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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...
McCracken County Riverport Authority Board of Directors to hold Tuesday meeting
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. — The McCracken Riverport Authority Board of Directors will hold a special meeting at 4 p.m., Tuesday, May 7, in the conference room located at the Paducah- McCracken County Riverport Authorities Administration Office. See the attached PDF for the meeting's agenda.
Kansas City R&B Singer Lady D to Perform at Paducah Lowertown Arts & Music Festival
Kansas City soul singer Lady D is set to perform at Paducah's Lowertown Arts & Music Festival, held Friday, May 10, and Saturday, May 11, in Paducah's historic Lowertown Arts District. Lady D started her music career singing in church choir, which inspired her to perform across the country singing soul, blues, and jazz. She's opened for many notable artists, including Kool & the Gang. Morning Edition host Daniel Hurt speaks with Lady D ahead of her performance.
Louisville Psych-Soul Band The Jesse Lees to Perform at Lowertown Arts & Music Festival
The Lowertown Arts & Music Festival will be held on Friday, May 10, and Saturday, May 11, in Paducah's historic Lowertown Arts District. This year's lineup includes The Jesse Lees, a psychedelic soul band from Louisville. Fronted by Otis Junior on vocals, Adonis Gentry on guitar, Brandon Smith on keyboard, and Chris King on drums, the band will perform on Friday evening. Morning Edition host Daniel Hurt speaks to Gentry ahead of the band's performance.
Vehicle collision injures two people in McCracken County
PADUCAH, Ky. (KFVS) - Two people were injured in a two-vehicle crash in McCracken County Saturday afternoon. Around 1:18 p.m. on April 27, deputies with the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the intersection of North Friendship and New Holt Road for a two-vehicle collision with injuries. Through...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: The best waffle fries in Paducah won't be found where you think
There is no question in my mind. If I were to ask you about waffle fries, many of you would instantly think of Chick-fil-A — and this is exactly what they want you to think. While Chick-fil-A may have perfected the chicken sandwich, in the realm of fries, they are missing the mark and are completely outclassed by an unlikely local restaurant. If Chick-fil-A's stances on important social issues weren’t enough to keep you from eating there, the elation you'll experience from the waffle fries expertly crafted by Just Hamburgers in Paducah will pull you away for good. Just Hamburgers makes the best waffle fries in town — and it's not even close.
Paducah mayor raises awareness during Mental Health Awareness Month
PADUCAH, Ky. (KBSI) – May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Paducah Mayor George Bray is raising awareness of the role mental health plays in everyone’s lives. Read the message from Mayor George Bray. We live in a rapidly changing world that can be complex to navigate. The pandemic...
Near record highs Wednesday, some storms possible
Very warm temperatures are expected over the next several days. Storms are going to be possible each day, as well. The record high for Cape Girardeau Wednesday is 87 degrees set in 2012. We’ll be very close to that temperature by the afternoon!. The record high for Paducah is...
United Way Victory Celebration
United Way honors individuals who help improve western Kentucky. United Way of Western Kentucky hosted its annual Victory Celebration on Tuesday at Walker Hall Event Center in Paducah. The banquet recognized the impact the nonprofit and its partners made in 2023.
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