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Excitement for Paducah Pride grows as community leaders work to relaunch the event
PADUCAH — Following the cancellation of Paducah PrideFest, the Paducah Diversity Advocacy Board has partnered with three locally-owned businesses — R.B.'s Unique Touch, the Hotel 1857 Event Center and O&A's Piano Bar — to bring a new Pride event to Paducah in 2024. This came after the...
Crews put finishing touches on AQS QuiltWeek 2024
On Wednesday, the American Quilter’s Society will host its 38th QuiltWeek in Paducah, and with more than 30,000 expected visitors to the city, crews are working hard to make final adjustments to the massive convention’s venues. The McCracken County Convention and Expo Center and the dome pavilion are...
Mobile home hauler hits traffic barrels, causes back up along I-24 work zone
PADUCAH — A mobile home hauler hit traffic barrels along a KYTC work zone on I24 westbound near the Tennessee River Bridge, causing a back up, the KYTC said in a Tuesday morning news release. Contractors were reportedly repairing potholes near the work zone exit point. According to the...
Tours of the Columbia Art House happening Saturday in Paducah
PADUCAH, Ky. (KFVS) - The Columbia Board of Volunteers is planning a series of tours of the historic Columbia Art House in Paducah, Kentucky. According to the organizers, the tours are scheduled for April 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Each tour is allotted one hour and will be hosted by one of the Columbia board members. There will be five tours in total.
2 arrested in connection with mult. thefts in western Ky.
LYON COUNTY, Ky. (KFVS) - Two people were arrested in connection with multiple thefts in western Kentucky. Jacob R. Walker, 33, of Marion, was arrested in Lyon County for criminal trespassing, drug paraphernalia, possession of fentanyl and receiving stolen property over $10,000-auto. He faces additional burglary and theft charges in Crittenden County.
Paducah police investigate after 1 injured in shooting
PADUCAH, Ky. (KBSI) – Paducah Police are investigating after one person was injured in a shooting late Friday night. Police responded to the area of the 2700 block of Trimble Street after receiving a call of several shots fired around 10:53 p.m. on April 19. While officers were enroute,...
Mug Monday: Paducah Day Nursery
Victory Celebration Jackpot Raffle to support United Way of Western Kentucky and Paducah Day Nursery. The Paducah Day Nursery is a daycare with programs and resources geared towards low-income families. They even provide transport to and from their facilities.
North Friendship Road Work Problems
Businesses on Lone Oak Road suffer from continued road work on North Friendship Road. Back-ups, fender benders, and growing frustration from drivers and some business owners is what has unfolded near the Lone Oak Road and the new North Friendship Road intersection. That's on top of the work happening this week to install a new traffic light.
Sheldon Haudenschild Rides the Haud Line to Paducah Victory
PADUCAH, KY – The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree in the Haudenschild family. Almost 14 years to the date that Jac Haudenschild drove to the win at Kentucky’s Paducah International Raceway, his son – Sheldon Haudenschild – put together a very similar race to make his own trip to Victory Lane.
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