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MALLORY PANUSKA | The Sun The view from the attic of the Paducah Freight House, which is almost through with renovations and ready to welcome tenants shows the structure of the roof and a view of several downtown businesses. The organizations that occupy the Commerce Center on Kentucky Avenue -- Paducah Economic Development, Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce and EntrePaducah -- are slated to begin working inside renovated building next week.
Freight House building renovations nearly complete
On track with the architect’s estimated renovation schedule, the Paducah Freight House is almost ready for tenants to move in and start working. Once a hub of activity for the busy local rail sy...
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Duplicate Bridge
Echo Duplicate Bridge Center 1723 Kentucky Ave. Monday Morning Stratified Pairs Flight A 1. Jo Echols and Dennis Bristol. 2. Dennis Rose and Ron Brockman. 3. Joel and Jo Krin Pe...
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WILL PINKSTON | The Sun Lisa Stephenson (right), director of the community scholarship program at West Kentucky Community & Technical College, passes a handful of pencils and candy to McNabb Elementary student Rakwon Robinson, 8, during the annual Super Sunday college fair at Harrison Street Missionary Baptist Church in Paducah on Sunday. Super Sunday college fairs were hosted in 16 communities across the state, encouraging African-American students to continue with post-secondary education.
Fair inspires careers
Ask Taliyah Hamilton what she wants to be when she grows up and without skipping a beat the 14-year-old Paducah Middle School student beams ear-to-ear when she says a registered nurse. “I’ve wan...
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Agenda
The Agenda is a listing of government meetings today. n Barkley Regional Airport Board of Directors — 3:30 p.m., Midwest Aviation, 200 Hardy Roberts Drive. n Fulton City Commission — 5:45 p.m...
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Photo contributed by Tommy Thompson Lexie Helgerson plays Viola, a woman who disguises herself as a man and inadvertently wins the affections of Olivia, played by  Stephanie Holladay Earl, in William Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night." The American Shakespeare Center will stage two performances of "Twelfth Night" in Lovett Auditorium as part of the Murray Shakespeare Festival early next month. 
Education key for Murray Shakespeare Festival
Many adults feel daunted when faced with a play by William Shakespeare, so the idea that kids in middle school can understand and enjoy the Bard may seem unusual. But a few educators in the Murr...
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The Lineup
Today AARP with IRS offers free tax service to low- and moderate-income individuals, with special attention to those age 60 and older, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Paducah-McCracken County Senior Center, 1400...
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Photo contributed A field camera captures an image of a large coyote in a field about 1,000 yards away from a residential subdivision, and about a mile west of Kentucky Oaks Mall, on Feb. 11. Coyotes are becoming a more common sight around town.
Wily coyotes
When Kris Creekmur moved from rural McCracken County to Levin Avenue in Paducah, she thought she had left the wildlife behind. But, on more than one occasion, she has been reminded that untamed ani...
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ALLIE DOUGLASS | The Sun Bill Graves smiles as he discusses his career during an interview on Tuesday at the Paducah Sun's offices. The McCracken County Bar Association will hold a ceremony tomorrow to unveil a portrait of Graves to be hung in the McCracken County Courthouse.
Bar association unveiling Bill Graves portrait
With a catchy jingle and the right campaign team, J.W. “Bill” Graves became a local household name in the 1980s. Decades later, his name still rings a bell as people who grew up in and around Pa...
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In our schools
n Concord Elementary School SBDM — 8 a.m. Monday, principal’s office. n KIDS First Family Resource and Youth Services Center Advisory Council — 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Heath Middle School, confere...
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McCracken District Court
Feb. 12 Rachel E. Freeman, 19, 25 Mt. Vernon Cemetery Lane, Benton, theft by unlawful taking, shoplifting; stay out of Wal-Mart, two year conditional discharge, attend theft prevention classes a...
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Reunions
n Cuba-Pilot Oak School 64th annual alumni dinner, March 29, Cuba Elementary School. All former students, graduates and teachers are invited. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m., with dinner served at...
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JODY NORWOOD | The Sun Sammy Ford of The Great American Treasure Hunt holds up a gold coin while discussing its value with Melanie Patterson of Murray. The business visited Murray, setting up inside the Hampton Inn & Suites, for the first time last week.
Treasure hunters cash in on some valuable coins
MURRAY — Dozens of hopeful treasure finders brought a variety of collectibles last week for the watchful eyes of appraisers with The Great American Treasure Hunt. Gold coins, guitars and even a ...
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Budget cuts could close Barkley tower
Barkley Regional Airport could see changes in operation, including the closure of its air traffic control tower, if federal spending cuts take effect in March. Paducah’s airport operates a contr...
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The Lineup
Today Soul Food Dinner, noon, W.C. Young Community Center, 505 S. Eighth St. Donation $10 dine-in or take-out. Monday AARP with IRS offers free tax service to low- and moderate-income i...
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GE-Hitachi proposes use for plant
GE-Hitachi has submitted a proposal to the Department of Energy to build a new laser-based uranium enrichment plant at the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant site, according to Chad Chancellor, presid...
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