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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...
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.
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...
That's a wrap for the 2024 AQS QuiltWeek
PADUCAH — The 2024 AQS QuiltWeek in downtown Paducah officially ended on Saturday, April 27. The four-day-long event brought tens of thousands of quilters to the area to learn techniques from world-famous instructors and see the best quilts worldwide. AQS Executive Show Director Michelle Renee Hiatt said the 38th...
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.
4/27 All "A" Classic baseball and softball scores
PADUCAH, Ky. -- Below is a list of reported high school baseball and softball scores from Saturday, April 28. Lyon County 8, Wolfe County 2. Russellville 4, Hickman County 3. Green County 6, Hickman County 5. Hickman County 12, Lexington Christian 2. Livingston Central 10, Holy Cross 2. Livingston Central...
Many celebrate remodeling of Lone Oak Intermediate School with ribbon cutting
PADUCAH, Ky. (KBSI) – Students, staff and community members celebrated the recent remodeling of Lone Oak Intermediate School on Friday. Students, administrators, board members and many more celebrated with a ribbon cutting. Lone Oak Intermediate School is located at 225 John E Robinson Ave in Paducah.
Quilting through generations: 12-year-old girl learns quilting one stitch at a time
PADUCAH — Quilting requires a lot of skill and time to master. However, for kids like Edith Hammonds, there's no time like the present. The 12-year-old started quilting in 2022 after visiting her grandmother in New Zealand. Now, she's unstoppable. "It's really fun, and then if you want to...
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...
Paducah nurse receives DAISY award for extraordinary care for patients and their families
PADUCAH — An ICU nurse at Baptist Health Paducah recently received the DAISY award. This award is given to nurses who display extraordinary clinical skills and compassionate care to each of their patients. According to a news release from Baptist Health, Jamie Ablett, RN, received the award after two...
Returning QuiltWeek attendee matches outfit with QuiltWeek entry
PADUCAH — Every quilt at QuiltWeek is unique. However, not all quilters have a matching outfit to accompany their quilt. Locals may recognize Marleen Beeler, a woman who has crafted a special outfit to match her QuiltWeek entry for the past three years. Beeler's 2024 QuiltWeek entry is a...
AQS QuiltWeek Vendors — the driving force behind Paducah's economic boost
PADUCAH — The American Quilters Society is making sure quilters in town for AQS QuiltWeek leave fully stocked. This year's event features more than 180 vendors combined at the Paducah-McCracken County Convention and Expo Center and dome pavilion. Vendors come from all over the world, and each product they...
Local police departments to collect unwanted prescriptions for Drug Take Back Day
Saturday, April 27, is Drug Take Back Day. This means police departments across the region will be accepting unwanted medication for free and safe disposal. Drug Take Back Day gives the public the opportunity to prevent pill misuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous, expired, unused and unwanted prescription medications.
'When I see this, it touches my heart; it makes me want to do more.' Patriotic quilt inspires Vietnam Veteran
PADUCAH — Quilts are works of art that can inspire the person looking at them. That proved true for Vietnam War Veteran Robert Saint John and his wife, Daphna Flegal, during this year's AQS QuiltWeek. The couple stumbled upon a quilt by Barbara Clem of Illinois named "Let Freedom...
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