Marshall County Alcohol Sales Supporters Close to Vote
Marshall County alcohol sales petitioners are close to reaching the required number of signatures for a local option election this summer.
View ArticleMarshall County Wet/Dry Referendum Set for July 28
Marshall County judge-executive Chyrill Miller has signed an executive order authorizing a special election after 3,366 residents signed a petition in support of legalizing alcohol sales in the county....
View ArticleMarshall County Emergency Management Director Resigns
Marshall County Emergency Management Director Frank Murphy resigned his post this week, and an investigation is ongoing.
View ArticleMarshall County Wet/Dry Voting Underway
Absentee voting has begun in Marshall County for the upcoming local option election to allow alcohol sales. This is the county's second attempt in three years to end prohibition.
View ArticleWet Vote Wins: Marshall County to Allow Alcohol Sales
As a heavy rain came down over Marshall County Tuesday evening, citizens were at the polls voting to make the county wet, allowing packaged and by-the-drink alcohol sales. The county clerk confirmed...
View ArticleNow That Marshall County Is Wet, When Will Alcohol Sales Start?
A timeline is beginning to emerge on when Marshall County might actually see liquor sales after voters approved going wet earlier this week.Jason Darnall is the assistant county attorney and met Friday...
View Article[Audio] Marshall County Introduces The South's Great Lake Fish Festival
Paducah has Barbecue on the River, Murray has Freedom Fest, Trigg County has the Ham Festival, so Marshall County is holding its inaugural signature event: The South's Great Lake Fish Festival, on...
View ArticleMarshall Co. Fiscal Court Sets Final Workshop for Alcohol Ordinance
After Marshall County voters approved countywide liquor sales last month, city and county governments are trying to finalize their alcohol ordinances so that sales can begin.
View ArticleMarshall County Alcohol Ordinances to Allow Sunday Sales
After a 3-2 vote Monday night, Benton, Kentucky’s city council has approved by-the-drink liquor sales on Sundays as city and county governments in Marshall County begin to finalize their alcohol...
View ArticleMarshall County Fiscal Court Approves Alcohol Ordinance
After voters decided to go wet this summer, the Marshall County Fiscal Court has approved its alcoholic beverage control ordinance.The court voted 3-1 Friday morning on the ordinance, which allows...
View ArticleMarshall County Begins Alcohol Sale Licensing Process
Marshall County business owners wanting to obtain an application for a liquor license can now do so electronically.
View ArticleViral Horse Disease in Marshall Co. Leads Veterinarians to Recommend All...
Veterinarians are recommending that all horses in west Kentucky be tested for a viral disease after four horses in Marshall County tested positive for equine infectious anemia early last month.
View Article[Audio] Marcella's Kitchen Kicks Off Marshall Co. Empty Bowls Project, Nov. 6
Marcella Perkins opened the kitchen in May 2011 to feed the hungry of Marshall County. Since then, she and her volunteers have served over 62,000 meals, five days a week. Marcella and Dana Spiers stop...
View ArticleRepublican Kevin Neal Elected as Marshall County Judge-Executive
On a night where Republicans won big in Kentucky’s statewide elections, Marshall County has elected its first Republican judge-executive.With 11,299 votes cast, Paducah Police Department officer and...
View ArticleMarshall County Looking for New Parks Director
The Marshall County Parks Department is looking for a new director.The post is now vacant after director Larry Whitt submitted his resignation last week.
View ArticleBourbon Barrel Producer Bringing 40+ Jobs to Marshall County
A company that produces bourbon barrels is expanding their operations in Kentucky, investing $12 million in a new mill in Marshall County.
View ArticleBusiness Expected to Invest $6.3M in Marshall County
Economic development officials say a business is looking to make a $6.3 million investment in Marshall County.
View ArticleFormer Circuit Judge Dennis Foust Named New Marshall Co. Parks Superintendent
Former Circuit Court Judge Dennis Foust is the new superintendent of Marshall County’s Parks Department.
View ArticleHome Building Company to Bring 150 New Jobs to Marshall County
A global name in modular and mobile home construction is investing $6.3 million towards creating a production facility in Marshall County. Champion Home Builders Inc. plans to lease a 100,000 sq. ft....
View ArticleHome Building Co. Holding Benton Job Fair for First 50 Production Workers
A modular and mobile home manufacturing company bringing 150 jobs to Marshall County is holding a job fair next week, as it looks to hire its first 50 employees.
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