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Several changes set for U.S. 51 in Bardwell to start Tuesday
PADUCAH — Several changes are slated for U.S. 51 through Bardwell in Carlisle County starting Tuesday, June 4, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet said Thursday. A news release from KYTC said drivers who regularly travel on the road should be aware of the upcoming changes:. The U.S. 51/U.S. 61/Front Street...
Paducah City Commission announces ethics investigation into city employee
PADUCAH — An investigation into a city employee by the recently formed Paducah Board of Ethics was confirmed following a nearly hourlong executive session during Tuesday night’s Paducah City Commission meeting. Following an executive session, the board came out without Mayor George Bray and made a motion. “Having...
Mayfield community lends a hand, helps Dawson Springs with tornado recovery
DAWSON SPRINGS, Ky. — A local community is lending a hand to those affected by Sunday night's tornadoes. The National Weather Service issued a preliminary EF-3 rating for the tornado that hit Dawson Springs. People in Mayfield are sending help because they were going through this same recovery with...
DOE to demolish water tower in Paducah on May 31
PADUCAH, Ky. (KBSI) – Those living and working in Paducah may hear a big boom on Friday. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will demolish an about 300-foot-tall water tower at the DOE Paducah site by the controlled use of explosives. Access to the site will be restricted to...
Roundabouts considered for Kentucky 121 Bypass
MAYFIELD, Ky. — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is proposing roundabouts in a traffic flow and safety project focusing specifically on the Kentucky 121 Bypass. But some residents feel uncertain about the possibility of new roundabouts. Donnie Woods lives in Graves County and drives the Kentucky 121 Bypass in Mayfield...
Housing Authority of Paducah seeks federal funding for public housing projects
PADUCAH — The Housing Authority of Paducah is requesting $500,000 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for its Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant. The funds will be used for all of Paducah's Affordable Housing, renovating interior walls and floors and establishing more amenities for tenants. The...
Paducah Chamber award 2024
Paducah chamber named finalist for Chamber of the Year award. The Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce has been named as a finalist for the 2024 Chamber of the Year award, the chamber announced Wednesday. The chamber previously earned the award in 2011 and 2017; and was a finalist in 2022.
Residents, business owners question Paducah's proposed noise ordinance
PADUCAH — The first reading of a proposed new noise ordinance for the City of Paducah, held on Tuesday, still raises questions for downtown residents and business owners. The new ordinance, a part of the city's repeal and replace process, brings significant changes after weeks of disagreement surrounding the current ordinance and its enforcement. The most notable changes include revisions in times, days, measurements, and penalties.
Veteran celebrates Memorial Day
Veteran celebrates Memorial Day weekend while remembering others who served. "They sacrifice every day," said John Barr, a local Veteran talking about the United States military. As many in the local 6 area have family cookouts, go on vacations or enjoy a day of relaxing at home, a local Veteran urges them to remember those who sacrificed their lives for the country.
Statewide campaign tour against Ky. school choice amendment kicks off in Paducah
Education advocates opposing a proposed constitutional amendment that would move funding away from public schools held their first campaign stop in Paducah on Tuesday. Protect Our Schools KY officially launched last week to oppose Amendment 2, which would change Kentucky’s Constitution to allow tax dollars to go toward private and charter schools.
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