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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 · 4d
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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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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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'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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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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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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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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Community photographer ‘Pee Wee’ Petty receives NAACP Image Award

MAYFIELD, Ky. — While Mayfield has changed throughout its history, one element has remained consistent — Joseph Petty will be there to photograph it. Most know him by his nickname “Pee Wee,” which he earned in his youth for his short yet energetic stature. Locals have...

Mayfield, KY · 13h

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‘Purple with a Purpose’ brings awareness to Southern Illinois' homeless youth

METROPOLIS, Ill. — While Metropolis is known as the Home of Superman, purple bows around the Superman statue are serving as a reminder that not all Massac County residents have a place to call home, which is especially hard for its youngest residents. For the second year, Regional Office...

Massac County, IL · 1d

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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 · 1d

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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 · 18h

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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 · 19h

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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 Career Center to host job fair on Nov. 17

PADUCAH — Kentucky Career Center plans to host its weekly job fair in Paducah from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 17. The event will take place at the KCC, located at 416 S. Sixth St., Paducah, KY 42003. According to a flyer, the employers listed below...

Paducah, KY · 1d

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11/13 Gridiron Glory

PADUCAH, Ky. — Check out the scores and highlights from week 13 of Gridiron Glory below, including the opening round of the playoffs in Kentucky and Tennessee, and the second round of playoffs in Illinois. For more on the Local 6 teams competing in the quarterfinals of the Illinois...

Paducah, KY · 8h

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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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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 · 19h

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Marshall judge exec shares updates, rendering on senior center renovation project

BENTON, Ky. — Marshall County has received grants and additional funding to help pay for the highly anticipated Senior Citizens Center renovation project, which further shaped reconstruction plans of the building. Efforts to reopen the building have been underway since at least 2023. Judge Executive Kevin Spraggs recently shared...

Marshall County, KY · 1d