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2 face charges after traffic stop in mall parking lot
PADUCAH, Ky. (KBSI) – Two people face charges after a sheriff’s deputy made a traffic stop in a mall parking lot in Paducah. A deputy with the McCracken County Sheriff’s office made a traffic stop in the Ross parking lot of the Kentucky Oaks Mall around 3:18 p.m. on April 26.
Mayfield man facing drug charges after foot chase with detective
MAYFIELD, Ky. (KBSI) – A man faces drug charges after a foot chase Friday afternoon in Mayfield. Jeffrey D. Blake, 69, of Mayfield faces two counts of trafficking in methamphetamine 3rd offense and one count each of fleeing of evading police, resisting arrest, possession of controlled substance 3rd degree and possession of marijuana.
Benton, KY man facing charges for road rage
CALLOWAY COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – A Benton, Ky. man faces charges after sheriff’s deputies investigated a road rage incident. Michael D. Elder, 38, of Benton faces charges of criminal mischief 1st degree (Class D felony), driving on DUI suspended license 1st offense and menacing. He was taken to...
Calvert Area Development Association to host Kites Over Calvert on Saturday
CALVERT CITY, KY — The Calvert Area Development Association is hosting Kites Over Calvert, an event for kids and adults of all ages, on Saturday, May 4, from 1 to 3 p.m. in Doctor’s Park in Calvert City. According to a news release from the city, the event...
Vehicle collision injures two people in McCracken County
PADUCAH, Ky. (KFVS) - Two people were injured in a two-vehicle crash in McCracken County Saturday afternoon. Around 1:18 p.m. on April 27, deputies with the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the intersection of North Friendship and New Holt Road for a two-vehicle collision with injuries. Through...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: The best waffle fries in Paducah won't be found where you think
There is no question in my mind. If I were to ask you about waffle fries, many of you would instantly think of Chick-fil-A — and this is exactly what they want you to think. While Chick-fil-A may have perfected the chicken sandwich, in the realm of fries, they are missing the mark and are completely outclassed by an unlikely local restaurant. If Chick-fil-A's stances on important social issues weren’t enough to keep you from eating there, the elation you'll experience from the waffle fries expertly crafted by Just Hamburgers in Paducah will pull you away for good. Just Hamburgers makes the best waffle fries in town — and it's not even close.
Local restaurants bring in customers due to QuiltWeek and eclipse
PADUCAH — Paducah restaurants have seen extra business over the past few weeks due to QuiltWeek and the April 8 eclipse. Broussard's Cajun Cuisine is located in Downtown Paducah. According to Front of the House Manager Megan Cross, their location makes them a hot spot for those attending QuiltWeek.
2 face drug charges after found passed out in car in courthouse parking lot
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – Two people face drug charges after deputies conducted a welfare check in the parking lot of the McCracken County Courthouse. Jennifer Henderson of Benton, Ky. faces charges of public intoxication, possession of controlled substance 1st degree (meth) 2nd offense and drug paraphernalia. Michael Dickerson...
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