Benton

After two years, Tater Day returns to Benton

Luke Wood Contributing Writer lwood10@murraystate.edu When one goes through Benton, Kentucky court square on the first Monday in April, they will be greeted by a nearly 200-year tradition. The Tater Day Festival dates back to the mid-19th century. It was a three-day festival,  farmers market style, that happened on the county court square. However the Read More

MegaFit Meals opens facility in Benton

Story by Ava Chuppe Contributing writer am.chuppe@gmail.com MegaFit Meals, a meal preparation company that ships healthy meals across the country, expects to create more than 50 new jobs in the next few years with a new facility in Benton. The company, which made a $2.9 million investment in the new facility, was praised by Gov. Read More

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