Paducah Native to Interview President Obama

Paducah native Vicki Dortch, now a Louisville television anchor, has landed an interview with President Barack Obama at the White House.

WLKY-TV said in a release that Dortch will interview Obama, tour the White House with curator William G. Allman, interview White House Executive Chef Cristeta Comerford as well as meet with senior administration officials and attend a White House press event.

News Director Mike Neelly said WLKY is the only news organization from Kentucky to receive an invitation from the White House.

The station plans to air coverage of the White House visit on July 9.

Dortch was an anchor for WPSD in Paducah before moving to Louisville.