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Theft investigation leads to drug charges for Paducah woman and Mayfield man
A Paducah woman and Mayfield man are facing drug charges as part of an ongoing theft investigation. The McCracken County Sheriff's Office and Paducah Police were working together to investigate a reported theft from a Paducah home. Authorities said a white Uhaul pick up truck reportedly left the house and...
2024 Rod Run ran and ran and ran!
This past week saw a crowd and celebration even greater than the temperatures in which they arrived. In a town that swarms downtown for holidays and events, the Rod Run tends to be a home-run. The 2024 Rod Run saw hundreds of cars and what felt like thousands of people...
Man gets pulled over, caught with cocaine, and tased in Madisonville, police say
MADISONVILLE, Ky. (WEVV) — Madisonville Police say they had to use force to take control of a suspect they caught with drugs. Officers say they pulled 45-year-old Marcus McDuffie over on Wednesday afternoon after watching him improperly hold the left lane for three miles before changing lanes too close to a semi.
Circumstances Force Futrell To Resign From Cadiz Council
In Kentucky, it isn’t often that a city council person must resign to follow state law and the Commonwealth’s Public Pension Authority, in order to meet specific guidelines about credited time in the County Employee Retirement System and the Kentucky Teacher Retirement System. But such is the case...
Migratory bird hunting season begins this weekend
No matter whether taking aim involves drawing a bow, lining up iron sights or peering through a scope, hunting seasons for more than a dozen game species open in Kentucky each fall. Before you take to the field, familiarize yourself with the rules. The 2024-25 Kentucky Hunting Guide for Migratory Birds and Waterfowl, from the […] The post Migratory bird hunting season begins this weekend appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
Kentucky businesses receive award for adding local foods to their menus
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 29, 2024) – Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell has traveled throughout Kentucky this summer to award food-based agribusinesses that prioritized buying local food products for their establishments. Nine businesses received the lifetime award for their commitment to the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s (KDA) Buy Local program.
NWS: Microburst takes down trees during storms in northern Kentucky
ALEXANDRIA, Ky. — Damage left behind from Wednesday night's storms was caused by a microburst, according to the National Weather Service. What is a microburst? A microburst is a localized column of sinking air within a thunderstorm. It happens when a thunderstorm updraft "suffocates" and collapses on itself. The...
Beshear criticizes DOJ report that found Kentucky violates rights of Louisvillians with mental illness
Gov. Andy Beshear questioned aspects of a new federal report that found the state of Kentucky seems to be violating the rights of people with serious mental illnesses.
Louisville man charged after allegedly stabbing neighbor during dispute in Park Hill
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- One man is in custody and another man is in the hospital after a stabbing late Wednesday night in the Park Hill neighborhood. In a release, Louisville Metro Police said the incident happened about 11:45 p.m. in the 1800 block of Bolling Avenue, near Dixie Highway and W. Hill Street. That's where officers with LMPD's 2nd Division officers responded to a report of a stabbing. The victim greeted police with a "deep laceration to his right hand, left elbow and his nose," according to the arrest slip.
Mayfield City Council passes ad valorem tax ordinance
MAYFIELD, Ky. — The Mayfield City Council held a special meeting Wednesday where it passed a second reading of a fiscal ordinance officially solidifying an ad valorem tax. City Clerk Karen Wilson said an ad valorem tax is levied annually and will go into effect on Oct. 1 for 2024.
Whiskey Review: J. Mattingly 1845 Small Batch Classic Bourbon
Nino Kilgore-Marchetti, founder of The Whiskey Wash, is an award-winning whiskey journalist, expert, and judge. A six-and-a-half-year Kentucky straight bourbon influenced by the distillery’s “double-staving” process. It is bottled at 119 proof and priced at $110. Appearance:. This is surprisingly dark in the glass. The deep amber...
Yesterday was hottest day of 2024, as heat continues today
While Tuesday contended for the hottest day of the year, data from the local mesonet site shows that yesterday’s temperatures were the hottest of 2024 locally. The air temperature came in at 93.8 degrees yesterday afternoon, the hottest air temperature recorded by the mesonet site this year. High temperatures...
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