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Conner’s Law bill awaiting House hearing
A House bill slated to impose stricter prison sentences on child abusers that drew inspiration from the 2010 death of a 2-year-old Paducah boy may need another year before it becomes law. But th...
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Agenda
The Agenda is a listing of government meetings today. n Marshall County E-911 Board — 8:30 a.m., sheriff’s office complex.
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MALLORY PANUSKA | The Sun Paducah City Commissioner Allan Rhodes asks a question about plans to construct walking tunnel under U.S. 45 near North Eighth Street as part of the final phase of the Greenway Trail at Tuesday's City Commission meeting. Rhodes disputed the underpass option, citing cost concerns, and served as the opposing vote in a 3-1 commissioner approval to move forward with the plan.
Commission approves trail underpass
The next phase of Paducah’s Greenway Trail is moving forward with an estimated more than $435,000 underpass despite reservations from one city commissioner and several community members. “I gues...
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Art school announces ‘Survival Skills’ show
Paducah School of Art will offer an exhibition of paintings, drawings and photographs by students in its “Survival Skills for Artists” class. The exhibition will be on display in the Etcetera Coffe...
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Barbee
Toddler death case moving to grand jury
Nicholas Barbee, charged with second-degree manslaughter in the fatal shooting of a toddler, has waived a preliminary hearing and his case will move directly to a grand jury. Barbee, 21, was in ...
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WILL PINKSTON | The Sun Dr. Nicholas Lopez, cardiothoracic surgeon at Baptist Health Paducah, discusses one of the hospital's newest medical technologies available for heart and lung patients, the CardioHelp, during a presentation in the Baptist Heart Center auditorium on Tuesday. The CardioHelp is a portable bypass machine that can buy critical time for patients, allowing heart or lung tissues to recover following a procedure or medical emergency.
New technology aids heart, lung patients
Sometimes rest is the best medicine, but when it’s the heart or lungs that need a break, the result is life-threatening as the clock starts to count down. However, new life-supporting medical te...
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ALLIE DOUGLASS | The Sun Cold waters churn in January at Barkley Dam. The debate over restrictions on head and tail waters at 10 Corps-owned dams is still up for discussion.
Corps stays mum despite dam protests
Wade White and Chris Lasher couldn’t ask for a stronger presence at their side. The Lyon and Livingston County judge-executives brought the fight against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ propos...
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3 charged in thefts from Friendship Baptist
Three Paducah residents have been charged in a Feb. 5 theft from Friendship Baptist Church. The McCracken County Sheriff’s Department began an investigation after the Lone Oak church reported a ...
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Dancerise classes are conducted Tuesdays from 4 to 5 p
Dancerise classes are conducted Tuesdays from 4 to 5 p.m. at Lyon County Elementary School gym. A basic sewing class will be conducted March 5 and 7 from 4 to 6 p.m. And a cardiopulmonary ressuscia...
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Intersection receives permissive turn light
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has added a protected/permissive turn phase for the traffic signal of the westbound U.S. 62 traffic at the “T” intersection with U.S. 68 in Reidland. The prot...
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The Lineup
Today Lone Oak Kiwanis, 7 a.m., Lone Oak Little Castle. 554-0431. AARP with IRS offers free tax service to low and moderate income individuals, with special attention to those age 60 and ol...
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Former Paducah Mayor Gerry Montgomery, founding member of the Paducah Ambassadors, says a few words to fellow members of the volunteer group at Tuesday's City Commission meeting after Mayor Gayle Kaler presented a proclamation noting today as Paducah Ambassadors Day. The nonprofit volunteer group was founded 25 years ago, Feb. 20, 1988.
Ambassadors praised for 25 years
Former Paducah Mayor Gerry Montgomery, founding member of the Paducah Ambassadors, says a few words to fellow members of the volunteer group at Tuesday’s City Commission meeting after Mayor Gayle K...
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McCracken names football stadium, sets seating prices
McCracken County High School football supporters will have a name for their field this fall. The board of education Tuesday approved a naming rights agreement with Marquette Transportation for t...
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JODY NORWOOD | The Sun Teachers speak out at the McCracken County Board of Education meeting Tuesday on behalf of Shawnda Pacheco, third from left. Pacheco was dismissed by the district for helping to write a letter voicing safety concerns that led to a closure at Reidland middle and high school.
Support swells for dismissed teacher
Twenty teachers, retired educators and community members voiced their support Tuesday for a teacher fired for helping to write a letter to the editor that led to the closing of Reidland middle and ...
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Photo contributed Paducah Ambassadors look at a mural portraying members of the same group on the floodwall in downtown Paducah. The Ambassadors, a volunteer hospitality organization, will be celebrating their 25th year of service this week.
Welcoming 25 years
The Paducah Ambassadors have been brightening the city’s streets with their smiles and signature red coats for 25 years. Today, Paducah will recognize the organization that has contributed to th...
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