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Local Pharmacist Appointed to State Cannabis Board
Booneville has a say in the future of medical marijuana in the Commonwealth. The Kentucky Board of Pharmacy appointed local pharmacist and owner of Booneville Discount Drug, Matt Carrico, to a four-year term on the Medical Cannabis Board of Physicians and Advisors. The appointment will be confirmed by the state...
Kentucky Second Only to Alaska in an Unusual Category
I talked with some friends this weekend who are planning a vacation to Alaska which will include a viewing of grizzly bears doing there thing...in a CONTROLLED environment, of course. That will include a chance to watch them going after salmon in one of Alaska's many rivers. I've always wanted...
6 year old holds lemonade stand to raise money for McCracken County Humane Society
PADUCHA Ky. (KBSI) – A six year old boy, Eli Farris set up a lemonade stand to help support the local pets at the McCracken County Humane Society and Mcgansters in Paducah. “Yesterday I had a lemonade stand all the money went to Mcgansters and McCracken County Humane Society and when we had the lemonade stand, we got over a thousand dollars, eighteen hundred,” said Eli.
Potential laser uranium enrichment facility could come to Paducah
WEST PADUCAH, Ky. — A first-of-its-kind laser enrichment facility could be coming to Paducah. It would turn the depleted uranium "tails" in storage at the former Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant site into reusable fuel. It could also boost Paducah’s economy in the process. Local leaders and the company...
Swift wants manslaughter charge dismissed; cites expiration of statute of limitations
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. — A man indicted in the death of his wife appeared before a judge on Tuesday for a scheduled bond reduction hearing. However, it ended with him looking to get his charges dismissed. David Swift entered the Dyer County Courthouse for a bond hearing, but rather than fight for a lower bond, […]
Paducah man arrested on charges in Marshall County
A Paducah man was arrested on several charges Monday. The Marshall County Sheriff's Office said 51 year old Anthony Finley was arrested on a criminal complaint warrant on charges of strangulation, assault and criminal mischief.
Webb will assume command of Calloway Athletics ship
MURRAY — Calloway County High School has hired Troy Webb as the school’s new athletic director for the 2024-25 school year. Webb replaces Mary Price, who has taken an assistant principal’s position at Calloway County Middle School. Webb has an extensive history as a teacher and coach...
Bryan Sherrer joins Racers men’s basketball staff
Murray State men's basketball coach Steve Prohm announced the addition of Bryan Sherrer to his coaching staff for the 2024-25 season, as Assistant to the Head Coach. Sherrer joins the Racers after coaching at Arkansas-Pine Bluff the last three seasons, where he served as Associate Head Coach. He started his...
Community band rehearses for July 4 concert
Local band celebrates and honors those who have died for freedoms. The Fourth of July is just two days away, and it's the perfect time to celebrate patriotism and community. Doing just that, with music, is Paducah's Community Band.
Local band celebrates and honors those who have died for freedoms
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. — The Fourth of July is just two days away, and it's the perfect time to celebrate patriotism and community. Doing just that, with music, is Paducah's Community Band. They will perform at the city's Independence Day celebration Thursday on the downtown Paducah riverfront. Tuesday evening...
'I already knew it was a big one' | Louisville man says his birthday scored him payday in lottery scratch-off win
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Kentucky Lottery said a frequent lottery player has scored a top prize after buying a scratch-off ticket based on his birthday. Lottery officials said the man, who wanted to remain anonymous, purchased the $5 “777 scratch-off” from a vending machine at the Hillview Kroger on June 7.
Stuff the Bus school supply drive 2024 preview
McCracken County Public Library accepting school supply donations ahead of Stuff the Bus event July 20. The 14th annual Stuff the Bus school supply drive is set for July 20, and members of the public are encouraged to volunteer, donate supplies, or give a monetary donation to the cause. The drive will collect backpacks and other school supplies for local children.
Calvert City Police Dept. Arrest Report
Calvert City, KY (July 02, 2024) – On June 16, 2024 the Calvert City Police Department was dispatched to 71 Oaklawn Lane in reference to a complaint of a neighbor who is on the trespass log for that residence driving through their yard. While investigating, it was discovered that the same neighbor damaged a flag while weed-eating on another neighbor’s property. The incident was recorded on video. The Calvert City Police Department obtained a criminal summons for the offense. On June 28, 2024 Brian A. Bledsoe, 40, of Benton was served a Marshall County Criminal Summons for criminal mischief 3rd degree.
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