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ALLIE DOUGLASS | The Sun Vickie Taylor of Benton talks about the trauma of living through her second extreme-weather experience, which occurred shortly before midnight Tuesday when severe storms passed through the area. Taylor's mobile home at 1916 Dunn Cemetery Road had its roof ripped off and some walls caved in. Taylor and two other relatives were huddled inside but were not injured. While in the same home, the family experienced a 2005 tornado that passed through the same area.
Severe weather rips through Benton home
Vickie Taylor of Benton talks about the trauma of living through her second extreme-weather experience, which occurred shortly before midnight Tuesday when severe storms passed through the area. Ta...
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LAUREL BLACK | The Sun Flames engulf the home of Mark and Rebecca Reid, located on Lindsey Lane in Symsonia. Mark Reid, a volunteer firefighter with the Symsonia Fire Department, was part of the team of firefighters who responded to the call late Wednesday afternoon.
Blaze destroys Symsonia home
A volunteer with the Symsonia Fire Department responded to a fire that destroyed his own home on Wednesday afternoon. Graves County Dispatch paged fire crews to a residence on Lindsey Lane in Sy...
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Bank plans social media event on child safety
“It’s a social media jungle out there,” says Susan Guess, senior vice president of marketing at Paducah Bank, and the mother of a 10-year-old. “I know firsthand that it is a challenge to be know...
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JODY NORWOOD | The Sun Randy Dunn, Murray State University president, speaks with Jim Dudley (right) at the Paducah Rotary Club luncheon Wednesday. Dunn updated Rotarians on construction of the MSU extended campus in Paducah.
Dunn highlights new Paducah programs
The foundation isn’t finished yet on Murray State University’s Paducah campus, but Randy Dunn already has new curricula in mind. Dunn, MSU president, said Wednesday at the Paducah Rotary Club th...
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Left, Lynn King. Right, Amy Clevidence
Carter speaks at Paducah Chamber’s annual meeting
Financial specialist Michael Carter spoke to more than 600 people at the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce’s 74th annual Meeting at the Julian Carroll Convention Center on Jan. 24. Carter presented ...
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JODY NORWOOD | The Sun Dar Nichols (center) and John Conrad, both of Paducah, stand at Pizza Inn Tuesday night with their prizes following the Pigskin Payoff drawing. Nichols, joined by daughter-in-law Sarah Nichols (left), won a 42-inch Insignia flat screen television, while Conrad took home a Pepsi refrigerated cooler.
Nichols wins top Pigskin Payoff prize
Dar Nichols waited four years and 20 weeks before taking home her first prize in the Pigskin Payoff. On Tuesday, that waiting paid off as Nichols won the grand prize, a 42-inch flat-screen televisi...
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Contributed photo  McCracken County Schools filled cheerleading coaching and band director vacancies for the new high school. Jennifer McKenzie will take over the cheerleading program and Stephen Page was named director of the Mustangs band.
Reidland teachers head Mustang band, cheerleading
Two Reidland educators have been selected to lead cheerleading and band activities this fall at the new consolidated McCracken County High School. Jennifer McKenzie, coach of the Reidland High S...
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Luna rejects plea offer, prepares for second jury trial
BENTON — After sweeping a last-minute plea offer off the table, George Luna is ready to try his chances with a jury for the second time in a 2007 homicide and arson case. Monday marks the first ...
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Christian Marriner, who portrayed Lord Farquaad at "Shrek The Musical," proposes to castmate Leah Beth Bolton, who portrayed Princess Fiona on stage. Marriner, of Laguna Beach, Calif., asked for her hand in marriage following final bows at the Carson Center Tuesday night. Bolton, of Jackson, Tenn., said yes.
Twist ending
Christian Marriner, who portrayed Lord Farquaad at “Shrek The Musical,” proposes to fellow castmate Leah Beth Bolton, who portrayed Princess Fiona on stage. Marriner, of Laguna Beach, Calif., asked...
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Cold snap to follow storm front
A fast-moving storm Tuesday night carried away any plans for an early spring with a temperature drop back heading to the freezing mark by Friday. Meteorologists said the weather system was behav...
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ALLIE DOUGLASS | The Sun Former firefighter arraigned Former assistant Paducah fire chief Barry Arant looks down as he walks to his seat Tuesday in McCracken District Court. Arant is charged with rape stemming from a 30-year-old case. Arant waived a preliminary hearing, sending the case to a grand jury. District Judge Chris Hollowell set a bond modification hearing for 1 p.m. Thursday.
Former firefighter arraigned
ALLIE DOUGLASS | The Sun Former assistant Paducah fire chief Barry Arant looks down as he walks to his seat Tuesday in McCracken District Court. Arant is charged with rape stemming from a 30-yea...
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Sheriff instituted changes after audit
A state audit of the McCracken County Sheriff’s Department recommended better segregation of duties at the department. The audit was nearly flawless — the department handles more than $31 millio...
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The Lineup
Today Lone Oak Kiwanis, 7 a.m., Lone Oak Little Castle. 217-0402. Disabled American Veterans, Miles Meredith Chapter 7 of Paducah, weekly Commander Coffee Call, 9 a.m. to noon. Service offi...
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Commission bonds at workshop
There comes a time when the word “new” isn’t a good adjective anymore. While there’s no specific shelf life on the use of the word new, Paducah’s City Commission is not yet ready to shed the title....
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Murray State granted money in settlement
A Murray State University-based organization will receive grant money stemming from a 2011 settlement agreement between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Tennessee Valley Authority. ...
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