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—Katherine Doty/Tribune-Courier Benton Elementary kindergarten and first grade students board the school bus after their first day of school Monday. School leaders say a tax increase is needed to maintain obligations.
Schools want tax hike
By Venita Fritz Tribune-Courier General Manager vfritz@tribunecourier.com Just as students in Marshall County headed back to the classroom on Monday, the school board is saying an increase in taxe...
Aug 07, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
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Weekend Packed Full of Things To Do
If you're looking for something to do this weekend you don't have to look far. There's something for everyone, too. From tractor shows to drag boat races, you can find it all in Marshall County t...
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Emergency Programs Available for Drought-Stricken Farmers
Farmers who have been impacted by this year's record setting drought are being encouraged to contact the Marshall County Farm Service Agency for details on programs which have been put in place to ...
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Elderly Pair Arrested on Drug Charges
An elderly Marshall County woman was arrested on Tuesday, along with a Paducah man, on numerous drug related charges. The Marshall County Sheriff's office conducted a traffic stop on US Highway 68...
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Newcomb qualifies for U.S. Amateur with victory at Macon
Staff Report MACON, Ga. – Benton golfer Patrick Newcomb, a rising senior on the Murray State University team, has qualified for the 112th United States Amateur tournament by taking medalist honor...
Jul 31, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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Katherine Doty/Tribune-Courier A sign for CFSB, former owner of the Main Street property, goes down as new owners plan renovations.
Downtown business to renovate CFSB building
By Alan Reed Tribune-Courier News Editor areed@tribunecourier.com BENTON — A downtown jeweler plans to move to a larger home in the former CFSB headquarters. Dave Puckett, owner of Puckett’s Jewel...
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Alan Reed/Tribune-Courier City Attorney Martin Johnson said the city of Benton has named a representative for the refuse board since 1968.
Attorney: Benton wants representation on refuse board
By Alan Reed Tribune-Courier News Editor AReed@tribunecourier.com BENTON — Benton City Attorney Martin Johnson expressed the city’s desire to see Danny Newton reappointed to the refuse board befor...
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Ag secretary to lead round table discussion about drought impact
By Venita Fritz Tribune-Courier General Manager VFritz@tribunecourier.com BENTON — Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner James Comer told Fox News last week the drought in the state is creating a “ver...
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Tentative plea agreement reached
Staff Report editor@tribunecourier.com BENTON — Prosecutors, police, the alleged victim and defense attorneys have reached a tentative agreement for a plea deal with kent Barlow. The parties met ...
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Back-to-School Bash Saturday
No one knows quite where the summer has gone, but it's time to start thinking back-to-school. This Saturday from 9 a.m. until noon the Back-to-School bash will help you get in the groove for what ...
Jul 26, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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