Benton News

Federal prosecutors in western Arkansas say a 72-year-old Kentucky man has been charged with firearms violations after authorities say he showed up at the U.S. Attorney's office with several guns in his vehicle.

A judge handling a high-profile court case sparked by Kentucky's redrawn legislative districts is expected to rule with 24 hours on whether to postpone Tuesday's deadline for candidates wanting to run in this year's House and Senate elections.

Ultrasonic 'sperm zap' tests hailed As birth control methods go, it sounds like one of the more extreme examples.

A 72-year-old Kentucky man is being held on weapons charges after police say he showed up at a federal prosecutor's office in western Arkansas with two guns, a knife and ammunition in his vehicle.

Roger James Jr., 48, of Arlington Heights, Ill., formerly of Murray died Wednesday at his home.

BENTON, Ky. - Kentucky's governor on Friday promised speedy work to begin replacing a bridge that partially collapsed when it was struck by a cargo ship hauling parts for a space rocket.

BENTON, Ky. - A portion of a southwest Kentucky bridge at the western entrance of the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area collapsed Thursday after being struck by a towboat.

The crash happened at the intersection of US 60/Park Avenue and US 45/North 8th Street in downtown Paducah just before 9 p.m. William Murphy, 34, of Benton, KY was driving a 2004 International tractor trailer.

He was a truck driver, member of the Teamsters Local 236 in Paducah, and also a farmer.

She is survived by one daughter, Linda Jean Derrington of Benton; one son, Steven Pryor French of Florida; one sister, Mildred Janette Stockdale of Carlsbad, N.M.; and five grandchildren.

Marie Ellen Holland, 61, of Benton, Ky., passed away at 10:28 p.m. Wednesday, January 18, 2012, at Marshall County Hospital.

Mr. Hugh Evans Scott, age 81, of Benton, Ky., died Saturday, January 14, 2012, at his home in Benton, Ky.

A Benton, Ky. man was arrested after police say he assaulted a man early Saturday morning at a bar and grill.