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Grab A Sandwich From This Old-School Deli Tucked Inside A Kentucky Market Like It’s 1985

Some sandwiches are just lunch, and then there are the sandwiches at Midtown Market in Paducah, Kentucky, which are something closer to a religious experience wrapped in perfectly pressed bread. If you haven’t made the drive to this beloved neighborhood market yet, consider this your official wake-up call. Now...

Paducah, KY · 5d
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Pack Your Bags For This Under-The-Radar Kentucky Town Where Homes Go For Under $150,000

Nobody puts Mayfield, Kentucky on their vision board, and that is precisely what makes it one of the smartest places you could possibly end up. Sitting in the far western corner of Kentucky in the Jackson Purchase region, Mayfield is the county seat of Graves County and a town that operates with the quiet confidence of someone who knows they don’t need to prove anything to anybody.

Mayfield, KY · 3d
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Gov. Beshear announces multimillion dollar local railway infrastructure investment

Gov. Andy Beshear announced a multimillion-dollar investment Thursday for several local railway improvement projects. The grants were awarded through the Kentucky Short Line Infrastructure Preservation program, which helps fund upgrades like constructing new rail lines, preserving existing lines and improving drainage to modernize and maintain the state's railway network, according to a release from the governor's office.

Kentucky · 1d

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Marshall judge exec shares updates, rendering on senior center renovation project

BENTON, Ky. — Marshall County has received grants and additional funding to help pay for the highly anticipated Senior Citizens Center renovation project, which further shaped reconstruction plans of the building. Efforts to reopen the building have been underway since at least 2023. Judge Executive Kevin Spraggs recently shared...

Marshall County, KY · 21h
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KY elementary cheerleaders' chant sparks discussion on religious expression. What to know

A Crittenden County Junior Pro Cheerleading coach called for a school district review after she said a principal objected to elementary-age cheerleaders chanting “We’re Team Jesus” during a school hallway celebration. After the coach shared her stance on social media, the district said there was a miscommunication over policies on student expression. FULL STORY: KY cheerleaders chanted in school hallway, ‘We’re team Jesus.’ Why it led to concern Here are five things to know from the story: The chant happened Monday at Crittenden County Elementary School during a walk-through honoring the third- and fourth-grade Junior Pro cheerleading squad after their first-place finish in a competition over the weekend. Coach Brittany Buell-Schneider said the chant was unplanned and started by the girls themselves. She said the principal told her, “we will never be able to do that again.” Superintendent Tonya Driver said students have the right to express personal beliefs during the school day, as long as the expression is student-led and nondisruptive. Under Kentucky law, public school students can voluntarily pray and share religious or political viewpoints in assignments, speech, literature and clothing, provided they don’t disrupt or coerce others. Driver said district and school leaders will review policies on

Crittenden County, KY · 1d

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Kentucky angler nets $1.25 million prize on Old Hickory

Matt Robertson from Kuttawa, Ky., won last weekend’s World Bass Enterprises Champions Tournament on Old Hickory Lake to collect a record first-place prize of $1.25 million. The payout was part of a total purse of $3.5 million, billed as the biggest in fishing tournament history. Second place paid $500,000, third place $300,000, and on down through the order of finish.

Kuttawa, KY · 2d

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Kentucky measles cases climb to 207; Christian County reports 66 cases

Kentucky has now reported 207 confirmed measles cases in 2026, as the state continues to deal with its largest measles outbreak in decades.

Kentucky · 3d

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Scores Of Senior Home Delivered Meals Remain Suspended In WKY

Despite the reported downturn in funding, regional officials are trying to keep senior home delivered meals on the menu. During Monday afternoon’s Pennyrile Area Development District meeting in Hopkinsville, Aging & Independent Living Director Amanda Stokes gave comprehensive update on the program’s current state, and where leadership plans to go from here.

Hopkinsville, KY · 3d

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11 Lost Kentucky Street Corner Sights You May Remember Before They Vanished

Kentucky’s old street photographs contain buildings that once needed no explanation: a hotel opposite a theater, a market filled with trade, or a courthouse that made the town square instantly recognizable. Their loss changed more than a skyline. It changed the landmarks people used to describe where they were going.

