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April 24 Josiah Micah Wright, 37, 2272 Olivet Church Rd., Paducah, first-offense operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs, w/ .08, aggravator; 7 days conditional discharge ...
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Correction
In the Tuesday, Oct. 30, edition, page 1A, in a story titled, “Florida-based company looking to bring 300 jobs,” and in an editorial that printed Thursday, Nov. 1, it was stated that a call center ...
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LAUREL BLACK | The Sun Debbie Shelton, a volunteer at the Paducah Symphony Orchestra, flips through the new "P is for Paducah" alphabet book at the PSO office, 202 Broadway. Artwork from the book will be up for silent auction at the PSO's performance on Saturday at the Carson Center.
‘P is for Paducah’ book set to debut
When it came time to illustrate “P is for Paducah,” a children’s alphabet book to benefit the Paducah Symphony Orchestra, some artists found themselves baffled. Certain trivia seemed straightfor...
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ALLIE DOUGLASS | The Sun Florence & Hutcheson consultant Shannon Provance (left) and Maxon Road resident Mike Turner discuss property lines on Thursday evening at the McCracken County Emergency Operations Center. A public meeting was held to give community members a chance to discuss plans and ask questions concerning the expansion project of Maxon Road.
Residents view Maxon Road improvements
More than 30 Maxon Road residents saw preliminary plans on Thursday that aim to make the road safer and wider. Three large renderings depicting the project were displayed at a Fiscal Court-hoste...
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Racers meet fans in Paducah
Murray State basketball players Latreze Mushatt (center) and Brandon Garrett tease Mackenzie Phelps, 9, of Murray about having her poster signed first by the Racers women’s basketball team Thursday...
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Forum to detail one-room schoolhouse restoration
The Chalk Dust Project, a local initiative to restore one-room schoolhouses in Mayfield and Graves County, will be the focus of a free presentation at West Kentucky Community & Technical College on...
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Accountability scores vary in the region
School districts in western Kentucky formed a wide bell curve in the state’s new Unbridled Spirit accountability model. The first year of test results is considered a baseline for districts. Tha...
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The Lineup
Today Senior Medicare Patrol, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., 1400 H.C. Mathis Drive; 442-8993. Protect yourself from Medicare errors, fraud and abuse. Learn to detect potential errors, fraud and abuse. Report e...
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CORIANNE EGAN | The Sun David Lane, country leader for the Canadian division of Edward Jones, speaks during the the 30th anniversary celebration of the investment company's presence in Paducah. Edward Jones opened its first office in the city in 1982 and now has 10 locations in the area.
Good deal: Edward Jones celebrates 30 years in Paducah
David Lane was the head of the Paducah operation of Edward Jones for 23 years. After going on to become the leader for the Canadian division of the company, Lane said he understands one, fundamenta...
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JODY NORWOOD The Sun Third grade teacher Jenny Goins assists students during a test Thursday at Concord Elementary School. Under new state testing standards, Concord ranked in the top three percent of elementary schools.
Test scores show gaps in Paducah, McCracken
New statewide accountability models for student achievement released today highlight gaps in students at McCracken County and Paducah schools. Districtwide, McCracken County schools ranked profi...
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ALLIE DOUGLASS | The Sun Stage manager Kelly Salchli prepares for an upcoming play and paints the faces of buildings and houses on part of the "Willy Wonka Jr" set on Thursday at the Market House Theatre. The play is set to open at 7:30 p.m. next Thursday.
Willy Wonka to take the stage
Stage manager Kelly Salchli prepares for an upcoming play and paints the faces of buildings and houses on part of the “Willy Wonka Jr” set on Thursday at the Market House Theatre. The play will ...
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Honeywell begins upgrades at Metropolis nuclear conversion plant
Honeywell officials announced Thursday that required upgrades to the Metropolis, Ill., nuclear conversion plant have begun with an eye at resuming production in June. The requirements handed dow...
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Bazaars
n Project Hope’s holiday bazaar will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Robert Cherry Civic Center, Park Avenue, Paducah. There will also be a book signing with southern Illinois author...
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CORIANNE EGAN | The Sun Guests filed in to Barbecue on the River's annual Porkstock only minutes before the rain started in late September. Despite the night of storms -- which forced organizers to cancel Porkstock and ruined tents and several barbecue booths -- festival fundraising was strong in 2012.
Barbecue fest fundraising tops $350,000
Rough weather and damaged booths could have dampened fundraising efforts at this year’s Barbecue on the River festival, but fundraising numbers released Wednesday confirm that the event did well. ...
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Yeiser Art Center plans members show
The Yeiser Art Center invites members to submit artwork for the fourth annual Members’ Show, which will be Nov. 10 to Dec. 22 with an opening reception Saturday, Nov. 10, from 5 to 7 p.m. The Me...
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