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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...
Supreme talent: How this Mount Pulaski senior contributes all over the baseball field
Every good baseball team needs at least one utility player who can handle any assignment. Mount Pulaski senior Landon Smith fits the bill. He can set up camp just about anywhere — whether that be the outfield, infield or the mound. ...
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.
Cairo, Illinois Suffered Economic and Racial Struggles That Turned It Into a Ghost Town
Cairo, Illinois, once envisioned as a cornerstone of commerce due to its strategic location at the connecting spot between the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers, thrived as a bustling hub during the 19th century. The city boasted a booming trade network, with steamboats and railroads delivering goods and people, supplying its economic environment. However, changing transportation technology and the establishment of alternative routes gradually diminished Cairo’s economic significance.
Local radio operators prepare for the next weather emergency
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, KY — Local Ham radio operators in McCracken County, Kentucky, are preparing to connect with other counties in case of a weather emergency. The Paducah Organization of the Amateur Radio Emergency Services came together to communicate with Caldwell, Trigg, and possibly Ballard counties and eastern and central Kentucky.
United Way of Western Kentucky to host Jackpot Raffle and Victory Celebration Tuesday
PADUCAH — The United Way is an organization that focuses on improving lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities around the world to advance the common good. United Way is one of the largest privately funded charities serving about 95% of the United States. According to their website,...
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...
Potential victims of former deputy clerk meet to learn about refunds
PADUCAH — Friday, April 26, residents who are believed to be victims of a fraud Michael Toon is accused of committing during his time at the McCracken County Clerk’s Office gathered for an informational session at the McCracken County Courthouse. A letter was sent from the Commonwealth Attorney’s...
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