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Pride of the Lyons - Lyon County's historic run to the 2024 state championship
PADUCAH, KY — The Lyon County Lyons became immortal this past season with a historic run to the 2024 KHSAA Boy's State Championship. The Lyons defeated Harlan County 67-58 to claim their first state championship. Not only was it their first state championship, but it was just the 10th team from far west Kentucky to claim a boy's basketball state title. They were also one of the smallest schools to win a title in the modern era.
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.
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...
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...
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...
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.
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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