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Tribune-Courier Faith Missionary Baptist Church’s marquee as it appeared Friday. Church Pastor Bill Amberg said an unidentifed church member errected the sign during his absence. It has since been removed.
Church sign angers ‘Yes’ camp, now removed
By Venita Fritz Tribune-Courier General Manager areed@tribunecourier.com A church sign displayed last week by Faith Missionary Baptist Church on Hwy. 641 in Benton drew fire from members of the Ma...
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Drys outraise wets by 2:1 ratio
By Venita Fritz Tribune-Courier General Manager areed@tribunecourier.com According to records filed with the Kentucky Registry of Election Finance, Say No Now Inc., the group formed to oppose alco...
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One week, two choices:
County anticipates heavy turnout in local alcohol option
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Marshall wilting in record heat wave; temps top 100
By Alan Reed Tribune-Courier News Editor areed@tribunecourier.com The National Weather Service in Paducah sees no end in sight, for at least the next week, of hot, dry conditions. Jim Packett,...
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Newton denies refuse board defied of county attorney
By Alan Reed Tribune-Courier News Editor areed@tribunecourier.com Marshall County Refuse Board’s chairman Danny Newton welcomes any probe into his board’s conduct. Marshall County commissioners T...
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—Photo furnished Above, (front row, from left) Richard Vieitez,Gerdau, Frank Bosh, TVA, (back row, from left) Beth Cartwright, Gerdau, Steve Wagner, Gerdau,Tracy Powell, Sheriff’s Ranch, Sheriff Kevin Byars, Megan Holman,TVA as a check is presented for repairs at the ranch.
TVA, Gerdau donate to ranch
Press Release Special to the Tribune-Courier CALVERT CITY– The Gerdau steel mill in Calvert City, Ky. and the Tennessee Valley Authority are providing funds for repairs at the Kentucky Sheriff’s B...
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Williams guilty of manslaughter in 2011 wreck
By Alan Reed Tribune-Courier News Editor areed@tribunecourier.com BENTON — A Mayfield man faces up to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of second degree manslaughter Monday. ...
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The heat is on for local sports and recreation activities
Those taking part in golf, water sports or other outdoor activities are advised to take precautions to avoid becoming overheated and to guard against exposure to sunlight. Most local organized spo...
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Excessive Heat Warning
The heat advisory for the area has been upgraded to an EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING in effect until 6 p.m. Monday, July 2. Given the persistence of high temperatures above 100 degrees through Monday,...
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Burn ban effective
From Marshall County Emergency Management: The Marshall County Judge Executive and the Mayors of Benton, Calvert City, and Hardin have implemented a burn ban effective 26 June 2012 at 6 PM. The ban...
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