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Calvert City employee implicated in crimes By Misti Drew Tribune-Courier News Editor mdrew@tribunecourier.com CALVERT CITY - A brush fire that erupted behind Calvert City Elementary School has led to the arrest of a Calvert City employee and accusations that state inmates were manufacturing methamphetamine in broad daylight.

Ghouls and spooks run amuck at the Chainsaw Slaughterhouse Asylum haunted house on Hwy.

Local businessman wins billing dispute in small claims court By Misti Drew Tribune-Courier News Editor mdrew@tribunecourier.com BENTON - When Tom Schultz' business, S&S Muffler in Benton, went without cable service for 17 days following this year's ice storm, Schultz said he just assumed his cable company would not be charging him for that period ...

The Benton Middle School student body gives themselves a well-deserved round of applause upon hearing their test scores.

Friday evening accident ends in tragedy By Misti Drew Tribune-Courier News Editor mdrew@tribunecourier.com HARDIN - Tragedy struck last Friday evening after a fatal automobile collision claimed the lives of two local residents and left another in critical condition.

Wednesday, October 07, 2009 Editor's note: This story was updated Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. ET.

There is some anger and confusion in one local area over mail delivery. The goal is to save the government money by asking you to move your mailbox from your home to the side of the street.

Fort Lewis is holding memorial services Wednesday and Thursday for soldiers killed in Afghanistan.

Sharpe Elementary most affected by absenteeism By Mary Garrison Tribune-Courier Features Editor mgarrison@tribunecourier.com MARSHALL COUNTY - Flu season has hit in full force, a little earlier than usual, said Benton Health Care Nurse Practitioner Jason Fiessinger.

Army Spc. Kevin J. Graham, 27, of Benton, died Sept. 26 in Kandahar, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his vehicle with an improvised explosive device.

The Department of Defense has identified 840 American service members who have died as a part of the Afghan war and related operations.

A soldier from Benton, Kentucky was killed in Afghanistan Saturday. Spe, Kevin J. Graham, 27, died September 26th in Kandahar, Afghanistan, according to the Department of Defense.

The United States Post Office wants you to foot the bill on a plan to save them money.

A Candy Expression has moved into town, offering candy novelties, gift items and varieties in bulk.

One downtown entertainment opportunity is winding down, but another is gearing up.

26-27 for the final regular-season events listed below. As many as 200 boaters and 200 co-anglers are expected to compete in the Super Tournament including a top award of $9,000 in the Boater Division.

Benton man confesses to torching house in retaliation for nonpayment of firewood By Misti Drew Tribune-Courier News Editor mdrew@tribunecourier.com BREWERS - Fire engines roared through Brewers late Thursday night, as firefighters attempted to save a burning home located at 7591 Brewers Highway.

Should the President of the United States talk directly to the nation's students? On Tuesday President Obama will do just that on what for many is the first day of school.

The list of candidates for the next Cheatham County director of schools has been cut from five to four.

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