Marshall County News

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

Brien takes Alford plea in sex-abuse case Former assistant tennis coach to serve 48 hours jail time, two-year diverted sentence By Mary Garrison Tribune-Courier Features Editor mgarrison@tribunecourier.com MARSHALL COUNTY - Former Marshall County High School assistant tennis coach Martin Bo Brien went before special appointed Judge Greg Hines in ...

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 ...

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.

Preliminary statistics* indicate that six people died in five separate crashes on Kentucky's roadways from Monday, Oct.

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.

Drivers heading east on interstate 24 in Marshall County, Kentucky may want to look for a different route through the area.

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.

Friends 'n' Kin Relay For Life team members take orders and serve barbecue at this year's Barbecue On The River.

Martin B. Brien faces one to five years in prison By Mary Garrison Tribune-Courier Features Editor mgarrison@tribunecourier.com MARSHALL COUNTY - The case of a former Marshall County school system paraprofessional in an alleged inappropriate relationship with a student has come before a Calloway County grand jury.

Gov. Steve Beshear today announced a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant to Marshall County for the construction of a new health department.

Murray State University is dedicating a new chemistry building this week at the campus in western Kentucky.

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.

Wash your hands, cover your cough, and stay home if you're sick. If that message is old hat, then health officials say you're already in pretty good shape.

By Mary Garrison Tribune-Courier Features Editor mgarrison@tribunecourier.com MARSHALL COUNTY - As the year progresses and flu season looms overhead, the fear of the H1N1 virus, more commonly dubbed "Swine Flu," is becoming a cause of concern for the general public.

More than a dozen groups formed, more in the works By Misti Drew Tribune-Courier Reporter mdrew@tribunecourier.com BENTON - People are fearful.

Sister C.J. Olingeris the newest addition to Marshall County for the Sisters of Ursuline Ministry.

Two children and one adult have contracted the illness to date By Misti Drew Tribune-Courier Reporter mdrew@tribunecourier.com BENTON - Three cases of the swine flu, H1N1 virus have been confirmed in Marshall County - one at Sharpe Elementary and the other at North Marshall Middle.

Kerry Frazier has been donating blood for more than 35 years. Thus far, he's donated more than 50 gallons to the American Red Cross.

Secretary of State Trey Grayson used his time at a Marshall County Republican get together Friday night to polish his image as a conservative.