West Paducah
LATEST NEWS
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen opens in Louisville's Russell neighborhood
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A new Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen opened in the Russell neighborhood. The restaurant at Broadway and 28th Street officially opened its doors Monday. The restaurant owner said it served a record-breaking during its soft opening. The owners, Ace Brands LLC, own other Popeyes locations in Louisville. Owner...
Kentucky State, Morehouse to meet in Chicago Football Classic
Kentucky State returns to the Chicago Football Classic on Sept. 21, when it plays the Morehouse Maroon Tigers in Chicago. “This is a great opportunity for KSU’s football team. We are proud of our players and the amazing job they do. I support the guidance of our athletic director, Mr. Stepp, and KSU’s Chicago Alumni Chapter as they take part in the annual Chicago Football Classic.” Kentucky State University President Dr. Koffi C. Akakpo said.
FORECAST: Needed rainfall then refreshing!
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - We’re done with the 90s for a while as a system brings the region some needed rain before high pressure builds in with a beautiful day on Friday. A system will be tracking through the Commonwealth today. That means a round of showers and scattered thunderstorms this morning before we get a break in the activity midday. With some breaks of sunshine, we’ll see the action refire later this afternoon into this evening. And, with all the moisture in the atmosphere, not only will it be muggy but we’ll continue to see the opportunity for heavy rainfall. High temperatures will top out between 82° and 87°.
Inez man charged with desecrating religious object
INEZ, Ky. — Police have arrested a Martin County man who they say was one of three people responsible for setting fire to a religious display last month. The incident happened June 7 on the God’s Promise Trail in Inez. Police say the trio set fire to a prayer altar on the trail.
Attorney’s murder trial ends in hung jury
PIKEVILLE, Ky. — The murder trial of a former assistant Pike County attorney has ended without a decision. Donald Kyle Deskins, 55, of Kimper, had been accused of killing his wife, Judith, in April 2021, then concealing evidence of the crime. He was indicted last August on single count of murder and two counts of tampering with physical evidence.
Louisville man arrested after allegedly planning to sell fake narcotics
CAVE CITY, Ky. – A Louisville man is facing multiple charges related to drug trafficking in Cave City. According to a uniform citation, around 9:36 a.m. Monday, the Cave City Police Department conducted a stop on a Chevy Malibu on South Dixie Highway in Cave City. Upon contact, police...
Tennessee's Cooper Mays complimentary of Kentucky's Gerald Mincey
DALLAS - After spending two seasons on Rocky Top, offensive tackle Gerald Mincey transferred from. to Kentucky over the offseason and is likely to be the Wildcats starting right tackle in 2024. During the 2023 season, Mincey played in all 13 games and made seven starts. Of his starts, six...
Couple vacationing in Hawaii killed in helicopter crash
CINCINNATI (WXIX/Gray News) – A Kentucky couple was killed in a helicopter crash while they were vacationing in Hawaii. The body of Amy Ruark Quintua, 53, was recovered on Thursday by Kauai Ocean Safety Bureau lifeguards after a helicopter crashed near Na Pali Coast in Kauai, Hawaii. Her husband, James Quintua, 60, was also on board.
Illinois dam fails, residents told to evacuate area
Thunderstorms with heavy rains and tornadoes rattled the Chicago area and elsewhere in the Midwest, overtopping a dam Tuesday in southern Illinois, cutting power to hundreds of thousands, and even sending weather forecasters scrambling for safety. A woman in Indiana died after a tree fell onto a home.
Man facing assault, other charges after sheriff’s deputies say he stabbed his mother
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – A man faces assault and other charges after sheriff’s deputies say he stabbed his mother in McCracken County. John Taber, 21, of Paducah faces charges of assault 2nd domestic violence, two counts of menacing, wanton endangerment 1st degree (police officer), resisting arrest and disorderly conduct 2nd degree.
Kentucky’s Godwin gets his first career win at Phoenix Bass Fishing League event at Ohio River in Paducah
PADUCAH, Ky. – Boater Bryan Godwin of Marion, Kentucky, caught a five-bass limit weighing 13 pounds, 9 ounces, Saturday to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on the Ohio River at Paducah. The tournament was the third event of the season for the BFL Illini Division. Godwin earned $2,977 for his victory.
City of Paducah's financial report receives award
Government Finance Officers Association has awarded the Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Reporting Award to the City of Paducah for its Popular Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023. Paducah’s PAFR is a 12-page report that summarizes financial data in a user-friendly format to increase awareness...
Racer Wall stays red hot on the links; Redshirt freshman leads strong effort from Murray State at Rolling Hills event
PADUCAH — In an event loaded with current and past Murray State men’s golf talent, it was one of those Racer emerging with the win at one of western Kentucky’s biggest annual tournaments over the weekend. Rising sophomore Trey Wall, who already had the Kentucky State Amateur...
Veterinary technology program in Kentucky extends application deadline
The only fully accredited 2-year program in the state is now accepting applications until August 1, 2024. The Veterinary Technology (Vet Tech) program at Owensboro Community and Technical College (OCTC) in Owensboro, Kentucky has extended its application deadline to August 1, 2024. Graduates of the Vet Tech program have obtained positions in a wide range of settings, such as general practices, specialty clinics, the University of Florida, animal shelters, and animal rescues, according to a news release.1.
Ethema Health Boosts Capacity to 600 Beds, Eyes Medicaid Market with Edgewater Acquisition
Ethema Health Corporation (OTCQB: GRST) has agreed to buy Kentucky-based alcohol and substance use disorder (SUD) provider Edgewater Recovery Center. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. Florida-based Ethema had previously set a target of expanding to 500 beds by the end of 2025. The deal significantly exceeds that...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.