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Softball Recap: Elverado wins going away against Pope County
Elverado put the finishing touches on their tenth blowout victory of the season on Friday. They blew past the Pope County Pirates 16-1. The win was familiar territory for Elverado who now have four in a row. Elverado got a massive performance out of Auna McClure, who scored three runs...
Three Southern Illinois sites added to Top 10 Most Endangered Historic Places in Illinois
GOLCONDA, IL — On Tuesday, May 7, Landmarks Illinois—a non-profit focused on historic preservation—released their 2024 Most Endangered Historic Places in Illinois. Three sites on the list are located in Southern Illinois, including the Buel House in Golconda, the Shawneetown Bank in Old Shawneetown, and the Johnson County Courthouse in Vienna.
Only one year left until the real ID policy goes into affect
PADUCAH — In 365 days, you'll no longer be able to fly without a Real ID. This is a federal effort to standardize driver's licenses and IDs nationwide or enter restricted federal agencies. But even with the upcoming change, which will impact all federal facilities—not just airports—there are ways...
2 juveniles arrested in McCracken County on several charges
PADUCAH, Ky., (KBSI)- McCracken County Sheriff’s Office investigated a rash of vehicle thefts overnight. Deputies noticed a suspicious vehicle in the area of Lakeview Drive in Lone Oak. The vehicle was attempting to illude the deputy, but almost immediately crashed out on Milton Drive. Three suspects were observed fleeing...
Traffic stop leads to arrest in McCracken County
PADUCAH, Ky., (KBSI)- On May 3rd, 2024, deputies with the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on Lone Oak Rd. The vehicle was a 2011 Mitsubishi passenger car. During the investigation, it was discovered that the driver, 57-year-old James D. Hicks of Paducah, Ky, was in possession...
New dog parks in Paducah to open May 14
PADUCAH, Ky., (KBSI)- The City of Paducah is inviting the community to attend the ribbon cutting and official opening of the Noble Park Dog Parks on Tuesday, May 14 at 1:30 p.m. The new parks are located adjacent to the Anna Baumer Building and Shelter 17 behind the amphitheater. The...
Baseball Recap: Chase Freeman leads Zeigler-Royalton to victory over Pope County
Zeigler-Royalton got themselves on the board against Pope County on Friday, but Pope County never followed suit. They walked away with a 4-0 win over the Pope County Pirates. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Zeigler-Royalton. Not much got past Connor McCoy, who gave up just four hits and...
City of Paducah Planning Director Nicholas Hutchison has unexpectedly resigned
PADUCAH — The City of Paducah’s Planning Director Nicholas Hutchison unexpectedly resigned from his position on Friday. City Manager Daron Jordan confirmed Hutchison’s resignation on Monday. “We are disappointed that he was moving on to the next chapter of his life, but it was totally unexpected from our standpoint,” said Jordan. “But we trust he’s made an informed decision on what was best for him, and we want what’s best for him, and we want to support him going forward.”
More birthing options are now available at Baptist Health Paducah
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. — More birthing options are now available for expecting mothers. Baptist Health Paducah just started offering midwifery services. The hospital said midwife services offer an alternative form of care and support during the labor and delivery process, minimizing medical interventions with an emphasis on personalized care.
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