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Barge strikes Ohio River Bridge
A tow of 25 empty barges struck the U.S. 51 Ohio River Bridge at about 9 p.m. Saturday. The bridge received no damage. Keith Todd, public information officer at the Kentucky Transportation Cabin...
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PADUCAH DUPLICATE BRIDGE
Paducah Duplicate Bridge 1723 Kentucky Ave. The Paducah Duplicate Bridge Club is offering bridge lessons each Tuesday morning beginning at 11:30 at the Bridge Center. A sanctioned novice ga...
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McCracken District Court
February 26 James Lambert, 24, 2111 Lane Rd., Paducah, ten counts of theft by unlawful taking - shoplifting; no further offenses, pay restitution if any, stay out of Walmart. Pay $500. Adam...
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Cole
Cole remembered for service to law
Hal Cole may have passed away Thursday, but his legacy of service in Paducah law enforcement and government lives on. Cole, a Calloway County native who died in his Paducah home at the age of 99...
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Police say man shot wife accidentally
Two Ledbetter residents face charges after one accidentally shot his wife in the leg, Kentucky State Police said in a news release. About 9:30 p.m. Friday, state police received complaints of gu...
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ALLIE DOUGLASS | The Sun Crowds flood into the Julian Carroll Convention Center in late April to attend the American Quilter's Society Quilt Week in Paducah. Events such as the quilt show, which draws about 30,000 visitors, has helped McCracken County increase tourism spending each year since 2002.
Tourism spending on the rise
Tourists spent more money in Kentucky in 2012 compared to 2011, and McCracken County continued its upward climb in tourism spending dating back to 2002. Direct expenditures by tourists totaled n...
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The Lineup
Monday West Kentucky Songwriters Chapter, Nashville Songwriters Association International, 6-8 p.m. Curris Center, Murray State University. 293-7252. Ledbetter Masonic Lodge 952 F&AM, 7 p.m. ...
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Sun files Becky Lambert of Metropolis, Ill., gestures to one of the many countries with visitors to the Superman Celebration on June 9, 2012. As large crowds of people flood the city from around the world, festival organizers must plan months ahead and even during the celebration itself in preparation for the next installment.
‘Super’ turnout requires lengthy prep
It takes months of preparation to get the kind of super results organizers hope for when the first caped crusaders set foot in Metropolis, Ill., in a few weeks, but not to fear, local agencies have...
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Towboat hits Cairo bridge
A towboat struck the Ohio River bridge at Cairo, Ill., forcing the state to close it to traffic and inspect it for damage. The Motor Vessel Judi hit the bridge around 9 p.m. while pushing an emp...
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Mid-Continent graduates receive diplomas
More than 300 Mid-Continent University graduates take their seats at commencement Saturday at Graves County High School. University President Robert Imhoff spoke about his mother, who recently die...
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New high school, new way of thought
In just three months, the halls of the new McCracken County High School will be filled with 1,800 students. For now, however, they are filled with contractors putting the finishing touches on the n...
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Donations sought for cemetery upkeep
Volunteers and monetary donations are needed for cleanup day June 1 at the Liberty Baptist Church cemetery in Lyon County. Mowing fund donations, made payable to the cemetery, may be sent to Sha...
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Photo contributed by Tab Brockman Sen. Mitch McConnell addresses Murray State University's graduating class at commencement exercises Saturday morning in the CFSB Center. A total of 1,248 students graduated from the university this month.
McConnell addresses 2013 Murray State graduates
MURRAY — U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell had a message Saturday for Murray State University students. “Your education has actually just begun,” McConnell said to 1,248 graduating students at the 2013 ...
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Keith Todd/Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Skid marks show the path the school bus traveled Friday before overturning off U.S. 60 about 13 miles east of Smithland. The driver, Robin Black of Sturgis, voluntarily submitted to a toxicology test.
Police identify driver of bus
State police said Robin Black, 49, of Sturgis drove the school bus carrying the Union County softball team which overturned Friday about 13 miles east of Smithland in Livingston County. Black wa...
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NICHOLAS RESIDE | The Sun Susie Coiner, co-owner of bbQ & More on Broadway, stocks Jeff Beal's signature sauce Saturday after announcing the winners of Briskets on Broadway. Beal won first place in the second annual competition.
Briskets on Broadway picks annual winners
The second annual Briskets on Broadway minted new competition winners Saturday, with Jeff Beal winning first place, Daryl Tilford second and Will Gilbert third. The competition, held at bbQ & Mo...
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