The Graves County Sheriff's Office will partner with the Mayfield Lions Club to host a Cram the Cruiser event to collect supplies for donation to the Mayfield/Graves County Animal Shelter.
This weekend, Saint Joseph Catholic Church and First Hispanic Baptist Church in Mayfield will host events on Sept. 14 and 15, respectively, to kick off Hispanic Heritage Month.
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Members of the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce’s D.C. Fly-In group spent the day Thursday crisscrossing the nation’s capital advocating for federal dollars and support for projects and policies in western Kentucky.
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With the remnants of Hurricane Francine headed to the Local 6 region, the bad weather is causing several local events to cancel — and some others to say the show must go on. From hot air balloons to monster trucks, the rain might have an effect on your weekend plans.
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The program caters to almost 1,200 students at Paducah Independent and McCracken County Schools. With the program's expansion, more students will need mentors, and organizers are reaching out to the community for support.
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More than 200 local high school students had the opportunity Thursday to learn more about the maritime, or river, industry and what it would take to start a career in the field.
The Williamson County Board of Commissioners will hold a meeting at 1:30 p.m., Friday, September 13, in the Williamson County Administrative Building Boardroom.
The Mayfield Board of Education will hold a meeting at 6 p.m., Monday, September 16, at the Board Office.
The Calloway County Board of Education will hold a meeting at 7 a.m., Friday, September 13, at 2110 College Farm Road.
The City of Cape Girardeau will hold a meeting at 5 p.m., Monday, September 16, at City Hall, 44 N. Lorimier St.
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Arrowleaf is hosting a food drive through the month of September to support its Client Choice Food Pantries in Vienna and Cairo. On Thursday, the Cairo location — in the back of the recently remodeled building — featured lightly-populated shelves and a smattering of produce.
The Marshall County Board of Education will hold a meeting at 4 p.m., Monday, September 16, Board Room, 86 High School Rd.
Both departments recommend parents have a conversation with their children regarding the risks and consequences of making an online threat toward a school, and should encourage children to report any suspicious or concerning online behavior immediately.
The Benton City Council will hold a meeting at 5 p.m., Monday, September 16, at Benton City Hall.
The Purchase Area Walk to End Alzheimer's event will change to the Paducah Recreation Center due to Saturday's predicted weather conditions, organizers announced Thursday.
On September 12, the Department of Energy's Office of Environmental Management announced competitive financial assistance grant selections for the Community Capacity Building Grant Program Funding Opportunity Announcement, including two that will benefit Paducah.
On September 13, Congressman Comer recognized and congratulated Joni Carrico on the House floor for becoming an honoree of the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute's Angels in Adoption Program.
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A man accused of stalking his ex-girlfriend through a school app has been fired from McCracken County Schools, McCracken County Schools Director of Public Relations Jayme Jones said.
According to the department, officers arrived on the scene and learned one person had received a gunshot wound to her leg. No suspect has been taken into custody at this time.
Members of the Southern Illinois community can now meet one-on-one with a local attorney as a part of Herrin City Library's new Lawyer in the Library series. The first event is September 13 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Gov. Beshear visits law enforcement in Laurel County as search for suspected I-75 shooter Joseph Couch continues. Click here to watch.
On September 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., veterans can receive resources, food and clothing, hygiene products, nonperishable food, VA and Community Support Services at Stand Down for Veterans.
Organizers called day one of the 21st annual Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce’s D.C. Fly-In a success. The 70 member delegation consists of elected leaders, business owners and others advocating at the federal level for money and support for projects and policies in western Kentucky.
"After the worst of the worst, we've got the best of the best of humanity," Gov. Andy Beshear said Wednesday at a home dedication in Dawson Springs. Seven houses were dedicated in a community devastated by two tornadoes.
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UPDATE: Evin Rion, the Tennessee suspect at the center of Wednesday night's police pursuit on I-24 across four counties, is set to be arraigned next Wednesday, Sept. 18, in Marshall County District Court. Click to read the charges.
