Election raises questions about mayor pro tem

Thomas earns most city commission votes; Wilson marks longest-serving female commissioner. Paducah City Commissioner Dujuan Thomas received the most votes in Tuesday’s city commission election, putting him in a position to potentially become the city’s next mayor pro tem. The city commission must still formally select someone for the position.

Williamson County social worker pleads not guilty

Four city council newcomers elected to help shape Mayfield’s future

MAYFIELD, Ky. — Local voters elected four new members to Mayfield City Council this week — twice the number in 2024’s general election. Newcomers cited the importance of fresh perspectives in collaboration with current members on the 10-person body, as they work to advance Mayfield to the next phase of recovery from the December 2021 tornado.

This Kentucky Town Has The World’s Largest Quilting Needle, And Its Thread Weaves Right In And Out Of The Ground

A 22-foot stainless steel needle stands on a street corner, and its thread dives straight into the grass. Then the thread pops back up and turns into benches you can sit on. I love that someone looked at a sewing kit and thought, bigger. The steel thread stretches more than 40 feet, looping in and out of the ground like a giant mid-stitch.

Downtown Cape Girardeau announces holiday events, 34th annual Parade of Lights

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — Old Town Cape Inc. is preparing for the holiday season with several events planned in downtown Cape Girardeau, including a Christmas tree lighting, Small Business Saturday and the 34th annual Parade of Lights. The holiday festivities will begin Friday, Nov. 27, with the downtown...

History Of Obion River Dredging To Be Highlighted

The Jackson Purchase Historical Society will host a program at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 7 in the events center at the Martin Public Library at 410 South Lindell Street, Martin, Tennessee. James and Gary Roberts will review the history of dredging operations along the Obion River in Weakley County,...

McCracken Commissioner Jones renews push for railroad overpass improvement

PADUCAH — McCracken County Commissioner Eddie Jones is renewing conversation about the potential for city and county collaboration to rejuvenate privately owned railway overpasses in the city of Paducah. Jones initially brought up the prospect of collaborating with the city to beautify the railroad overpass located at Broadway Street...

Missouri to pay $150,000 to settle lawsuit over prisoner’s death by suicide

Missouri must pay $150,000 to the mother of a man who committed suicide in a Southeast Missouri prison, a Mississippi County judge ruled Friday. Jahi Hynes was 27 when died April 4, 2021, at the Southeast Missouri Correctional Center in Charleston. His mother, Willa Hynes, sued the Department of Corrections, three of the agency’s corporate […]

Mental Health Benches In Place In Obion County

The Obion County Prevention Coalition’s new mental health benches are in place at the Obion County Public Library. These benches feature the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline number as a reminder that support is always within reach, and that a moment to pause can make a difference. A big...

USDA rolls out new SNAP cost-of-living adjustments; Advocates say more needs to be done

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program’s new cost-of-living adjustments began at the beginning of October. Advocates say the change isn’t enough to address the ongoing need for food in Kentucky communities. The United States Department of Agriculture rolled out the changes for this fiscal year, providing a nearly 3%...

Judge executive elect prepares for Graves County's future

MAYFIELD, Ky. — The City of Mayfield isn’t the only local government with a newly elected leader — Graves County commissioner Todd Hayden will take over as judge executive from incumbent Jesse Perry next year. After serving in the role for 12 years, Perry did not run...

Crews repairing broken water main in Fulton, Ky.

FULTON, Ky. (Heartland News) - Crews with the city of Fulton are fixing a water main break on Friday afternoon, November 6. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, the water main break is at the intersection of KY 116/W. State Line Street and KY 129/E. State Line Street. There is...

New traffic pattern begins on I-24 westbound in Lyon County

LYON COUNTY, Ky., (KBSI) — Drivers traveling on Interstate 24 westbound in Lyon County will encounter a new traffic pattern beginning Thursday, Nov. 5, as part of an ongoing road improvement project. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, traffic has shifted onto both westbound lanes between mile markers 45.1...

McCrack-Con coming up Saturday, 11-07-26

McCracken County Public Library's third annual McCrack-Con to return Saturday. Roll for initiative! The McCracken County Public Library's third annual McCrack-Con will return from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7.

Obion County Joint Economic Development Banquet

It was a full house at Discovery Park last night in Union City at the Obion County Joint Economic Development Corporation at its annual banquet. Tyler Bolton who was honored as Young Professional of the Year. Board members of the year were Drew Hayes and Tina Jarmon. “Art By Abby”...

The Place Where a Candidate Promising to Do Less on Data Centers Actually Won

1. McCracken County, Kentucky – A rare bright spot for the data center sector quietly occurred in deep red Kentucky in a race defined by what’ll likely be the first project built on federal land. As I previously reported , a large data center project became the primary point of conflict in the race for McCracken County’s judge-executive. The incumbent Republican Craig Clymer had welcomed the project, and faced a challenge from independent George Bray, mayor of the county’s largest city of Paducah. Bray also supported the data center but said his city, which is adjacent to the project, should’ve received more demarcated benefits. Bray called for a community benefit agreement. Turns out voters in McCracken County didn’t care enough about this issue to make a change and wanted to keep Clymer in office. He won handily, netting more than 12,000 votes to Bray’s roughly 7,600. It’s one of the few races across the country that went in favor of the candidate promising to do less when it came to data centers. 2. Pulaski County, Arkansas – After a blue wave election in Little Rock, this county government is on a collision course with data center development. We’ve been covering

Jackson Veterans Day parade set for Nov. 11

JACKSON, Mo., (KBSI) — The city of Jackson will honor military veterans with a Veterans Day parade Wednesday, Nov. 11. According to the Jackson Police Department, the parade will begin at 4 p.m. and travel through uptown Jackson. The parade will start at the Frozen Food Locker on South...

Cape Girardeau’s Spaghetti Day set for Nov. 5

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — The Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department and Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Foundation will host Spaghetti Day on Thursday, Nov. 5. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the A.C. Brase Arena in Cape Girardeau. Meals will include...

Cape Girardeau prepares for more road work and street improvements

The City of Cape Girardeau boasts plenty of fun activities, a lively downtown and multiple subdivisions, but all of that traffic can cause more stress on the roadways. While it might cause more delays and longer travel times, the City of Cape Girardeau is planning more construction projects and improvements to the roads around town.

Cape Public Library to host 2nd Fall Fair for families

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (Heartland News) - The Cape Girardeau Public Library will host a Fall Fair with games, crafts and a petting zoo. The free Fall Fair is scheduled for November 14 from noon until 3 p.m. in the back yard at the library at 711 N. Clark Street. Attendees...