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Fire started by Christmas Tree
A blaze that reportedly started when a Christmas tree caught fire this morning in the Executive Lodge, also known as the Red Barn, caused extensive damage to an upstairs apartment. The apartments...
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Crash kills Benton man early Sunday
Staff Report www.tribunecourier.com BENTON– Rodney B. Wood, 57, of Benton died from injuries received in a wreck early Sunday morning. The wreck happened at around 4:30 a.m. along Benton-Briensb...
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— Katherine Doty/Tribune-Courier Youth performers took to the stage Friday night at the Kenneth Shadowen Performing Arts Center. The event came a few days after the Marshall County Arts Commission opened bids for a projected Children’s Arts Center.
Children’s Arts Center in jeopardy following bid opening
Project funds short minimuim of $177,968
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Rape, assault believed to be effort to kill child
Staff Report www.tribunecourier.com BENTON– A Benton man accused of assaulting, raping and sodomizing a woman, entered a not guilty plea during his arraignment last week. He is also being charged ...
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— Photo furnished Spc. Sean Head waves the state flag and Pfc. Aaron Copas of Glasgow shows his allegiance to the University of Kentucky Wildcats as the A Company convoy crosses the border into Kuwait.
A Company, 149th Brigade Support Battalion Due Home Today
By David Green Tribune-Courier Staff www.tribunecourier.com BENTON – As U.S. military forces neared the end of their presence in Iraq, international news reports last week focused on the shutting ...
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Benton man charged with assault, rape
Staff Report www.tribunecourier.com BENTON– A county woman was admitted to Marshall County Hospital Saturday night after reporting a sexual assault. An investigation led the Kentucky State Police ...
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— Venita Fritz/Tribune-Courier Mike Riney of Food Giant works to stock shelves at the former Rodney’s IGA store in Draffenville. Food Giant is hoping to reopen the store by December 18.
Food Giant working to reopen Draffenville grocery
Rodney’s IGA closes after two decades
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— Katherine Doty/Tribune-Courier Veterinary technician Lexie Lamb taking one of Marshall County Animal Shelter’s dogs for a walk.
Animal Shelter at capacity as holiday nears
Potential pet adopters urged to think before Christmas Eve
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— David Green/Tribune-Courier Ross Langston (left) and Tom Vasseur of Post 236 fold the U.S. flag during Saturday’s Wreaths Across America ceremony.
Wreaths Across America event held at plaza
By David Green Tribune-Courier Staff sports@tribunecourier.com DRAFFENVILLE– Marshall County civic leaders and veterans gathered to take part Saturday in the annual Wreaths Across America event at...
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Rodney's IGA Confirms Sale of Draffenville Store
Greg Smith, owner of Rodney's IGA in Draffenville, has confirmed the sale of the grocery store to Food Giant. Smith says Food Giant could take over operation of the store as early as this weeken...
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