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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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—David Green/Tribune-Courier 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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Governor Beshear says underwater inspection reveals ‘no significant damage’ to piers of Eggners Ferry Bridge
Engineers say it should simplify project to replace span destroyed in ship crash
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ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE-Calvert City
The City of Calvert City will close East Railroad Avenue to through traffic from the intersection of Hwy 95 to east of the Public Works driveway from 4 p.m. Friday, February 17, 2012 until 7 a.m....
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-The Cadiz Record
Gov. Beshear says restoring traffic across Kentucky Lake among highest priorities
Franklin Clark Speaking Wednesday morning from the Trigg County side of Eggner's Ferry Bridge, Governor Steve Beshear promised quick action on restoring the crossing, whether by a temporary fix o...
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