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Photo contributed Larry Eckhardt stands near several of the hundreds of American flags he brings to the funeral routes of fallen soldiers. On Thursday, he will honor John Oliver, a 23-year-old from the St. Denis community, who was killed while stationed in Bahrain.
‘The Flagman’ honors fallen soldiers
When soldiers from the region make the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty, Larry “The Flagman” Eckhardt does what he can to honor them. John Oliver, 23, formerly of the St. Denis community i...
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WILL PINKSTON | The Sun (Right) Deborah Welsh, Baptist Health Paducah registered nurse; Jeremy Jeffries, Mercy Regional paramedic; and Kaylene Cornell, from the Purchase District Health Department; make a short presentation with the community's new Heart Safe sign during a luncheon at Baptist Health Paducah on Tuesday. McCracken County becomes the fifth such community in the state.
Heart Safe Community close to home
The Paducah-McCracken County locale was named the fifth Heart Safe Community in the state, recognizing the area’s commitment to quick response in treating cardiac arrests. The community joins As...
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Lourdes cuts some 30 jobs, mum on details
Lourdes hospital has closed Lourdes Transitional Care, and “consolidated” as many as 30 management and nonclinical positions, as part of a restructuring effort, according to David Simmons, Lourdes ...
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City Commission pursues grants for police, trash cans for park
The Paducah City Commission approved two municipal orders Tuesday that could bring more body armour and bulletproof vests to the Paducah Police Department. City commissioners approved a municipa...
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Staff photo Animal Control director Chryss George holds on to a lead line while Alexander grazes in the pastures next to his Carson Park stall. Alexander has regained his full personality since being rescued from an abusive environment, George said.
Man gets jail time for animal cruelty
Three months ago, McCracken County Animal Control director Chryss George found a horse tied to a log near a home on Bonds Road. The animal could not move to eat or seek shelter, and several residen...
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Local schools deny mandatory aptitude testing
Despite claims by critics that high schools across the nation require students to take a common military aptitude test, local school administrators say the test isn’t mandatory.  The Armed Servi...
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Library event reflects on Paducah’s past
The McCracken County Public Library presents its monthly Evenings Upstairs program at 7 p.m. Thursday. The program is titled “Paducah Then and Now.” The program will reflect on historic Paducah ...
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Longtime hospital president to retire
After more than two decades overseeing one of the largest hospitals in western Kentucky, Baptist Health Paducah president and CEO Larry Barton will step down this fall. The longest serving of si...
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Man arrested for multiple burglaries
Ray Anthony Farmer, 56, faces five counts of burglary and five counts of possession of burglary tools following his arrest in Louisa early Tuesday morning. Farmer is charged in the Nov. 4, 2012,...
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The Lineup
Wednesday Lone Oak Kiwanis, 7 a.m., Lone Oak Little Castle. 554-0431. Every third Wednesday, meeting moved to Walker CPA building behind SuperValu. Disabled American Veterans, Miles Meredith ...
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Kathleen Fox | The Sun Dr. Tena Payne, vice president of academic affairs for WKCTC, gives out diplomas, degrees and certificates during the early graduation ceremony Tuesday at the Luther F. Carson Four Rivers Center in Paducah. There were about 230 graduates in attendance during the two ceremonies, with 1,500 students eligible for an associate degree, diploma or certificate.
WKCTC students celebrate 2013 graduation
The 2013 graduates of Western Kentucky Community & Technical College celebrated the end of their community college careers and the start to a new chapter. WKCTC students graduated Tuesday during...
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Sheriff discusses high school traffic safety
Students driving to class at the new McCracken County High School may have more than the state of Kentucky to answer to if they are caught driving recklessly on surrounding roads. Sheriff Jon Ha...
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Court to hire third-party consultant on zoning
In light of the publication of more than 500 potentially unlawful changes to McCracken County’s zoning maps, Fiscal Court commissioners have voted to hire an outside consultant to make things right...
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Two vehicle collision blocks traffic
A two vehicle wreck blocked one lane and restricted traffic at the intersection of Kentucky Avenue and Walter Jetton Boulevard around 4:45 p.m., Monday. Nancy Hawes’ vehicle was traveling west o...
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Congressional delegation calls for action on site
Federal lawmakers have solicited acting Energy Secretary Daniel Poneman for support in prolonging jobs and materials at the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant. Congressman Ed Whitfield and senators...
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