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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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Atmos Energy raising rates
Natural gas rates for Kentucky residents using Atmos Energy may be on the rise within the next year. Kay Coomes, manager of public affairs with Atmos Energy Corporation, said the company petitio...
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Police: Kidnapped Florida teens found, suspect in custody
Two Florida teens who were the subject of a nationwide Amber Alert were found safe by Paducah police on Sunday evening. Florida law enforcement issued the Amber Alert at about 7 p.m. eastern tim...
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Interstate project to uproot local service
BENTON — Plans to modernize a Purchase Parkway interchange ahead of its eventual conversion into Interstate 69 are moving forward, but designs would require the relocation of a community resource. ...
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Area honors fallen heroes
Just before the haunting notes of “Taps” made their way through the spring air on Monday afternoon over the silently bowed heads of McCracken County sheriff’s deputies and Paducah police officers, ...
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The Lineup
Tuesday Senior Medicare Patrol, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., 1400 H.C. Mathis Drive. Learn to detect potential Medicare errors, fraud and abuse. Report errors or suspected fraud to SMP, 442-8993. Paducah...
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Metropolis awarded Illinois grant for pool rehab
METROPOLIS, Ill. — As part of a larger statewide initiative to help develop outdoor recreational spaces in municipalities throughout Illinois, officials announced Metropolis will receive more than ...
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Art showdown added to festival
The coordinators of the Lower Town Arts and Music Festival try to add a new element to the event every year, and 2013 will be no exception. Some unusual vehicles will be rolling into the festival, ...
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Food drive aims to “stamp out” hunger
Local postal carriers picked up more than mail Saturday, as residents put non-perishable food items in their mailboxes to donate to local charities. The National Association of Letter Carriers, ...
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