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Paducah man arrested in investigation into suspected meth trafficking, gun shipment

MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. (Heartland News) - A Paducah man is in custody in connection with an investigation into suspected methamphetamine trafficking and the illegal shipping of guns. James Climpson, 45, was arrested during a traffic stop in Paducah on two counts of possession of a handgun by a convicted felon.

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Lyon County disturbance call leads to strangulation charge

A disturbance call last week in Lyon County has resulted in a strangulation charge for an Eddyville man. According to WPKY, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office reports deputies were called to a home on KY 373 just after 7:00 pm on November 5th. They say 48-year-old Joshua Sneed became...

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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.

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‘Purple with a Purpose’ brings awareness to Southern Illinois' homeless youth

METROPOLIS, Ill. — While Metropolis is known as the Home of Superman, purple bows around the Superman statue are serving as a reminder that not all Massac County residents have a place to call home, which is especially hard for its youngest residents. For the second year, Regional Office...

Massac County, IL · 1d
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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 · 2d

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Metropolis plant marks nuclear fuel milestone as energy demand grows

METROPOLIS, Ill. (Heartland News) - As the United States looks to nuclear power to meet its growing energy needs, a facility in southern Illinois is playing a role no other community in the country can currently fill. On Thursday, Solstice Advanced Materials celebrated a production milestone at its Metropolis Works...

Metropolis, IL · 1d

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Marion home damaged by fire

A home in Marion was damaged by a fire early Thursday morning. Firefighters from Marion, Salem, and across Crittenden County were called out to the blaze on Weldon Street just after 3:15 a.m. According to The Crittenden Press, smoke and flames were visible on the northwest side of the home and through its roof as well.

Marion, KY · 1d

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Friday WMOK News Check Yellow Sheet for November 13th 2026

All day — 9th Annual Christmas Barn Sale Trail, with more than 14 decorated barns across Massac County. Admission is free, and the trail runs through Saturday, November 14. 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. — C.O.P.E. Food Pantry distribution, 1013 North Ave., Metropolis. Today is the final day to...

Massac County, IL · 22h

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Kentucky awards $15.1 million for riverport projects, including Paducah and Hickman

WESTERN Ky. (Heartland News) - Some western Kentucky riverports will receive money through the Kentucky Public Riverport Construction and Maintenance program. Governor Andy Beshear announced the $15.1 million investment on Friday, November 13. The program will fund 15 total projects that include equipment upgrades and replacement, warehouse and storage expansion,...

Paducah, KY · 1d

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Lyons Open Preseason with Tough Loss at McCracken

The defending 2nd Region champion Lyon County Lyons took to the court at McCracken County Thursday night for their first scrimmage of the preseason. The contest was close thoughout with the Mustangs ending up outscoring the Lyons 44-40. The contest was played with four 10-minute quarters and a running clock.

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