Calvert City News

On Aug. 6, director/writer/producer John Hughes died at age 59. After the news of his death hit the world, a post appeared on Maiden Alley Cinema's forum.

Announcement : The Kentucky Lake Bluegrass Music Festival Offers Great Lineup for 2009 BMNN wrote: on Aug.

Residential Features: Hardwood Floors, Washer and Dryer, Ceiling Fans, Fireplace, Central A/C High Schools: Marshall County High School Middle Schools: North Marshall Middle School Schools: Calvert City Elementary Description: Affordable home with acreage! First time ever offered for sale! Very well maintained brick home built in 1965 with almost ...

The church, money and embezzlement. A combination that's not all that unusual these days.

CoalTek Inc. is raising $5.5 million, according to a regulatory filing. The Tucker, Ga.-based firm, which did not return a call, has developed a technology that can convert raw coal into so-called "designer coal." It uses electromagnetics -- forms of energy such as microwaves -- to reduce moisture, ash, sulfur and mercury and make the coal burn ...

CALVERT CITY, Ky. - Boone County Republican Trey Grayson, who is seeking the party's U.S. Senate nomination, has an answer when asked why he voted for Democrat Bill Clinton for president in 1992.

CALVERT CITY, Ky. - Kentucky's 2010 Senate race unofficially got under way here Friday night as the major candidates from both parties made joint appearances on the eve of the annual Fancy Farm political picnic.

Basket making is an art that produces a beautiful and useful product. But perhaps what makes it interesting for anyone is that behind each handmade basket is a special story or experience that reveals something about its maker.

An overturned semi is still causing problems in Calvert City as of noon on Friday.

Thursday: Kentucky -KenLake Marina 15 to 20 minutes after sundown Friday: Kentucky -Aurora at Aurora Central Catholic High School and Illinois Math and Science Academy at 9:30 -Gilbertsville at dusk at Moors Resort and Marina -Kentucky Lake at Moors Resort at dusk -Lake Barkley State Park at 9 p.m. at Little River Area Illinois -Eldorado High ...

Marshall Countians enjoy the festivities at Calvert City's 'Ameribration' on July 4, 2008.

Locals gear up for July 4 celebrations By Mary Garrison Tribune-Courier Features Editor mgarrison@tribunecourier.com MARSHALL COUNTY - Celebrating July 4 is a deeply-rooted tradition in Marshall County, and locals from one end of the county to the other are preparing for the big day.

The American Legion conducted the 69th annual Boys State program for young men entering their senior year of high school from June 14 thru June 19 at the Wendell H. Ford Regional Training Center in Greenville.

More than one hundred and fifty adults and their kids hit the ground running Saturday for the Get Fit 5-K at Calvert City Park.

For people with leukemia, a bone marrow transplant can be their one chance for a cure.

The War Wizard, driven by Randy Moore, jumps to incredible heights on the track at Monster Jam.

Mike and Debbie Ramage of Smithland announce the engagement of their daughter, Lauren Brooke Ramage, to Steve Alan Ramage, son of Steve Ramage of Draffenville and June Skinner of Burna.

At the newly opened Los Tres Amigos Restaurant it's hard to find an empty seat and even harder to find a margarita.

Copper soldiers forever stand vigil over the Veterans' Memorial Plaza and American Flag in Mike Miller Park in Draffenville.

GILBERTSVILLE, Ky. - " On his way to topping day one of the Stren Central Division event on Kentucky-Barkley lakes, Paris, Tenn.