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Replacement of damaged utility poles on Hinkleville Road results in eastbound lane restriction
PADUCAH — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 1 reports utility crews from Jackson Purchase Energy and Paducah Power will plan a work zone lane restriction along U.S. 60/Hinkleville Road around 7 a.m. on Wednesday, May 15. The eastbound lane restriction is just west of the New Holt Road intersection...
PTHS: Commencement ceremony to be held in gym
PADUCAH — The commencement ceremony for Paducah Tilghman High School Class of 2024 will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, May 17, in the Otis Dinning gymnasium at PTHS, Paducah Public Schools announced Wednesday. The district said in a news release that the ceremony will be held indoors due...
Man accused of attacking another man with hammer
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. (KFVS) - A Paducah man is recovering after he was hit by a hammer. According to the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to a Paducah hospital on Sunday, May 12 to investigate injuries to a 61-year-old man. During the investigation, deputies learned that Roger...
Community leaders sign request for land transfer at Paducah Department of Energy site
PADUCAH — Several community leaders signed a formal letter of request Wednesday for the first transfer of land from the Paducah Department of Energy site to the community, the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce announced Wednesday. A news release from Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce said that the request...
Families enjoy lunch at local restaurant to celebrate Mother's Day
PADUCAH — Many people go out for lunch or dinner on Mother's Day, whether they're new parents or remembering and honoring parents who have passed on. According to the National Restaurant Association, 43% of people will head out for a meal on Mother's Day. Local restaurants like Big Ed's...
7 local locations featured on the West Kentucky BBQ Belt
HENDERSON, Ky. – Welcome to the West Kentucky BBQ Belt. The initiative by Kentucky Tourism aims to introduce the world to a region associated with mouthwatering barbecue, according to a release by Team Kentucky. May 16, National BBQ Day, marks the opening of the new experience, featuring at least...
Metropolis firefighter honored during Annual Fallen Firefighter Memorial and Medal of Honor Ceremony
SPRINGFIELD, IL — Captain Clay Childers, with the Metropolis Fire Department was awarded a Medal of Valor on Tuesday during the annual Fallen Firefighter Memorial and Medal of Honor Ceremony. According to a news release from the office of the Illinois State Fire Marshall, the ceremony on Tuesday was...
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