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Katherine Doty/Tribune-Courier A sign for CFSB, former owner of the Main Street property, goes down as new owners plan renovations.
Downtown business to renovate CFSB building
By Alan Reed Tribune-Courier News Editor areed@tribunecourier.com BENTON — A downtown jeweler plans to move to a larger home in the former CFSB headquarters. Dave Puckett, owner of Puckett’s Jewel...
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Alan Reed/Tribune-Courier City Attorney Martin Johnson said the city of Benton has named a representative for the refuse board since 1968.
Attorney: Benton wants representation on refuse board
By Alan Reed Tribune-Courier News Editor AReed@tribunecourier.com BENTON — Benton City Attorney Martin Johnson expressed the city’s desire to see Danny Newton reappointed to the refuse board befor...
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Comer
Ag secretary to lead round table discussion about drought impact
By Venita Fritz Tribune-Courier General Manager VFritz@tribunecourier.com BENTON — Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner James Comer told Fox News last week the drought in the state is creating a “ver...
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Tentative plea agreement reached
Staff Report editor@tribunecourier.com BENTON — Prosecutors, police, the alleged victim and defense attorneys have reached a tentative agreement for a plea deal with kent Barlow. The parties met ...
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Back-to-School Bash Saturday
No one knows quite where the summer has gone, but it's time to start thinking back-to-school. This Saturday from 9 a.m. until noon the Back-to-School bash will help you get in the groove for what ...
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Karla Clark First Customer at Benton Banking Center
CFSB’s Benton Banking Center is Now Open
BENTON –  On Monday, July 16th, the doors opened to CFSB’s new Benton Banking Center at 221 West Fifth Street, where Karla Clark was the first customer.   In addition to the complete service ban...
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Venita Fritz/Tribune-Courier Marshall County farmer Dennis Joseph shows the condition of his corn crop, withered plants with few kernels under the husks.
Crop failure certain with drought
By Alan Reed Tribune-Courier News Editor areed@tribunecourier.com BENTON — Marshall County farmers and agriculture agencies expect a disaster with corn crops after record heat and dry weather. Den...
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Katherine Doty/Tribune-Courier A McCracken County liquor store owner said 35 to 40 percent of his customers come from Marshall Co.
Area business owners winners in wet/dry option
By Venita Fritz Tribune-Courier General Manager vfritz@tribunecourier.com Mike Roof was watching intently last Tuesday night as results from the alcohol referendum were made public. As the owner o...
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Alan Reed/Tribune-Courier The concrete footer for the splash pad in Mike Miller park has been poured and construction continues.
Work underway on splash pad
By Alan Reed Tribune-Courier News Editor areed@tribunecourier.com DRAFFENVILLE — Walls for the splash pad at Draffenville’s Mike Miller park are beginning to rise. Marshall County Parks director L...
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Alan Reed/Tribune-Courier The Marshall County Sheriff’s department blocked a yard on Aurora’s Union Ridge Road after finding Howard J. “Joe” Baier dead Wednesday night. The case is still under investigation.
Preliminary results show asphyxiation in Aurora death
Staff report wwwtribunecourier.com AURORA — Marshall County Sheriff Kevin Byars says his office is awaiting final results of an autopsy to determine the cause of death of 39-year old Howard J. “J...
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