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Mayfield man faces theft charges
A Mayfield man faces charges related to the suspected theft of equipment from a Graves County business. Sheriff’s detectives began an investigation into equipment missing from United Livestock C...
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City pushes holiday shopping local with ‘days of merriment’
A two-week holiday incentive plan devised by Paducah city officials may bring more shoppers downtown for Christmas shopping. Paducah Renaissance Alliance has released a schedule for a 12-day hol...
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Agenda
The agenda is a list of government meetings today. n Paducah-McCracken Joint Sewer Agency — 5 p.m., meeting facility, Northview Street. n McCracken County Fiscal Court — called meeting, noon,...
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ALLIE DOUGLASS | The Sun Clara Puckett (left) sells Don Morris a Powerball ticket Tuesday at a Five Star gas station on Lone Oak Road. The gas station sold $303 worth of tickets by 3 p.m. The Powerball jackpot for Wednesday was estimated on Tuesday at $500 million.
Many hope for a big win
The estimated $500 million Powerball jackpot has lured hordes of customers to lottery ticket retailers this week, and sales are expected to skyrocket ahead of tonight’s drawing. Bob Hill, owner ...
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WILL PINKSTON | The Sun Dr. Shawn Jones (right), immediate past president of the Kentucky Medical Association; Martha Emmons, owner of Bike World in Paducah; Dr. Stephanie Mayfield, commissioner of the Kentucky Department for Public Health; and Rep. Julie Adams, R-Louisville, sit at a panel discussion Tuesday about the impact of a state-wide smoking ban at Lourdes hospital.
Ban advocates talk health, financial benefits
A coalition of Kentucky organizations seeking a statewide smoking ban asked for local support in backing potential legislation that officials said isn’t only a healthy option, but a smart financial...
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Heath sworn in for unexpired District 2 seat
Graves Circuit Judge Tim Starks swears in state Rep. Richard Heath, R-Mayfield, on Tuesday to fill longtime Rep. Fred Nesler’s unexpired term. Attendees, including Heath’s family and constituents, ...
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McCracken District Court
Sept. 6 Ricardo R. Romero, 20, 3471 County Line Road, Melber, assault, 4th degree, domestic violence, no visible injury: $410, 90 days conditional discharge 2 years, no further offenses, no cont...
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Students get glimpse of life after high school
School administrators and area professionals tasked next year’s freshman class with envisioning their life beyond high school. Students and teachers attending McCracken County Schools’ EXPLORE N...
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ALLIE DOUGLASS | The Sun The lot claimed for the new Murray State campus located off Interstate 24 behind First Christian Church shows signs of construction Tuesday.
MSU begins construction
History is in the making in Paducah with construction work on Murray State University’s new satellite campus officially under way. Kim Oatman, MSU chief facilities officer, said Tuesday that cre...
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Correction
An article in the Nov. 22 edition of the Sun, “New website matches volunteers, agencies,” listed an outdated web address for the Volunteer Paducah site. The correct address for Volunteer Paducah...
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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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Agenda
The Agenda is a listing of government meetings today. n McCracken County Planning Commission — 1:30 p.m., courthouse. n Paducah Area Transit System Board — 3 p.m., PATS office, 850 Harrison.
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CORIANNE EGAN | The Sun Paducah Renaissance Alliance director Lisa Thompson talks to City Commission at City Hall on Tuesday evening. Thompson briefed the commission on PRA's holiday season plans for downtown.
Small hotel set for city
Renovations on two adjacent downtown buildings slated to become the city’s newest boutique hotel could start as early as spring time. Jorge Martinez, co-owner of Tribeca Restaurant and JP’s Bar ...
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Pittman
Motions filed in fatal wreck case
Two defense-filed motions may serve as fodder to once again push back the trial of a Paducah teen charged in a fatal Marshall County wreck. Tiffany Pittman, 19, is set to stand trial next Tuesda...
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Whitehaven’s halls get decked
Lupe McMillan (left), Renee Tilley and Sharon Clymer (right) decorate a Christmas tree Tuesday at the Whitehaven Welcome Center, 1845 Lone Oak Road. The women, along with many others, get together ...
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