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Friday WMOK News Check Yellow Sheet – Metropolis and Massac County News – July 18, 2024
600 Flag Display - Community Assistance Requested for Take Down. (WMOK) Metropolis, IL – The impressive display of 600 three by five foot flags, set up on Wednesday to honor Tech Sgt William Luster Leukering, will be taken down today, and volunteers are needed to assist. Those available to...
Benton man jailed on drug related charges
A Benton man was arrested Thursday on an indictment warrant issued by Marshall Circuit Court. The Marshall County Sheriff's Office said 49 year old Bobby Williams was charged with trafficking in a controlled susbstance-methamphetamine and trafficking in a controlled susbstance, second or greater offense for opiates.
Paducah man facing several charges after police chase
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – A Paducah man faces several charges after sheriff’s deputies say he ran away from a deputy during a traffic stop. Christopher Burrow, 39, of Paducah faces charges of no operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, operating on a suspended/revoked license, speeding 26+ miles per hour over speed limit, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana, possession of controlled substance (cocaine), fleeing and evading police (motor vehicle & on foot), disregarding stop sign and no tail lamps.
Bike rally continues in Sturgis this weekend
STURGIS, Ind. (WFIE) - The Sturgis Bike Rally returned to the Tri-State this week. The Kentucky Bike Rally started Wednesday and runs through Sunday. Crews are expecting heavy traffic along Highway 60 in the Sturgis area and roads around the Union County Fairgrounds. 14 News spoke to one man who...
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...
Farming and food prices 2024
Low market costs bring lower profits for area farmers despite strong crop yields. Despite strong crop yields this year, Edwards Farms in Paducah expects to take in $150,000 less than it did in 2023. Third generation farmer Daniel Edwards spoke Friday about the impact that major economic trends are having on small-scale farmers like himself.
Paducah man arrested after being found with a stolen vehicle, registration plate
PADUCAH, Ky. (KFVS) - A Paducah man with a lengthy criminal history was arrested after being found in possession of a stolen vehicle and a stolen registration plate. On Thursday, July 18, Officer Seth Farthing with the Paducah Police Department responded to a local business in the 1500 block of Irvin Cobb Drive for a report of a stolen license plate.
Paducah 17-year-old Audreya White opens second business
PADUCAH — Audreya White is an upcoming senior at Paducah Tilghman High School. Like many of her classmates, she is preparing for college applications and her last year of high school. What sets White apart from other 17-year-olds — she has two businesses. A7 Smoothies is a shop...
Baptist Health Louisville among Ky’s best in U.S. News rankings
LOUISVILLE — For the eighth consecutive year, Baptist Health has a hospital ranked among the top five in Kentucky, with Baptist Health Louisville tying for the #3 spot in the 2024-25U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals listings. Hospitals awarded a “Best” designation excelled at factors such as clinical...
Murray Police to conduct sobriety checkpoints
The Murray Police Department will be conducting sobriety checkpoints to promote safety to motorists and to deter individuals from driving under the influence. South 12th Street between Glendale Road and Murray City Limits. Main Street between 8th Street and 9th Street. Wilshire Drive between Bailey Road and Vasser. Glendale Road...
Hoppers Drop Third Straight With 12-2 Decision at Paducah
On Thursday, the Hoptown Hoppers continued a late-season slide with a 12-2 seven-inning setback against the host Paducah Chiefs. The Hoppers dropped to 17-20 ahead of a doubleheader against the Fulton Railroaders to wrap up the regular season on Saturday. The Chiefs took control in their opening at-bat, chasing Hoptown...
Heartland organizations respond to global technology outage
(KFVS) - A widespread technology outage led to an outage at several organizations around the world early Friday morning, July 19. We reached out to several organizations in the Heartland to see if they were affected. Hospitals. According to Mercy Southeast in Cape Girardeau, they were “not directly impacted by...
Hoppers’ Armour, Sisson Named to 2024 All OVL Team
A pair of Hoptown Hopper pitchers made the 2024 All OVL Team list released on Thursday. The Paducah Chiefs led the way with five players named to the team nominated and elected by the OVL head coaches. For the Hoppers, Lincoln Memorial University sophomore Payton Armour and Hanover College’s Dalton...
Kentucky TBT team rolls: UK alumni advance in The Basketball Tournament 2024 at Rupp Arena
LEXINGTON — Rupp Arena might as well have been a time machine Friday night. Kentucky basketball greats of the past, back on the same floor in which they once suited up in the program’s iconic blue-and-white uniforms, showcased how much they still had left in their tanks. Pick a play. Any play. Aaron Harrison...
Challenge House celebrates AT&T Program graduates
Challenge House celebrated its fourteenth annual AT&T (Attitude, Training and Teamwork) Program graduating class on Friday. The two-week program features workforce and employment learning opportunities for teenagers. The 10 teens enrolled participated in workforce enrichment classes, resume and interview preparation, job shadowing and hands-on demonstrations. At Friday’s ceremony, the graduates...
Men from Clarkson & Hardinsburg, along with members of Owensboro law firm accused of falsifying documents while exploiting vulnerable adult
The Kentucky Attorney General’s Office announced on Friday that two men, one from Clarkson and the other from Hardinsburg, are among five suspects accused of knowingly exploiting a vulnerable adult. The investigation, conducted by the Attorney General’s Office of Medicaid Fraud and Abuse Control, resulted in an Ohio County...
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