contempt of court. Warrant was issued out of Marshall Circuit Court. On 06/03/2025, Samuel McElwayne (32) of Mayfield [...]...Read More

Gilbertsville Female Charged With Drug Possesion After Fireworks Near Gas Pumps

Calvert City, KY – On July 04, 2025 an officer made contact with a subject in the Casey's General Store parking lot who was shooting off explosive fireworks close to the gas pumps. The female [...]...Read More

Lyon County Sheriff’s Report-June 30-July 6, 2025

- On Monday, June 30, 2025, at 8:43am, deputies served Dayyan S. Felder (25) of Gaston, SC on a Lyon Circuit Court bench warrant for a probation violation after he was extradited back to [...]...Read More

State News

Kentucky Taps the Brakes on Speeding This Summer

'Not So Fast, Kentucky' speed enforcement campaign runs through July 31 (FRANKFORT, Ky.) – As travel increases this summer, Kentuckians are encouraged to slow down, obey posted speed limits and help keep everyone on the [...]...Read More

KSP Takes to the Skies in National Cruiser Contest

Gov. Beshear encourages Kentuckians to vote for unique photo featuring cruisers and helicopter (FRANKFORT, Ky.) –Gov. Andy Beshear and the Kentucky State Police (KSP) encourage Kentuckians to help them win a competition that showcases state [...]...Read More

Sen. Carroll Says the Spirit of Independence Lives on in Kentucky

Each year, as the Fourth of July approaches, we’re reminded that Independence Day is about more than fireworks and backyard barbecues. It’s a time to reflect on the values that gave birth to [...]...Read More

Gov. Beshear Provides Update on Severe Weather

LONDON, Ky. (May 17, 2025) – After surveying storm damage this afternoon, Gov. Andy Beshear provided an update on severe weather that hit South Central Kentucky particularly hard with a tornado touching down in Laurel County. [...]...Read More