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Local nonprofits discuss breaking down barriers that keep people homeless
PADUCAH — Local nonprofits came together Thursday afternoon to discuss breaking down the barriers keeping people homeless. The Homeless and Housing Coalition of Kentucky hosted the roundtable discussion at Paducah Cooperative Ministry. Organizations gathered to discuss solutions they can implement to help the unhoused community in Paducah. More than...
Business learn about DOE contracts
One in four Department of Energy procurement dollars goes to small businesses, but the process of getting those contracts can involve jumping through some hoops. A Paducah Chamber of Commerce luncheon worked to educate business owners on making those bids.
Paducah Riverfront Development Advisory Board to hold Monday special meeting
PADUCAH — The Paducah Riverfront Development Advisory Board will hold a special meeting at 3 p.m., Monday, July 22, on the second floor at City Hall, 300 South 5th Street. See the attached PDF for the meeting's agenda.
New McCracken County Fair takes place next week
The New McCracken County Fair will take place next week at Carson Park.. The fair will begin Tuesday July 23rd and run through Sunday July 28th. Gates will open at 5 pm Tuesday-Friday and 1 pm on Saturday and Sunday. You can purchase ride tickets online through Monday for $15...
The Noble Park Summer Music Series hosts free live music
PADUCAH — There are still a handful shows left in the Noble Park Summer Music Series in the Bob Noble Park, including a set on Friday, July 19. The River Dust Duo will be playing at 5:30 p.m. and Jazz Patrol at 6:30 p.m. The River Dust Duo is two vocalists, a man and woman, who play guitar and upright bass together, while Jazz Patrol is an 18-member ensemble comprised of local musicians from Western Kentucky and Southern Illinois.
Public health professional seeks to educate due to recent rise in HIV cases
PADUCAH — Due to recent rises in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) diagnoses, one public health professional hopes to increase education on the illness in Paducah. AJ Garnett, an Early Intervention Services prevention manager at LivWell Community Health Services, spends much of his time at work testing people for HIV.
New game with old school style lets players side scroll past Ky. tourist attractions
From Cave City’s Dinosaur World and the Forest Giants of Shepherdsville to the giant Fork in the Road in Franklin, a free game developed by Kentucky Tourism gives people the chance to explore some of the Bluegrass State’s more off-the-beaten-path attractions. The Great Big Kentucky Adventure – released...
Kentucky Parents of Public School Students Check Your Mailbox For Summer EBT Program Benefits
So, the other day we received a letter in the mail and a surprise we were not expecting. Two envelopes from the Commonwealth of Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services Department of Community Based Services. One was a letter about the Summer EBT program and the other was an...
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