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–Katherine Doty/ Tribune-Courier Robyn Horn, volunteer at the Animal Shelter, lets his furry friend, Salem, out of his cage on Saturday at the adoption drive at Mike Miller Park.
Animal shelter adds drop-off fees
By Alan Reed Tribune-Courier News Editor areed@tribunecourier.com BENTON – Owners surrendering their animals to the Marshall County Animal Shelter will now face a $20 fee per animal left at the sh...
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State provides funding for county road resurfacing
By Alan Reed Tribune-Courier News Editor areed@tribunecourier.com BENTON – Marshall County will receive $615,325 to re-pave sections of 15 roads. At the Sept 4 meeting of Fiscal Court, Judge-Execu...
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—Alan Reed/Tribune-Courier Theresa Jones, sister of Howard “Joe” Baier, holds pictures of her brother. The right-hand shot was taken the night of his death.
Aurora death case to grand jury Thursday
By Alan Reed Tribune-Courier News Editor areed@tribunecourier.com An Aurora man’s case will be heard before a Marshall grand jury Thursday as he is facing possible manslaughter charges after a dea...
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This home at 7475 Old Mayfield Highway received extensive damage when a tree was toppled by high winds.
Storms hit Marshall County, more severe weather possible today
As a line of strong thunderstorms moved through Marshall County last night there were numerous reports of downed trees and debris across roadways. The National Weather Service in Paducah reporte...
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Baier autopsy final results released
The Kentucky State Medical Examiner's Office ruled traumatic asphyxiation and manual strangulation to be the causes of death of Howard J. Baier. Baier, 39, of Aurora, struggled with Jimmy Lynn Filb...
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Ten-year prison sentence for Barlow
Staff Report editor@tribunecourier.com BENTON ­— Despite an apology to the victim and a tearful plea from his mother for his release, former South Marshall Middle School principal Kent Barlow was...
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Attorney General’s office investigating Refuse Board
By Alan Reed Tribune-Courier News Editor areed@tribunecourier.com At the request of Marshall Judge-Executive Mike Miller, an investigator from the office of the Kentucky Attorney General is review...
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—Alan Reed/Tribune-Courier The city of Hardin plans to convert the old Hardin branch library to City Hall.
Hardin anticipates move to new City Hall
By Alan Reed Tribune-Courier News Editor areed@tribunecourier.com Few remember when the city of Hardin moved to its current City Hall, but they are anticipating a new City Hall in 2012. Mayor Rand...
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—File Photo/Tribune-Courier Families are the center of activities for Marshall County’s Family Week with activities beginning today. Many activities are free thanks to donations and sponsorships. Family Day in the Park is Saturday and gives families a chance to meet emergency responders and see their equipment.
Marshall County to celebrate the family this week
By Alan Reed Tribune-Courier News Editor areed@tribunecourier.com Marshall County is gearing up for Family Week through this week. Wendy Baxter, project administrator for Family Week, said the eve...
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Marshall Man Charged With Cultivation of Marijuana
On Tuesday, members of the Governor’s Marijuana Strikeforce report they observed Ronald G. Ledbetter, 49, of Benton attempting to remove marijuana plants from a plot in Marshall County. Troopers...
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