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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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Calvert City woman arrested for DUI, deputy finds vanilla extract
Staff Report www.tribunecourier.com BENTON – On February 25, Sgt. Eddie McGuire observed a vehicle pass by him on 5th Street that was driving between the right lane and middle turn lane. The car b...
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Water customers cautioned to beware
NMWD employees contacted by concerned customers
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Head on collision results in injuries
On Wednesday February 22nd at 6:23 p.m. Deputy Dennis Lewis responded to a head on collision on Mayfield Highway. Savanah G. Wilkins 18, of Benton, was traveling east while Colins P. Kelly 43, of K...
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US 68/641 Intersection Gets Protected/Permissive Turn Phase
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has added a protected/permissive turn phase at the intersection of US 68 and US 641 in Draffenville. Eastbound traffic on US 68 turning left into US 641 northb...
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Traffic Advisory
Motorists are advised to be alert for traffic signal technicans and contractors working at the intersection of the US 641 Spur and KY 58/Mayfield Highway west of Benton in Marshall County. Techni...
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Rick McBride, son-in-law of James Williams, holds an American flag presented by American Legion Chaplain George Culp, who renders a salute during a military rites ceremony at Ridgetop Cemetery. Behind McBride is his son, Christopher.
With honor, peace
After more than 14 years, veteran’s gravestone placed where it belongs
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The existing Clarks River Wildlife Refuge (in black) consists of approximately 19,605 acres, with nearly a quarter of those in Marshall County. A proposed expansion (in red) would increase the NWR to 53,874 acres.
Land purchase could extend NWR 10,000 acres in Marshall
By Venita Fritz Tribune-Courier General Manager vfritz@tribunecourier.com BENTON – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service last week announced details of the proposed expansion of Clarks River National...
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—Jody Norwood/Tribune-Courier

Above, the crossroads between the acute care and long-term care wings at the former Marshall County Hospital building. The wings have been approved to house the proposed Purchase Youth Village, a juvenile psychiatric center.
Architects begin talks on proposed psychiatric center
24-bed facility to occupy former long-term, acute care wings
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—David Green/Tribune-Courier

Reed Conder (above) speaking with a group of Marshall County coaches last year.
Community mourns passing of leader
Educator Reed Conder remembered for work in Marshall County School system
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