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—Alan Reed/Tribune-Courier Sandy Graham (left) and U.S. Army Captain Luke Bushatz speak about the life of Graham’s son Kevin Graham at a balloon launch memorial at Mike Miller Park on Thursday. Kevin Graham was killed in action in Afghanistan in 2009. The ceremony honored his service and the sacrifices of families of other fallen fighters.
Gold Star Mother honors fallen warriors
By Alan Reed Tribune-Courier News Editor areed@tribunecourier.com DRAFFENVILLE — A Fairdealing Gold Star Mother honored the life of her son, fallen soldiers from his unit and Marshall County and p...
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—Katherine Doty/Tribune-Courier Shoppers stock up on housewares and hardware at the start of the business day Monday at Benton True Value. Co-owner Verenda Johnson reduced prices 40 percent as she prepares to go out of business with her retirement.
Benton True Value to cease operations
By Alan Reed Tribune-Courier News Editor areed@tribunecourier.com BENTON — A 52-year fixture of the Benton retail community will close its doors as its owner retires. Verenda Johnson said she co-o...
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Attorney's medical emergency prompts Luna trial date reset
Marshall Circuit Judge Dennis Foust reset the re-trial date for George Luna to Jan. 7 after a Monday pre-trial conference. According to Foust's order, medical issues with public defender Jamie Jame...
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—Alan Reed/Tribune-Courier Larry Hellkamp, owner of the Southern Komfort Campground said TVA regulations are driving regular guests away from his business.
Anger over TVA camping regs
By Alan Reed Tribune-Courier News Editor areed@tribunecourier.com KENTUCKY LAKE — A Kentucky Lake campground owner believes new Tennessee Valley Authority regulations may put him out of business. ...
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—David Green/Tribune-Courier The MCHS softball field will get a new press box and concession building, planned to be located along the third base line where a portable wooden building now serves as a concession stand. In the background, the two-story brick press box at the Marshals baseball field can be seen.
School Board addresses Title IX complaint
$87,000 allocated to build press box, concession building at softball field
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—Katherine Doty/Tribune-Courier Benton optometrist Dr. Joe Ellis examines a patient. Ellis will serve on a panel creating an insurance exchange providing low-cost insurance options for residents and small businesses.
Ellis to serve on state insurance exchange board
By Alan Reed Tribune-Courier News Editor areed@tribunecourier.com BENTON – A Benton optometrist will be part of a state-wide panel to establish insurance exchanges as a part of the federal Afforda...
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—Katherine Doty/Tribune-Courier Pharmacist Karen Jones plans to merge her business, Nelson Drugs, with the CVS Pharmacy in October.
Nelson Pharmacy to merge with CVS; J&R Pharmacy moving to Main St.
By Alan Reed Tribune-Courier News Editor areed@tribunecourier.com BENTON — One Benton pharmacy is moving to a new building in October, while a second is merging with a national chain. Karen Jones,...
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—Alan Reed/Tribune-Courier Pipe replacement will mean crews will spend less time repairing leaks. Bobby Gifford, superintendent of North Marshall Water describe the pipe as brittle.
District set to replace tank, pipes
By Alan Reed Tribune-Courier News Editor areed@tribunecourier.com DRAFFENVILLE — The North Marshall Water District’s latest project will put an end to leaks in a problem area and increase pressure...
Sep 18, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
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—Alan Reed/Tribune-Courier Marshall County Sheriff Kevin Byars stands beside a new card reader. The Sheriff’s Department will now accept card payments for property tax bills.
Sheriff to accept credit and debit payments
By Alan Reed Tribune-Courier News Editor areed@tribunecourier.com BENTON – Come October, Marshall County residents will be able to use debit and credit cards to pay property tax bills. Marshall Co...
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Marshall County Mail Carrier Arrested
Kentucky State Police arrested Howard D. Oakley, 44 years old, of Hardin, yesterday after an investigation by Trooper Brian Duvall. The investigation revealed that Oakley, who was a rural mail carr...
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