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2 face drug charges after found passed out in car in courthouse parking lot
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – Two people face drug charges after deputies conducted a welfare check in the parking lot of the McCracken County Courthouse. Jennifer Henderson of Benton, Ky. faces charges of public intoxication, possession of controlled substance 1st degree (meth) 2nd offense and drug paraphernalia. Michael Dickerson...
Many celebrate remodeling of Lone Oak Intermediate School with ribbon cutting
PADUCAH, Ky. (KBSI) – Students, staff and community members celebrated the recent remodeling of Lone Oak Intermediate School on Friday. Students, administrators, board members and many more celebrated with a ribbon cutting. Lone Oak Intermediate School is located at 225 John E Robinson Ave in Paducah.
Baptist Health Paducah donates over 175 pounds of food to Paducah Cooperative Ministry
PADUCAH — Employees with Baptist Health Paducah donated more than 175 pounds of food to Paducah Cooperative Ministry Friday morning during their 100 Days of Service to mark the health system’s upcoming centennial. According to a news release from Baptist Health, the 100 Days of Service campaign focused...
'When I see this, it touches my heart; it makes me want to do more.' Patriotic quilt inspires Vietnam Veteran
PADUCAH — Quilts are works of art that can inspire the person looking at them. That proved true for Vietnam War Veteran Robert Saint John and his wife, Daphna Flegal, during this year's AQS QuiltWeek. The couple stumbled upon a quilt by Barbara Clem of Illinois named "Let Freedom...
AQS QuiltWeek attracts first-time and returning visitors
PADUCAH — AQS QuiltWeek is officially underway as tens of thousands of people are turning out to view quilts, meet other quilters and shop with vendors. "It opens your, your mind and your eyes and everything to what is possible," said Mary Gordon, who has attended QuiltWeek nearly every year for the last 20 years.
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...
Experienced Livingston Central eyeing deep run at All 'A' State
SMITHLAND, KY -- Ten years after winning their first All 'A' State Softball Championship, the Livingston Central Lady Cardinals are eyeing another run to bring home a championship. The Lady Cardinals will begin pool play in this years All 'A' State Tournament on Saturday. It will be their second straight...
'It's the last building of its kind' — says UpperTown Heritage Foundation on Hotel Metropolitan grant request
PADUCAH — The UpperTown Heritage Foundation has requested $1.34 million from the Mellon Foundation for improvements to the Hotel Metropolitan Museum. The museum hasn't undergone renovations since 2000 — the year the foundation obtained the building. If received, the City of Paducah and the UpperTown Heritage Foundation want...
Paducah nurse receives DAISY award for extraordinary care for patients and their families
PADUCAH — An ICU nurse at Baptist Health Paducah recently received the DAISY award. This award is given to nurses who display extraordinary clinical skills and compassionate care to each of their patients. According to a news release from Baptist Health, Jamie Ablett, RN, received the award after two...
Brooks Stadium Commission to hold Thursday meeting
PADUCAH — The Brooks Stadium Commission will hold a meeting at 12 p.m., Thursday, May 2, at City of Paducah City Hall, located at 300 South 5th Street. IV. Approval of Board Minutes for Special Called Meeting April 9, 2024. V. Report on Status of Brooks Stadium. VI. Report...
AQS Quilt Contest awards "the best quilts that are being made today"
PADUCAH — The 2024 AQS Paducah Quilt Contest brought in the best quilts from all over the world. Over 400 quilts were entered in 16 categories ranging from miniature quilts to group-made quilts. Hundreds of contestants of the 38th AQS Paducah Quilt Contest gathered at Walker Hall on Tuesday...
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