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City of Metropolis, library leaders react to making national headlines
METROPOLIS, Ill. — Metropolis Public Library made national headlines Tuesday night. The NBC Nightly News story uncovered months of controversy surrounding the library. That controversy first started in January, when the library adopted the Illinois library system act. Shortly after, people claimed attempts of book censorship by then-Director Rosemary Baxter. That sparked a protest outside the library in February, which was followed by tense board meetings. The board later fired Baxter from her position.
Fight over the role of library in small Illinois town
A culture war is playing out in the small town of Metropolis, Ill., where the public library and a church are battling over the library's role. The issues include prayer in the library and the removal of thousands of books. NBC News' Antonia Hylton reports.
Paducah Salvation Army announces upcoming leadership transition
PADUCAH — The Salvation Army in Paducah announced the organization will experience leadership changes in June. Lieutenants David and Brittney Donegan, the current leaders, are transferring to Hopkinsville, Kentucky. In response, Captains Benny and Crystal Carringer, who are transferring from Johnson City, Tennessee, will succeed the Donegans. According to...
Paducah medical marijuana
Paducah mayor on medical cannabis: 'We need to move quickly to regulate it'. The Paducah City Commission met Tuesday night to begin discussion about allowing and regulating medical cannabis in Paducah. The commission will read a resolution expressing their position on allowing medical cannabis in Paducah at the next meeting.
A local church starts a community garden, to help create more access to nutritious food
PADUCAH — Washington Street Baptist Church in Paducah had its first planting party Wednesday night as an effort to create more access to free and healthy food. It's to kick off the creation of the church's community garden. As kids started to plant seeds, many were excited to help...
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...
Barkley Regional Airport Authority Airport Board of Directors to hold Monday meeting
PADUCAH — The Barkley Regional Airport Authority Airport Board of Directors will hold a special meeting at 3:30 p.m., Monday, May 20, at the Airport Conference Room. See the attached PDF for the meeting's agenda.
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...
Friday After 5 season opener canceled
The season opener for the “Friday After 5” concert series has been canceled, in anticipation of rain and possible thunderstorms Friday and Friday night. The National Weather Service in Paducah is forecasting rain throughout the day Friday and a 50% chance of rain and thunderstorms Friday night.
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