June 19, 2013
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DUSTY LUTHY SHULL I The Sun Dr. Gene Ray cuts the ceremonial ribbon Saturday afternoon at the dedication of the Gene W. Ray Center, the new addition to the CFSB Center in Murray that houses a practice court and men's and women's basketball coaches offices. The donation from Ray, a graduate of Murray State, and his wife, Taffin (left), ensured the family the naming rights of the building. Also pictured are Dr. Randy Dunn, MSU president, and Racer men's basketball coach Steve Prohm (right). 
MSU shows off practice addition
MURRAY — Mariah Robinson, a Murray State women’s basketball player, has already reaped the benefits of having a sparkling new place to practice.  The Racer women’s team used to practice in the e...
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Alzheimer’s provides expanded challenges during younger onset
It’s tough enough when a loved one receives a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, but the difficulties can compound exponentially when that news comes years before retirement age. Although younger...
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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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Currently unemployed? Land the job anyway
Unemployed job applicants shouldn’t ignore the fact that some employers favor applications from those who have jobs. But that fact doesn’t have to determine who gets the job, regardless of emplo...
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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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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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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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McCracken Fiscal Court wins county clerk appeal
The Kentucky Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of allowing the McCracken Fiscal Court to have more transparency over the county clerk’s office. A three-judge panel issued an opinion Friday tha...
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Correction
In the Feb. 22 edition of The Paducah Sun, the story “Baptists plan for crowd” on page 7A incorrectly stated that Immanuel Baptist Church at 3465 Buckner Lane would provide additional meeting space...
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Two wrecks on Puryear Drive injure 4
Four people were injured in two wrecks that happened within minutes of each other on John L. Puryear Drive Friday morning. Cheryl Crider, 54, of Metropolis, Ill., pulled her car out of Drifters ...
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MALLORY PANUSKA | The Sun Lindsay Clapp sits with attorney Del Pruitt in McCracken Circuit Court Friday morning awaiting her sentencing on charges stemming from the June shooting death of Michael Bouie outside Elmwood Court apartments. Circuit Judge Tim Kaltenbach sentenced Clapp to four years on charges of hindering prosecution and tampering with evidence for helping the man accused of shooting Bouie flee the area.
Co-defendant in Bouie slaying gets 4 years
Showing no emotion, Lindsay Clapp learned her fate Friday for helping the man accused of fatally shooting Michael Bouie flee the area. Circuit Judge Tim Kaltenbach sent Clapp to prison for four ...
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Registration continues for ‘Beat Beethoven!’ run
The Paducah Symphony Orchestra will hold the second annual “Beat Beethoven!” 5K run and walk at Shelter 10 in Noble Park on March 16.  Early registration is open until March 14 at PaducahSymphony.o...
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ALLIE DOUGLASS | The Sun West Kentucky Community and Technical College Television production coordinator Tom Butler Jr. gives pointers to David White and Shulorn Jeter during a taping of "Raising the Standard." The show, which is set to debut on Comcast Channel 2 the first week in March, will focus on the Human Rights Commission and its mission to end discrimination and racism.
Human rights panel expands its outreach
A year ago, the Paducah Human Rights Commission was losing its edge. Once empowered to defend Paducah’s citizens against violations of their basic rights, the commission had dwindled to four member...
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The Lineup
Today Dance, 7-10 p.m., American Legion Post 26 Hall, Mayfield. Just Friends. $5.   n n n Items for the Lineup must be received in writing five days in advance. Mail to: Lineup, The Paduc...
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ALLIE DOUGLASS | The Sun Former assistant Paducah fire chief Barry Arant looks down as he walks to his seat in January in a McCracken County courtroom. Arant was indicted Friday on rape and sodomy charges.
Arant indictment adds sodomy charge
A Paducah man accused of raping a young girl 30 years ago was indicted Friday on rape and sodomy charges stemming from the allegations. A McCracken County grand jury indicted former assistant Pa...
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