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Traffic enforcement pushes citation numbers up
It seems just about every city official has gotten a call about Paducah’s enhanced traffic enforcement since it began two months ago. But every caller has gotten much of the same answer from both p...
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Ledbetter bridge lane restriction lifted until Sunday
A lane restriction on the Ledbetter bridge has been removed until early Sunday morning. Temporary removal of the lane restriction will allow two-lane traffic on the bridge. Once the restriction ret...
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ALLIE DOUGLASS | The Sun Volunteer Coordinator Allison Devine sorts through letters Wednesday at the American Red Cross in Paducah. The letters will be mailed to service men and women deployed overseas to help brighten their holidays.
Campaign brightens holidays
Former Navy officer Kristen Amaya knows what it feels like to be deployed overseas during the holiday season. “Every holiday you spend away, it takes a toll on you. It really does,” said Amaya, ...
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Euell Guess
SALEM — Euell Kenneth Guess, 76, of Crittenden County died Wednesday. Arrangements were incomplete at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem.
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Civil War Christmas gives taste of history
The Livingston County Historical and Genealogical Society is sponsoring an entertainment-filled evening for a fundraiser Friday in Smithland. The Civil War Christmas dinner and courthouse tour i...
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ALLIE DOUGLASS | The Sun Brett Compton of the Paducah Parks Dept. works on putting the finishing touches on Santa's Workshop mailbox as part of the 12 Days of Merriment on Friday at the downtown Paducah gazebo. The 12 Days of Merriment is a twelve day shopping experience sponsored by Paducah Renaissance Alliance. Beginning Dec. 3 - 12, children are welcomed to come visit Santa at the gazebo where he will be listening to Christmas wishes, posing for pictures etc. Times to come see Santa are Dec. 3, 4, 6, 10, 11, 12 from 4 to 7 p.m. Dec. 7, 8 from 5 to 8 p.m. and Dec. 9 from noon to 4 p.m. If Santa isn't at his workshop children may leave a letter in the mailbox including and address and Santa will send a response to the child's residence.
Santa visits Paducah
Brett Compton of the Paducah Parks Department puts finishing touches on Santa’s Workshop mailbox as part of the 12 Days of Merriment on Friday at the downtown Paducah gazebo. The 12 Days of Merrime...
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McCracken District Court
Oct. 11 Darlene M. Weitbrecht, 56, 640 Sheehan Bridge Road, Paducah, theft by unlawful taking-shoplifting; 90 days, two year conditional discharge, stay out of Dollar General, continue Four Rive...
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Troopers investigate death of Lyon child
State police are investigating the death of a toddler in Eddyville Friday morning after the child fell off a front-end loader. Trooper Jay Thomas said Charles Bobinsky IV, 2, of Eddyville, was r...
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Automotive plant coming to Murray
MURRAY — On a trip to Europe over the summer, Gov. Steve Beshear met a group of officials from German automotive manufacturing company iwis who were looking to develop a new location in America. ...
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Humphries
Sheriff offers his own money for leads
Cadiz is the definition of a small town. With a population of just over 2,500 — and a county population of about 14,300 — everyone knows a little something about everyone. At least that is what Tri...
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ALLIE DOUGLASS | The Sun Edgar Yanez walks out of a McCracken County courtroom in handcuffs Thursday. Yanez was arraigned on charges that included murder, first-degree assault and first-offense DUI associated with a fatal June wreck.
Some crimes above juvenile court
From murders to firearm violations, state law says that some felony offenses deserve the most serious sentence considerations the court will allow. Even if the alleged offender is under the age ...
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ALLIE DOUGLASS | The Sun Ronald Lynn sits in a McCracken County courtroom awaiting his pre-trial hearing Thursday. Lynn is charged with the 2011 murder of Teresa Bolden and faces the death penalty.
Judge delays trial in fatal shovel beating
The trial for a Brookport, Ill., man accused of fatally beating an Ogden Landing Road woman with a shovel was pushed back roughly four months on Thursday as attorneys prepare his defense. Ronald...
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ALLIE DOUGLASS | The Sun Edgar Yanez walks out of a McCracken County courtroom in handcuffs Thursday. Yanez was arraigned on charges that included murder, first-degree assault and first-offense DUI associated with a fatal June wreck.
Teen arraigned in fatal June vehicle wreck case
Edgar Yanez is only 17 years old, but in the eyes of the state, he is a certified adult who now publicly faces the possibility of life in prison. Court bailiffs ushered the former Heath High Sch...
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McCracken District Court
Sept. 27 Paula S. Atherton, 31, 10645 Old Hinkleville Road, Kevil, theft by unlawful taking from an automobile; 90 days, serve 21, two year conditional discharge, pay $385. Jeremy M. Love, 34...
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ALLIE DOUGLASS | The Sun Michael Cornwell holds onto a camel as members of Southland Baptist Temple rehearse the church's 4th annual musical drama of the story of Christ on Tuesday evening at the church,  927 Yarbro Lane. The drama includes approximately 150 members of the church as well as a camel, donkey, calves and lambs. Directed by Kevin Inglish, the program starts at 7 p.m. today and Saturday and ends at 6 p.m. Sunday.  Admission is free.
Church offers Nativity play
Michael Cornwell holds onto a camel as members of Southland Baptist Temple gather during a dress rehearsal for the church’s fourth annual musical drama of the story of Christ on Tuesday evening at ...
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