Benton and other towns across Kentucky are putting proactive measures in place to quell the spread of COVID-19. Disruptions to school, work, and major public gatherings are already manifesting and it’s important to stay up to date on what’s happening in the Benton, KY community.

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Kentucky COVID-19 Cases

Kentucky New Coronavirus Cases:
Kentucky Total Coronavirus Cases: 1,749,621
Kentucky New Coronavirus Deaths:
Kentucky Total Coronavirus Deaths: 18,817
U.S. New Coronavirus Cases: 1,648
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
Last updated June 10, 2023
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Coronavirus News for Benton

Real-time updates | 5 more COVID-19 deaths in Louisville, largest daily total yet

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — This blog will be updated daily with the latest information on COVID-19 in Kentucky. You can also see the newest stories in our Coronavirus section. Gov. Beshear said the state ... More info »

WHAS11 News - 04/03/2020 09:43am

Kentucky man arrested for road rage incident

CALLOWAY COUNTY, Ky. -- Officials arrested a man from Benton, KY on Tuesday for charges related to road rage. Deputies with the Calloway County Sheriff's Office arrested Michael D. Elder ... More info »

WSIL-TV - 04/23/2024 12:00pm

'Coronavirus party' attendee in Kentucky now has the virus

An individual that attended a “coronavirus party” in Kentucky has now tested positive for the novel coronavirus. The party was held as a way to push back against directives from health ... More info »

BGR - 07/31/2020 12:43pm

Drivers urged to avoid I-57 near Benton after crash

BENTON, Ill. -- A car crash has caused increased traffic congestion on I-57. The Franklin County Emergency Management Agency sent out an alert informing drivers of a crash on the northbound side ... More info »

WSIL-TV - 04/12/2024 12:00pm

Kentucky child care providers plead for more help from lawmakers

More than 250 Kentucky child care providers responsible for 150,000 children across the state sent lawmakers a letter Tuesday pleading for more support, saying what’s been proposed in the state ... More info »

Commonwealth Journal - 04/11/2024 01:31am

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