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Murray State Men’s Basketball Gets Spot in National Poll

The Murray State men’s basketball team finds itself ranked in a national poll for the first time this season. After three straight wins, the Racers are now ranked at No.6 in the latest Mid Major Top-25 poll released by CollegeInsider.com. The Racers were not ranked in the organization’s preseason...

Murray, KY · 2d
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Grab A Sandwich From This Old-School Deli Tucked Inside A Kentucky Market Like It’s 1985

Some sandwiches are just lunch, and then there are the sandwiches at Midtown Market in Paducah, Kentucky, which are something closer to a religious experience wrapped in perfectly pressed bread. If you haven’t made the drive to this beloved neighborhood market yet, consider this your official wake-up call. Now...

Paducah, KY · 6d
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Marion County forfeits to Paducah Tilghman in state playoffs

LEBANON — Marion County forfeited its game to Paducah Tilghman in the opening round of the KHSAA Class 4A Football State Playoffs on Friday, Nov. 6. Due to a depleted number of participants, Marion County made the difficult decision to forfeit the postseason matchup to Paducah Tilghman. Injuries and...

Paducah, KY · 3d

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11 Lost Kentucky Street Corner Sights You May Remember Before They Vanished

Kentucky’s old street photographs contain buildings that once needed no explanation: a hotel opposite a theater, a market filled with trade, or a courthouse that made the town square instantly recognizable. Their loss changed more than a skyline. It changed the landmarks people used to describe where they were going.

Lexington, KY · 1d
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Pack Your Bags For This Under-The-Radar Kentucky Town Where Homes Go For Under $150,000

Nobody puts Mayfield, Kentucky on their vision board, and that is precisely what makes it one of the smartest places you could possibly end up. Sitting in the far western corner of Kentucky in the Jackson Purchase region, Mayfield is the county seat of Graves County and a town that operates with the quiet confidence of someone who knows they don’t need to prove anything to anybody.

Mayfield, KY · 3d

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Communities share how they utilize warming centers during the winter

PADUCAH — It’s getting colder, and it can be difficult for those who are unhoused. The Washington Street Warming Center in Paducah has opened its doors to help those who are in need. While other communities may not have a warming center like the one on Washington Street,...

Paducah, KY · 1d

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Kentucky angler nets $1.25 million prize on Old Hickory

Matt Robertson from Kuttawa, Ky., won last weekend’s World Bass Enterprises Champions Tournament on Old Hickory Lake to collect a record first-place prize of $1.25 million. The payout was part of a total purse of $3.5 million, billed as the biggest in fishing tournament history. Second place paid $500,000, third place $300,000, and on down through the order of finish.

Kuttawa, KY · 2d

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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.

Paducah, KY · 2d

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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 · 1d

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Students surprise Paducah Middle principal with state award

PADUCAH — Paducah Middle School Principal Geco Ross received the Kentucky Educator Award on Tuesday, with the Kentucky Department of Education commending his leadership and dedication to education. According to KDE Director of Educator Recruitment and Development Veda Stewart, the Kentucky Educator Award includes a $500 cash prize, a...

Paducah, KY · 3d

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Paducah to host downtown Christmas tree lighting Nov. 17

PADUCAH, Ky. (KBSI) – The city of Paducah will kick off the holiday season with its Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 17. The celebration begins at 5:30 p.m. on Water Street near the floodwall opening between Broadway and Jefferson Street. City officials will illuminate Paducah’s 26-foot...

Paducah, KY · 13h

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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.

Mccracken County, KY · 23h

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Racer men’s basketball set for Friday night matchup

MURRAY — The Murray State men’s basketball team wraps up its three-game homestand on Friday night as the Racers welcome Texas Southern to town for a 7 p.m. tipoff inside the newly reimagined CFSB Center. The Racers have opened the season with three wins, while Texas Southern is coming off its first victory of the year earlier this week.

Murray, KY · 1d

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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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Forever Home Friday — meet Aaron!

This week's Forever Home Friday featured pup is Aaron! Where is A A Ron? Well, he's currently staying with the Mayfield Graves County Animal Shelter, waiting for his forever home!

Mayfield, KY · 14h

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Van de Ven, Rayoum Commit to Murray State Volleyball

(Paducah, KY) Leopold’s Ashtyn Van de Ven and Valle Catholic’s Lexie Rayoum have both signed to play college volleyball with Murray State University. Van de Ven was a four year starter at Leopold. This season, she tallied 152 kills, 903 assists, 45 aces, and 270 digs in 105 sets.

Paducah, KY · 1d

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Scores Of Senior Home Delivered Meals Remain Suspended In WKY

Despite the reported downturn in funding, regional officials are trying to keep senior home delivered meals on the menu. During Monday afternoon’s Pennyrile Area Development District meeting in Hopkinsville, Aging & Independent Living Director Amanda Stokes gave comprehensive update on the program’s current state, and where leadership plans to go from here.

Hopkinsville, KY · 3d

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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 · 12h

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Turner says today’s game is about more than basketball

MURRAY — After two tough losses over the weekend at the high-profile Women’s College Basketball Opening Statement event in Virginia, two-time defending Missouri Valley Conference champion Murray State returns home today. And while the matchup with former Ohio Valley Conference foe Morehead State gives the Racers their long-awaited...

Murray, KY · 2d

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Graves County inmates build community food blessing box with donated materials

GRAVES COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – Inmates at the Graves County Jail and Restricted Custody Center are giving back to the community by building a food blessing box using lumber donated by the Wingo Lions Club. According to a social media post from the jail, inmates constructed the box as...

Graves County, KY · 3d