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Beshear appoints James Mills as interim District Court Judge to replace Judge Hollowell, who died in October 2023
PADUCAH — James Mills, the current 1st Assistant Commonwealths Attorney for McCracken County, confirmed Governor Andy Beshear appointed him interim District Court Judge in response to Judge Chris Hollowell's passing in October 2023. The executive order from Gov. Beshear reads in part, "I, Andy Beshear, Governor of the Commonwealth...
New treatment center to open in Mayfield, Kentucky
MAYFIELD, Ky. (KFVS) - There’s a new place for those struggling with drug addiction coming to western Kentucky, but it’s in the same place a previous recovery center brought concerns and complaints from neighbors and law enforcement. Recovery Works shut down in the summer of 2023 and while...
Paducah's Carson Center holds Party for a Purpose fundraising event
PADUCAH — Hundreds of people filled Paducah's Carson Center Thursday evening to wine, dine and party!. Party for a Purpose is the major fundraising event for The Luther F. Carson Four Rivers Center, which is a 501c3 nonprofit performing arts center. Located in downtown Paducah, the Carson Center serves as a venue for a wide variety of entertainment, cultural, and education programming.
2 face charges after traffic stop in mall parking lot
PADUCAH, Ky. (KBSI) – Two people face charges after a sheriff’s deputy made a traffic stop in a mall parking lot in Paducah. A deputy with the McCracken County Sheriff’s office made a traffic stop in the Ross parking lot of the Kentucky Oaks Mall around 3:18 p.m. on April 26.
Lineup announced for Lower Town Arts and Music Festival
PADUCAH — The Lower Town Arts and Music Festival is happening on Friday, May 10 and Saturday, May 11 at Seventh and Madison Streets in Paducah. The festival will include art, family activities, delicious food, and music. On Friday, attendees can enjoy music from S.G. Goodman, Solid Rock It...
Jamie Mills sworn in as interim district judge ahead of May primary
PADUCAH — Interim District Judge Jamie Mills was sworn in at 8:30 a.m. Thursday at the McCracken County Courthouse. Mills was sworn in by Judge Todd Jones — the two attended law school together. Gov. Andy Beshear announced Mills' appointment on Wednesday ahead of the May primary election....
Paducah Police Department says ‘Coffee with a Cop’ creates relaxed interactions with law enforcement
PADUCAH — The Paducah Police is hosting ‘Coffee with a Cop’ from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 8, at Etcetera Coffeehouse. The police department says the public event is an excellent opportunity for community members to ask questions about the department’s work in Paducah’s neighborhoods.
PTHS students earn awards at National History Day competition
PADUCAH — Six Paducah Tilghman High School students earned placements at the Kentucky National History Day competition, held Saturday, April 27, at the University of Kentucky. Elena Adkins, Liam Black, and Azlyn Goodyke were named state champions in the Senior Documentary category for their documentary, titled Preserving What Is...
Paducah sports complex should break ground in less than two months
PADUCAH — The McCracken County Sports Tourism Commission (STC) heard Wednesday night the Paducah McCracken County sports complex project is expected to break ground in June or July at the latest. The selection committee, created per the interlocal agreement between the county, city, and sports tourism commission, has received...
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