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McCracken County culinary team places second at state fair
The McCracken County High School Culinary Team placed second at the Kentucky State Fair Junior Chef Competition on Aug. 17 in Louisville, Ky. The team had the opportunity to showcase their cooking skills in front of a live audience. The high school’s culinary team senior members include Isabel Wilkins, Abby Orange, and Preston Blewett, who prepared a recipe that met the National School Lunch Program standards. McCracken County High School Culinary Coach Ashley Woodruff and culinary teacher Cathy Lewis also attended the competition.
CCA sweeps Paducah Tilghman in season opener
On Monday, the First Region volleyball season began at the historic Otis Dining Gymnasium with a Second District regular season matchup between Community Christian Academy and Paducah Tilghman. Starting the season on the right foot, the Lady Warriors swept the ladies in blue and white with a three-set 25-15, 25-16, 25-16 victory.
Washington Street Baptist Church hosts Back-to-School bash to help community
PADUCAH — Washington Street Baptist Church invited the community out to a Back-to-School Party where kids played games, got haircuts, and took home school supplies to start off the new school year. Deacon Douglas McClure said his church has been hosting the party for years now to show support...
Calloway County Advances in 2A Championship With Win Over Trigg
Yoni Damian scored a hat trick to lead Calloway County past Trigg County 8-0 in a Class 2A Championship Saturday night in Murray. The junior has scored seven of Calloway County’s 16 team goals in 2024 as the Lakers are off to a strong 3-0 with wins over Graves County and McCracken County.
Search underway for missing McCracken County teenager
UPDATE: The McCracken County Sheriff's Office says Israel "Jude" Crum has been found safe. ORIGINAL STORY: The McCracken County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating a missing teenager. 17-year-old Israel "Jude" Crum is a black male, 6-2 in height and weighing 180 pounds. He was last...
McCracken County Sheriff’s Office searches for missing teen — Israel “Jude” Crum
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, KY — The McCracken County Sheriff’s Office is searching for 17-year-old Israel “Jude” Crum. He is described as a black male, 6’2” in height and weighing approximately 180 lbs. The sheriff’s office says Crum was last seen wearing a white T-shirt with...
District 1 Roadshow: Traffic Impact Report for Aug 18-24
PADUCAH, KY (August 16, 2024) — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet anticipates ongoing work zone construction and long-term maintenance activities at the following locations will impact traffic in District 1 counties the week of Aug 18-24. More detailed information on these work zones (including maps) can be found on our Facebook page listed below.
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