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—Katherine Doty/Tribune-Courier Benton optometrist Dr. Joe Ellis examines a patient. Ellis will serve on a panel creating an insurance exchange providing low-cost insurance options for residents and small businesses.
Ellis to serve on state insurance exchange board
By Alan Reed Tribune-Courier News Editor areed@tribunecourier.com BENTON – A Benton optometrist will be part of a state-wide panel to establish insurance exchanges as a part of the federal Afforda...
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—Katherine Doty/Tribune-Courier Pharmacist Karen Jones plans to merge her business, Nelson Drugs, with the CVS Pharmacy in October.
Nelson Pharmacy to merge with CVS; J&R Pharmacy moving to Main St.
By Alan Reed Tribune-Courier News Editor areed@tribunecourier.com BENTON — One Benton pharmacy is moving to a new building in October, while a second is merging with a national chain. Karen Jones,...
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—Alan Reed/Tribune-Courier Pipe replacement will mean crews will spend less time repairing leaks. Bobby Gifford, superintendent of North Marshall Water describe the pipe as brittle.
District set to replace tank, pipes
By Alan Reed Tribune-Courier News Editor areed@tribunecourier.com DRAFFENVILLE — The North Marshall Water District’s latest project will put an end to leaks in a problem area and increase pressure...
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—Alan Reed/Tribune-Courier Marshall County Sheriff Kevin Byars stands beside a new card reader. The Sheriff’s Department will now accept card payments for property tax bills.
Sheriff to accept credit and debit payments
By Alan Reed Tribune-Courier News Editor areed@tribunecourier.com BENTON – Come October, Marshall County residents will be able to use debit and credit cards to pay property tax bills. Marshall Co...
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Marshall County Mail Carrier Arrested
Kentucky State Police arrested Howard D. Oakley, 44 years old, of Hardin, yesterday after an investigation by Trooper Brian Duvall. The investigation revealed that Oakley, who was a rural mail carr...
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–Katherine Doty/ Tribune-Courier Volunteers from the Aurora-Ross Fire Department gather for a picture Saturday at their open house.
Aurora-Ross Fire Department debuts new headquarters building
By Alan Reed Tribune-Courier News Editor areed@tribunecourier.com AURORA — The Aurora-Ross Volunteer Fire Department built its new headquarters with the community in mind. Fire Chief Ricky Sirls ...
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Traffic Advisory
A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans to close KY 408/West 8th Street in Benton starting Monday, September 24, 2012. This closure at KY 408 mile point 7.6 is for the replace...
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American Legion Post Burglarized
The Marshall County Sheriff's Department is investigating the theft of six rifles from a Calvert City veterans' organization. On Tuesday, Deputy Steven Oakley was dispatched to the American Legion ...
Sep 11, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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A Legislative Perspective on the Kentucky General Assembly with State Representative Will Coursey
FRANKFORT– For those of us who remember exactly where we were and what we were doing on Sept. 11, 2001, it may be difficult to believe that 11 years have slipped by since that tragic morning. ...
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—kurtzphoto@yahoo.com Aaron Harrison soars for a dunk. Harrison and his twin brother, Andrew, play for Travis High School in Fort Bend County, Texas.
Big names, big talent in Hoopfest 2012
By David Green Tribune-Courier Staff sports@tribunecourier.com DRAFFENVILLE – Football season is barely under way and the Major League pennant races are far from decided, but for many sports fans ...
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