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Coffee corral on the rise: new coffee shops brewing in Local 6 region
PADUCAH — Where you get your morning cup of joe could change as several new coffee shops have opened in the community. But why now? Business owners credit Paducah's growing community. Evergreens is a coffee and plant shop across from West Kentucky Community and Technical College and is doing...
Showers and Thunderstorms Expected in Southern Illinois, Western Kentucky, Eastern Missouri
Paducah, KY – An unsettled weather pattern is set to impact eastern Missouri, southern Illinois, and western Kentucky through much of the upcoming week. Residents in these regions should prepare for daily chances of showers and thunderstorms, with temperatures forecasted to remain slightly below normal for this time of year.
Community gives back to local students with 15th annual "Stuff the Bus" event
PADUCAH — Back-to-school season is right around the corner, and a local organization is working hard to ensure students have the supplies they need this school year. Notebooks, pencils, and markers were among the items local shoppers donated at the 15th annual "Stuff the Bus" event on Saturday, July 20.
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...
88th Irvin Cobb Championships underway
PADUCAH, Ky. -- A longtime west Kentucky golf tradition teed off Saturday afternoon as the Irvin Cobb Championships got underway at Paxton Park. 58 amateurs and 38 pros started their journey in hopes of bringing home a championship in their respective divisions. The amateur field includes Rolling Hills Invitational champion...
Paducah man jailed on stolen vehicle and other charges
A Paducah man with a long criminal record was arrested Friday after being found with a stolen vehicle and stolent registration plates. Paducah police said 47 year old Francisco Starks was arrested after police investigated the report of a stoeln license plate Thursday at a business in the 1500 block of Irvin Cobb Drive.
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.
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...
What happens to Kentucky's ballot now that Biden is out the presidential race?
President Joe Biden ended his bid for reelection Sunday and has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as his replacement. But what does that mean for Kentucky's ballot? Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams' Office said there's no Democratic nominee on the ballot yet and won't be until the Democratic National Convention nominates a candidate. ...
Flags will be lowered to half-staff for Kentucky native who died while on active duty in Alaska
FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered flags at all state buildings lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset Monday, July 22, 2024, in honor of a Kentucky native who died while on active duty with the U.S. Air Force. According to the Governor’s office, Tech. Sgt....
Cruiser control: KSP seeks to regain crown with public’s help
FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – The Kentucky State Police (KSP) is asking for the public’s help, not to track down a suspected criminal, but to secure votes for its 2024 Ford Mustang GT as the “Best-Looking Cruiser” in a nationwide contest, as a thank you to the agency.
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