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—Katherine Doty/Tribune-Courier Above, the Humane Society of Marshall County recently proposed a 10-year lease of its facility to the county. The facility will likely close by the end of the year.
Court turns down facility proposal
By Jody Norwood Tribune-Courier News Editor jnorwood@tribunecourier.com BENTON – The Marshall County Fiscal Court voted down a proposal by the Humane Society last week which could leave the count...
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—Jody Norwood/Tribune-Courier Above, pastor Chrs Moore addresses guests at an organizational meeting of Say No Now. The group is forming in opposition to the proposed repeal of prohibition in Marshall County
Say No Now forms to oppose alcohol sales
Opposition group encourages respect, sharing information
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—Jody Norwood/Tribune-Courier Above, boats from the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department and Rescue Squad search for missing boaters along Kentucky Dam last week.
Accident underscores danger of fishing below dam
Two Graves County residents presumed dead after boat sinks
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Updated : Humane Society lobbies court to lease operation
Vote by the fiscal court concerning a potential lease of the Humane Society's property
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Pontoon boat capsized at base of Kentucky Dam
According to reports from Marshall County Rescue Squad Chief Curt Curtner, a pontoon boat has capsized in the Tennessee River at the base of Kentucky Dam. One boater has been taken from the scene...
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—Jody Norwood/Tribune-Courier Above, currently vacant lots adjacent to the Marshall County Co-op in Benton could be the future home of a CVS Pharmacy. The Benton Planning and Zoning Board last week approved changes that would allow the retailer to construct on the site.
Zoning change paves way for possible CVS Pharmacy
Benton Planning and Zoning Board approves change
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—Jody Norwood/Tribune-Courier On Thursday March 1st at 11:30 a.m. Lt. Brett Edwards responded to Dogtown Road in reference to a possible injury accident. James W. Groves 51, of Benton, was east bound on Dogtown Road when he dropped off the right side of the road and was unable to recover. Groves overturned and came to rest upside down in the ditch. Groves was transported to Marshall County Hospital by EMS to be treated for his injuries. Above, emergency workers retrieve a gas tank which had fallen from Groves’ truck.
Driver injured in Dogtown roll-over

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—Jody Norwood/Tribune-Courier Above, Marshall County residents speak with members of Marshall “1st” at a recent meeting to discuss the possibility of a vote to repeal prohibition county-wide. The group plans additional meetings in coming weeks.
Alcohol petition numbers grow
Public meetings held by organizrrs to dicuss issue with voters
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Brief Closure Expected on I-24 in Marshall County on Thursday
A Paducah Power System utility crew plans to halt traffic for a brief time on Interstate 24 in Marshall County at 12 midnight Thursday, March 8, 2012. The traffic stoppage at I-24 mile point 24....
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—Katherine Doty/Tribune-Courier Work on the new Marshall County Health Department is nearly complete, but concerns over construction have halted the project.
Delays mount for health department
By Jody Norwood Tribune-Courier News Editor jnorwood@tribunecourier.com BENTON – With an early expected opening date of February out of the picture, the Marshall County Health Department is facing...
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