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Mosquitoes Overwhelm Lyon County, Lakes Area

EDDYVILLE, KY - A buzzing issue with mosquitoes has become prevalent in areas surrounding the lakes, Lyon County in particular. On Friday, Lyon County Judge Executive Wade White reached out to Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture James ...

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Reality Show at Buzzard Rock Marina a Possibility

KUTTAWA, KY - Could a new reality show about life at an area marina be coming soon to television? Varuna Entertainment, in association with ACR Productions, will host a casting call for a possible reality show at Buzzard Rock Marina in...

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Hearing May 30 on Closing Part of Old Hwy. 60

PADUCAH, KY - McCracken Fiscal Court has set a date for a hearing on the proposed closing of Old U.S. Highway 60 at the Y intersection with Old Hinkleville Road. The hearting will be from 6:00 - 8:00 pm in Courtroom D of the McCracken County...

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Two Hurt, Driver Charged in Purchase Parkway Wreck

MAYFIELD, KY - The driver of a car that crashed on the Purchase Parkway Friday afternoon in Graves County faces multiple charges including wanton endangerment. According to the Graves County Sheriff’s Office, the wreck happened at...

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Symphony Performs at Lowertown Festival Today

PADUCAH, KY - The Lower Town Arts and Music Festival continues Saturday, with the first ever performance of the Paducah Symphony Orchestra will perform at the festival. The orchestra will take the main stage at...

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Massac's Korte Still in Chase at NCAA Regionals

TEMPE, AZ - Austin Peay State University has ground to gain if the Governors are going to be one of the five teams to advance from the NCAA Tempe Golf Regional, Saturday. The Governors, who for the most part kept out of trouble from the tees,...

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Kevil Man Arrested for Stealing, Scrapping Boat

PADUCAH, KY - A Kevil man was arrested Friday and charged with a number of offenses after allegedly stealing and scrapping an aluminum boat at a recycling center last week. The McCracken County Sheriff's Dept. reports that 39-year-old...

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Senate Approves 2-year Moratorium on Dam Barriers

WASHINGTON, DC - A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plan to put controversial fishing restrictions near Cumberland River dams in Kentucky and Tennessee would be held off under a two-year moratorium that's been passed by the U.S. Senate. Senate...

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VIDEO: Congressman Whitfield In Paducah Today

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Starfish 5K/10K 'Run For the Children' May 25

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LBL Central Hardwoods Scenic Trail Opens June 1

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Eye on the Market: Sell in May and Go Away? Part 3

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Final Tour of Paducah Middle School Memorial Day

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Sports

Saturday's High School Sports Scores

Here are scores from Saturday's high school sporting events involving area teams. Tennis 2013 KY State Tennis Championship Girls ...

Starfish 5K/10K 'Run For the Children'

Starfish 5K/10K 'Run For the Children'

Freese Hits Slam, Cardinals Hold off

Upton's Grand Slam Lifts Braves past

Lee, Rollins Lead Phils over Reds

Events

Western Swing Music Society of the

The Western Swing Music Society of the Southwest presents the 9th annual Showcase and Dance this weekend. It's set for Friday and Saturday ...

National Club Baseball Association

Paducah Life Line & Ladies Living Free

Starfish Orphan Ministry's 5th Annual

Tool Box Series at McCracken Co.

Dueling Pianos Benefit Oscar Cross Boys

Obituaries

J.T. King, 89 of Bardwell, passed away at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 16, 2013, at his home. Mr. King was a member of Bardwell Baptist ...

Marty, Robert

Miller, Ross

Smotherman, James

Jennings, Edwin

Robison, Jr., Rev. Albert

Western Kentucky

Troopers from Two States Talk Memorial

State Troopers from Illinois and Kentucky met at Paducah's Noble Park on Friday to discuss traffic safety, expecially over the busy ...

Reality Show at Buzzard Rock Marina a

Mosquitoes Overwhelm Lyon County, Lakes

LBL Central Hardwoods Scenic Trail

Mayfield Hosts Cruise-In Tonight

More High School Graduations This

Health

Lourdes Names New Mission Integration

Lourdes welcomes Mark Desmond to the position of Vice President-Mission Integration at Mercy Health Partners. Desmond comes to Lourdes ...

Lourdes Honors Several During National

Financial wellness

Exercise Tips & Tidbits

What Is Wellness

The Truth Behind Obesity

Living

Prime Time with God: Daily Devotional

Today's Prayer Dear Lord, please help me become a "5-Star" Christian. I want to follow the example Jesus gave to serve others with ...

Experiment of the Week: Fireproof

Graves High Commencement at 7 pm

Graves County Residents Graduate from

Mini Hawaiian Burgers

Sweet Onion Relish

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TRAFFIC ALERT: KY-IL. Stalled vehicle westbound outside lanes I-24 Ohio River Bridge. Tow truck on the way. Merge to inside lane, slow down.

5/17/2013

CRASH ALERT: McCracken Co. Two vehicle non injury crash @12 mile marker has I-24 at a standstill.

5/17/2013

CRASH ALERT- Paducah: US60 & James Sanders two vehicle non injury crash in front of the BP station. Poilce on scene.

5/17/2013

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