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Theft investigation leads to drug charges for Paducah woman and Mayfield man
A Paducah woman and Mayfield man are facing drug charges as part of an ongoing theft investigation. The McCracken County Sheriff's Office and Paducah Police were working together to investigate a reported theft from a Paducah home. Authorities said a white Uhaul pick up truck reportedly left the house and...
2024 Rod Run ran and ran and ran!
This past week saw a crowd and celebration even greater than the temperatures in which they arrived. In a town that swarms downtown for holidays and events, the Rod Run tends to be a home-run. The 2024 Rod Run saw hundreds of cars and what felt like thousands of people...
Man gets pulled over, caught with cocaine, and tased in Madisonville, police say
MADISONVILLE, Ky. (WEVV) — Madisonville Police say they had to use force to take control of a suspect they caught with drugs. Officers say they pulled 45-year-old Marcus McDuffie over on Wednesday afternoon after watching him improperly hold the left lane for three miles before changing lanes too close to a semi.
Organizations Host Hopkinsville’s First Overdose Awareness Day
Saturday is the 24th Annual International Overdose Awareness Day and Hopkinsville will host its first rally in support. Officials from Oxford House and Saving Grace are coming together to sponsor the Overdose Awareness Day event, which organizer Jackie DeMarco says is to bring light to the issue. The Overdose Awareness...
Migratory bird hunting season begins this weekend
No matter whether taking aim involves drawing a bow, lining up iron sights or peering through a scope, hunting seasons for more than a dozen game species open in Kentucky each fall. Before you take to the field, familiarize yourself with the rules. The 2024-25 Kentucky Hunting Guide for Migratory Birds and Waterfowl, from the […] The post Migratory bird hunting season begins this weekend appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
Kentucky businesses receive award for adding local foods to their menus
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 29, 2024) – Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell has traveled throughout Kentucky this summer to award food-based agribusinesses that prioritized buying local food products for their establishments. Nine businesses received the lifetime award for their commitment to the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s (KDA) Buy Local program.
NWS: Microburst takes down trees during storms in northern Kentucky
ALEXANDRIA, Ky. — Damage left behind from Wednesday night's storms was caused by a microburst, according to the National Weather Service. What is a microburst? A microburst is a localized column of sinking air within a thunderstorm. It happens when a thunderstorm updraft "suffocates" and collapses on itself. The...
Beshear criticizes DOJ report that found Kentucky violates rights of Louisvillians with mental illness
Gov. Andy Beshear questioned aspects of a new federal report that found the state of Kentucky seems to be violating the rights of people with serious mental illnesses.
Basketball Wildcats host community cookout at Perry County Park
The Kentucky Wildcats brought excitement to Perry County Park on Aug. 23, hosting a cookout that offered fans and supporters a unique opportunity to meet their favorite players. Sponsored by Peoples Bank, the event provided free food to everyone in attendance and allowed locals to interact with the University of Kentucky’s men’s basketball team.
Leanne Morgan returns to Lexington
And she’s upsized, from Lexington Opera House to Rupp Arena. The last time Leanne Morgan performed in Lexington, she played two nights at the Lexington Opera House, and filmed her first (self-financed) Netflix special, “I’m Every Woman.”. The special immediately hit Netflix’s Top 10 and quickly became...
Local businesses and nonprofits react to City Block Project changes
PADUCAH — The City of Paducah has parted ways with City Block Project developer Weyland Ventures, meaning the previous plans for a boutique hotel are cancelled. Local businesses and nonprofits are reacting to the news. The Paducah City Commission approved the project in 2020. It would have included a...
Louisville man charged after allegedly stabbing neighbor during dispute in Park Hill
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- One man is in custody and another man is in the hospital after a stabbing late Wednesday night in the Park Hill neighborhood. In a release, Louisville Metro Police said the incident happened about 11:45 p.m. in the 1800 block of Bolling Avenue, near Dixie Highway and W. Hill Street. That's where officers with LMPD's 2nd Division officers responded to a report of a stabbing. The victim greeted police with a "deep laceration to his right hand, left elbow and his nose," according to the arrest slip.
State of the art indoor sports complex breaks ground in Owensboro
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEHT) – Ground has officially broken on the upcoming indoor sports complex in Owensboro. City officials held a ceremony Wednesday morning on Cedar Street. The new facility will feature one turf court and five basketball courts, all of which are adaptable for other sports. Officials say the complex is set to become a […]
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