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Second McCracken County fair starts with western horse show
PADUCAH — After the first McCracken County Fair wasn't as successful as the South Paducah Kiwanis Club had hoped, they're hosting a second fair with more than 25 rides to draw in the community and raise money for the charities they support. The South Paducah Kiwanis Club's proceeds support...
Paducah women earn titles in McCracken County Fair Pageant; will compete in state pageant
PADUCAH — Two local women earned the titles of McCracken County Fair Queen on Saturday at the McCracken County Fair. According to pageant organizers, the McCracken County Fair Pageant restarted this year after a five-year hiatus. Nyla Holder earned the Miss McCracken County Fair Queen title in the Miss...
New organization brings free family fun to Paducah neighborhoods
PADUCAH — A new organization aims to expand social circles in Paducah one event at a time. Community Paducah is creating fun, inclusive events that are, most importantly, free of charge. They're spreading their events out all across Paducah. Organizers Cheryl Goodwin and Ruth Baggett say they wanted to...
'Happy I don't have to travel five hours for tournaments anymore': Student athlete speaks on Paducah Sports Park
PADUCAH — After five years and multiple setbacks, including the COVID-19 pandemic, Paducah area leaders broke ground Monday on the long-awaited Paducah Sports Park. The project will cost $65 million and is largely funded by the area's transit room tax and is projected to generate $155 million of direct impact in the first five years.
City and County Leaders to Break Ground on Paducah Sports Park
City and County leaders are set to break ground on the Paducah Sports Park on Monday ,July 22 at 9 a.m. The Paducah Sports Park will provide the region with a state-of-the-art facility for community recreation and tournament play on its baseball/softball diamonds and multi-purpose long fields. Vibrant Hub For...
KLC Presents Safety Grant to the City of Benton
LEXINGTON, KY – The Kentucky League of Cities (KLC) presented the City of Benton with a 2024 Safety Grant. The money helps KLC members provide services and programs that reduce liability and create safer communities. Since 1999, KLC has awarded more than $6.5 million in liability and safety grants to its members.
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