Lexington, KY · 1d

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Turner says today’s game is about more than basketball

MURRAY — After two tough losses over the weekend at the high-profile Women’s College Basketball Opening Statement event in Virginia, two-time defending Missouri Valley Conference champion Murray State returns home today. And while the matchup with former Ohio Valley Conference foe Morehead State gives the Racers their long-awaited...

Murray, KY · 1d

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Graves County inmates build community food blessing box with donated materials

GRAVES COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – Inmates at the Graves County Jail and Restricted Custody Center are giving back to the community by building a food blessing box using lumber donated by the Wingo Lions Club. According to a social media post from the jail, inmates constructed the box as...

Graves County, KY · 3d

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Kentucky-Illinois Weather Alert: Paducah 27° Freeze Nov. 12-16

Northwest winds gusting to 23 mph give way to cold mornings across western Kentucky and southern Illinois.

Paducah, KY · 1d

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Murray State Men’s Basketball Gets Spot in National Poll

The Murray State men’s basketball team finds itself ranked in a national poll for the first time this season. After three straight wins, the Racers are now ranked at No.6 in the latest Mid Major Top-25 poll released by CollegeInsider.com. The Racers were not ranked in the organization’s preseason...

Murray, KY · 2d

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Ginger Wallace To Serve As Trigg Veterans Parade Grand Marshall

Trigg County native and U.S. Air Force Veteran Ginger Wallace will lead the Trigg County Veterans parade Wednesday as the Grand Marshal. Parade Committee member Karle Johnson says they are excited to honor Wallace this year during the parade. Johnson says they work to find a veteran each year that...

Trigg County, KY · 3d

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Kentucky Career Center to host job fair on Nov. 17

PADUCAH — Kentucky Career Center plans to host its weekly job fair in Paducah from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 17. The event will take place at the KCC, located at 416 S. Sixth St., Paducah, KY 42003. According to a flyer, the employers listed below...

Paducah, KY · 1d

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'I was terrified, and we did it anyway': Oklahoma man and dog bring cross-country journey to Paducah

PADUCAH — Robert Cowden and his dog Enzo took a stop Wednesday in Paducah on their journey canoeing the entirety of the Ohio River. The pair began their journey in late April with an 1,100 mile walk from Kansas to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. From there, Cowden and Enzo launched their canoe, Amazing Grace, from the start of the Ohio River in Pittsburgh.

Paducah, KY · 1d

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Newsweek ranks Baptist Health Paducah among Kentucky's best hospitals

PADUCAH — Baptist Health Paducah was ranked the No. 8 hospital in Kentucky on Newsweek's "America's Best-in-State Hospitals 2027" list. The ranking recognizes 800 hospitals nationwide and is designed to provide patients with information to help them make informed healthcare decisions close to home. Hospitals are evaluated based on...

Paducah, KY · 1d

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Lyon County Announces Inaugural Athletic Hall of Fame Class

Officials at Lyon County have announced the members of the inaugural Athletic Hall of Fame Class for the school. The announcement of the class was made Thursday. The members of the inaugural athletic class as well as the inaugural Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame class, will be formally recognized during this year’s Akridge Shootout, which is set for February 6th.

Lyon County, KY · 19h

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Trigg County Leaders Focused As Tax Exoneration Creates Quandary

A line-item tax miscue has become a multifaceted problem for Cadiz and Trigg County officials. Unprecedented as it is, leaders know it will have to be solved sooner, rather than later, or problems will persist. An outgoing magistrate this coming January, Alana Baker-Dunn still serves on the budget committee for...

Trigg County, KY · 3d

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Murray State women’s basketball celebrates Education Day with 81-72 win

MURRAY, KY. -- There was a little extra energy inside the CFSB Center Thursday morning, as Murray State women's basketball welcomed hundreds of local students for its annual Education Day game. The Racers gave the loud and energetic crowd plenty to cheer about, picking up an 81-72 win over Morehead...

Murray, KY · 21h