Benton News

After months of rumors and speculation, Benton Mayor Steve Cary has announced franchise owners for the Sonic drive-in signed a contract to buy and develop property in the city.

Darrell and Macie Skinner of Grand Rivers announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Haley Breanna Skinner to Willam Phillip "PJ" Wommack, Jr., son of Gary and Anita Ford of Benton and the late William Phillip Wommack, Sr.

Mike and Carrie McDonald of Benton announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Kelly Lynn McDonald to Jason Christopher Hart, son of Mike and Judy Hart of Calvert City.

Staff Report editor@tribunecourier.com A Marshall County grand jury indicted two men on assault charges last week in unrelated incidents.

Randy and Debbie Johnson of Tilline, announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Jesse Johnson to Adam Larson, son of Dewey Larson of Paducah and the late Joanne Larson.

An accident at the intersection of Elm Street and Harold King Drive in Benton blocked traffic briefly this morning.

Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Baker of Benton, announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Katie Nicole Baker, to Jeremy Lee Booker, nephew of Donald and Tenia Ellis of Hardin.

By Alan Reed Tribune-Courier News Editor areed@tribunecourier.com PADUCAH - The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet anticipates a bid date of late this year to award a contract for a new interchange at the Purchase Parkway and Ky.

Craig Hipsher of Benton, Ky., weighed a five-bass limit totaling 20 pounds, 15 ounces Saturday to win the Bass Fishing League LBL Division tournament on Lake Barkley.

Mr. and Mrs. Johnny L. Keeling of Benton will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary with a reception from 2 - 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 19 at New Zion Missionary Baptist Church, located at 2796 Wadesboro Road South in Benton.

Pat and Molly McLemore Ross of Dexter, announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Katie Ross to Steve Prohm, son of Ron and Kathy Prohm of Leland, N.C. Miss Katie Ross is the granddaughter of the late Robert and Nancy Lilly Williamson, Ralph McLemore of Benton, and the late Robert and Frances Ross.

By Alan Reed Tribune-Courier News Editor areed@tribunecourier.com BENTON - District Judge Jack Telle found probable cause for a Marshall Grand Jury to hear charges of assault against Jamie D. Morgan.

A Tuesday afternoon wreck in Draffenville injured four people. Josh Collins, 18, Benton, was driving a 2005 Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab, and attempted to turn right onto U.S. 641 from High School Road.

Tom and Kathy Klatt of Benton announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Rebekah Marie Klatt, to Ryan Wade Thornton, son of Roger and Vicki Thornton of Benton.

Donnie and Denise Rudolph of Benton, announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Abby Renee Rudolph to John David Fourqurean, son of Leslie Glass Fourqurean and David Fourqurean of Hopkinsville.

Nell DePriest, age 92, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2013, at 11:18 a.m. at Life Care Center in La Center.

Jason and Kim Oliver Watt of Benton, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Maycee Kay Watt.

By Alan Reed Tribune-Courier News Editor areed@tribunecourier.com BREWERS - A Benton man was airlifted to Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Ind., after a possible DUI-related crash Friday night.

Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Bell will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on April 24.

By Alan Reed Tribune-Courier News Editor areed@tribunecourier.com BENTON - A Hardin man faces new charges of assault after allegedly stabbing a family member over the weekend after being convicted for a similar incident last year.