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Second man arrested in the shooting of a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A second man has been arrested in the shooting of a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper, authorities said. Trooper Adam Cothron stopped a Kia Forte driven by Timothy Davis Jr. on Interstate 40 on Friday. When he approached, Davis shot Cothron, critically wounding him, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said in a news release. The trooper remained hospitalized Tuesday, the agency said.
Princeton man facing numerous charges following pursuit
A Princeton man is facing numerous charges following a pursuit that began on Dawson Road in Caldwell County Monday that resulted in multiple agencies being involved. According to a news release from the Princeton Police Department, officers attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle operating at a high-rate of speed, but the driver reportedly failed to stop and fled down several streets.
Lewis Named Interim As Trigg-Cadiz Tourism Director Position Opens
Cadiz-Trigg County Tourist Commission members announced Tuesday evening the appointment of Jamie Lewis as interim executive director — holding firm in the wake of retiring Bill Stevens. Effective August 1, Lewis will lead the organization until a permanent candidate is selected, which could still be her. In the coming...
Brice Long’s charity effort marks 20th anniversary, raises $107,750 at concert
The Back2Back Foundation, a nonprofit that helps families in need in Christian, Todd and Trigg counties, raised $107,750 at the Brice Long and Friends benefit concert Saturday with McBride & The Ride at the Alhambra Theatre, the organization announced in a press release. “It’s been amazing what we have been...
Board of Directors of the Paducah-McCracken County Riverport Authority to hold Thursday meeting
PADUCAH — The Board of Directors of the Paducah-McCracken County Riverport Authority will hold a meeting at 7:30 a.m., Thursday, July 25, at the Commerce Center. See the attached PDF for the meeting's agenda.
Viral video leads officials to reflect on domestic violence prevention in McCracken County
PADUCAH — The newly-crowned Miss Kansas called her abuser out on stage in a viral video, motivating two McCracken County professionals to reflect on their efforts to prevent domestic violence in the region. “Some of you out in this audience saw me very emotional because my abuser is here...
Paducah Chiefs extend season with 5-2 win over Henderson in playoffs
PADUCAH, KY -- The Paducah Chiefs kept their season alive on Tuesday night at Brooks Stadium with a 5-2 win over Henderson in game two of their first round playoff series. The win by the Chiefs evened the series at 1-1 after they fell on Monday night at Henderson. Paducah...
Paducah Police Department granted license plate reading technology
PADUCAH — The Paducah City Commission approved a contract for 15 additional license plate readers for the Paducah Police Department during Tuesday’s meeting. The license plate readers are fixed cameras placed at high-traffic intersections, thoroughfares, and state highways. They operate solely on solar power and are used with the goal of enhancing public safety.
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