Alzheimer’s patient speaks out HUDSON, Ohio — Being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease at a young age is not going to slow down Joan Uronis. In fact, Uronis sees the diagnosis that came at the age of 62 as a blessing. “I l...
Businesses, others slam electric bills METROPOLIS, Ill. — Charlie Eichorn feels he’s tightened his belt as far as he can. Eichorn, who runs Charlie’s Party Hut in Metropolis, has started opening his liquor store half an hour later an...
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BY LAUREL BLACK lblack@paducahsun.comThe Paducah Sun
Shemwell defeats Archer in school board race The McCracken County Board of Education will have a new chairman following Tuesday’s election. Challenger Jerry Shemwell defeated incumbent Neil Archer 1,936 to 1,450. Shemwell received 57 perce...
‘Ain’t Misbehavin’’ coming Saturday “Ain’t Misbehavin’” takes the West Kentucky Community & Technical College Clemens Center stage at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. The Tony Award-winning musical encompasses 30 show-stopping musical numbers ...
EntrePaducah announces Global Entrepreneurship Week events Nov. 12-16 marks Global Entrepreneurship Week, an initiative of the Kauffman Foundation bringing more than 103 countries and 1,500 communities in the U.S. together to inspire, innovate and energize...
Kaler prepares to become mayor When Robert Coleman dropped out of Paducah’s mayoral race in September, Gayle Kaler continued to campaign. She was only opposed by write-in candidate Renee Raney, but Kaler continued spreading her ...
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BY CORIANNE EGAN cegan@paducahsun.comThe Paducah Sun
Heath edges out Whitaker for House District 2 After a grueling race, Republican Richard Heath edged out Democrat Kelly Whitaker on Tuesday to become District 2 state representative. According to unofficial results, Heath received 9,626 vote...
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By Mallory Panuska mpanuska@paducahsun.comThe Paducah Sun
Cell phones being collected for soldiers LOUISVILLE — New and gently used cell phones are being collected at the University of Louisville men’s basketball game on Sunday, Veterans Day, for the national nonprofit group Cell Phones for Sold...
2 return, 2 join commission After nearly a year of campaigning, voters in Paducah chose their new City Commission Tuesday night. Commissioners Richard Abraham and Carol Gault and newcomers Allan Rhodes and Sandra Wilson re...
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BY CORIANNE EGAN cegan@paducahsun.comThe Paducah Sun
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.-noon. Service office...
Humphries secures Senate spot The Republicans will keep control of the District 1 state Senate seat with legislative newcomer Stan Humphries securing a win Tuesday over veteran candidate Carroll Hubbard. According to unoffic...
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By Mallory Panuska mpanuska@paducahsun.comThe Paducah Sun
Participants prep for Telethon Connor Hulsey, 4, of Metropolis, Ill., sits with parents Mylon and Tiffany Hulsey at a pep rally for the 56th annual WPSD-Lions Club Telethon of Stars on Tuesday at Walker Hall, 229 Madison St. Wit...
WKCTC offers construction details West Kentucky Community & Technical College will host a meeting for prime and general contractors and diverse businesses interested in bidding or receiving information about the Paducah School of A...