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Arkansas man dies in Friday morning crash off of Blandville Road
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, KY — An Arkansas man died Friday morning in a fatal crash on Blandville Road. According to a news release from the McCracken County Sheriff's Office, officers responded to the report of a crash on Blandville Road involving two vehicles. The crash reportedly happened around 6 a.m., and one of the vehicles involved had been overturned.
Paducah man arrested for felony assault charge
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. (KFVS) - After a woman was hospitalized Wednesday evening, a Paducah man is facing a felony assault charge. According to the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to the area of Bryant Ford Road regarding a domestic physical disturbance. The victim told the deputies that...
Southern Illinois communities take steps to move on from coal for jobs, growth
METROPOLIS, Ill. — With the closure of coal-powered power plants and coal mines around Illinois, many communities are wondering what their next steps are for jobs and growth. The Rural Development arm of the United States Department of Agriculture hosted a two-day workshop Tuesday and Wednesday, May 14-15, that...
Sophie and Grace — two adorable dogs in need of a forever home
METROPOLIS, IL — Sophie and Grace are two sweet pups looking for their forever home after their owner unexpectedly passed away. Sophie is the brown and white-haired dog, and Gracie has black and tan fur. Both dogs are available at Project Hope Humane Society in Metropolis, Illinois. The Humane...
10 students graduate high school with college degrees in southern IL
VIENNA, Ill. (KBSI) – For more than a decade, Vienna High School has had multiple students who have marched to pomp and circumstance back-to-back. Superintendent Josh Stafford says that 10 seniors in this class of 2024 have completed their requirements for high school, but also completed their associates degrees. They earned them at Shawnee Community College or Southeastern Illinois College.
2024 Annabelle Festival set for June 8
ANNA, Ill. (KFVS) - The Annabelle Festival will take place Saturday, June 8 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The festival will be on Davie Street with special events at Anna Arts Center, a walking tour of Anna, a bus tour, activities for children at KidFest, crafts with Anna-Jonesboro Garden Club, free live music and a free car show.
Fight over the role of library in small Illinois town
A culture war is playing out in the small town of Metropolis, Ill., where the public library and a church are battling over the library's role. The issues include prayer in the library and the removal of thousands of books. NBC News' Antonia Hylton reports.
Mound City National Cemetery to host annual Memorial Day program
MOUND CITY, Ill. (KFVS) - Mound City National Cemetery will host its annual Memorial Day program on Saturday, May 25. The public is invited to help place flags on all the graves on Thursday, May 23 at 4:30 p.m. The Memorial Day program will start at 10 a.m. on Saturday....
Department of Justice opens civil rights investigation into Kentucky Juvenile Centers
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- The U.S. Department of Justice has opened an investigation into conditions at 8 youth detention centers run by the Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice. Included in the the investigation are facilities in Warren and McCracken County where Western Kentucky juveniles are sent. The investigation will look to see if the state adequately […]
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