Though American Legion primarily supports veterans and their families, Kimbel said this lunch is a worthy extension that recognizes a similar sacrifice from law enforcement, firefighters, paramedics, EMTs and others who protect the nation from crisis.
The Murray State University Board of Regents will hold a meeting at 9 a.m., Thursday, September 12, in the Hall of Benefactors, Heritage Hall and The Murray State University Board of Regents will hold a meeting at 8:30 a.m., Friday September 13, in the Jesses Stuart Room, Pogue Library.
The Graves County Board of Education will hold a meeting at 6 p.m., Thursday, September 12, at the Graves County Board of Education.
BREAKING UPDATE: The westbound lanes of Interstate 24 have reopened. Kentucky State Police Trooper Sarah Burgess says the incident that led authorities to shut down the interstate has ended.
Participants climbed flights of stairs in Southern Illinois University’s Banterra Center, with each step representing one of the 110 floors of the World Trade Center.
"I remember the weather was identical to today, clear and sunshine, and then a catastrophe dropped out of the sky,” said Jerome Mansfield, recalling the events of 9/11.
South Marshall Middle School students put together a 9/11 memorial museum to ensure that students understand the events of the day.
On Wednesday, 2,977 flags decorated the lawn around Benton Consolidated High School. Each flag commemorated a life lost in the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. Students in the club collected the flags and brought together volunteers to plant the flags on Saturday morning.
Local Licks Music Festival, an annual fundraiser for the Oscar Cross Boys and Girls Club, will draw hundreds to Paducah Beer Werks on Saturday.
A man with local ties has achieved athletic success on the international stage, but it wasn't an easy journey for Chuck Melton, who received his third silver medal at the Paralympics in the sport of wheelchair rugby.
KYTC plans a lane restriction for road repairs from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. next Wednesday, Sept. 18, on I-69 southbound in Marshall County.
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children asks for the public's assistance in finding Skyla Lietz, 14, who went missing from Tamaroa on Feb. 23.
In August, the Louisville Zoo celebrated the birth of their first giraffe calf in 12 years. Today, the zoo invited the public to help name him.
The annual Veterans Day celebration is two months away and organizers are inviting the public to get involved!
At approximately 9:15 a.m., Mayfield Independent Schools posted to Facebook stating that they are aware of a threat that had been circulating regarding their high school and that local authorities have concluded it to be unfounded.
You can catch the market from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. every Wednesday until October 16. EBT/SNAP, LINK MATCH, cash, and credit cards are all accepted.
Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman unveiled plans Tuesday to create a statewide drug prevention program, saying the youth-focused initiative would fill a hole in the Bluegrass State's fight against an addiction epidemic that has claimed thousands of lives.
The first presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump concluded Tuesday night. Prior to the event, community members in Paducah expressed their hopes and expectations for the debate, laying out policies they hoped each candidate would touch on.
For several weeks, AT&T workers on strike have been a common sight in Paducah, and as of Tuesday, there is no short end in sight. On Thursday, an AT&T spokesperson sent a statement outlining what was called AT&T’s final offer.
After several weeks of public discussion and assigning a committee to the topic at the previous meeting, the Marshall County Fiscal Court approved an amendment to the Mike Miller Park baseball field rental policy.
Healthcare providers and patients at Baptist Health in Paducah created the first "Chalk the Walk" mural on Monday to express support for individuals dealing with suicidal thoughts.
The most recent sighting follows several reports of black bear sightings in the Local 6 area in recent weeks, including one in Obion County last week.
A Tennessee resident who is a student at Western Kentucky University is confirmed to have measles, the Barren River Health District in Bowling Green and the Kentucky Department for Public Health announced Tuesday.
The Murray Board of Education will hold a meeting at 6 p.m., Thursday, September 12, at the Carter Administration Building.
The Marshall County Schools Local Planning Committee will hold a meeting at 5 p.m., Wednesday, September 11, at the Marshall County Board of Education, 86 High School Road.
The anniversary book committee will extend the deadline to Thursday, Oct. 31, for citizens to submit photos for the upcoming McCracken County bicentennial book, project manager Steve Ervin announced Tuesday.
