Fatherhood’s fleeting but forever I didn’t really see it coming when 28 years ago or so my life turned from childhood to parenthood. One day I was riding home from school on my bike, grabbing a quick baloney sandwich and runnin...
In our schools n Lone Oak Elementary School SBDM — 4 p.m. Monday, conference room. n Paducah Board of Education — 6 p.m. Monday, Board of Education office, 800 Caldwell St. n Farley Elementary School SBDM —...
Records outline unauthorized zoning changes A series of Paducah and McCracken County records support allegations that unauthorized zone changes were applied to the county’s maps between 2007 and 2008. A Kentucky open records request that ...
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BY MALLORY PANUSKA mpanuska@paducahsun.comThe Paducah Sun
McCracken humane society volunteer charged in theft Police arrested a McCracken County Humane Society volunteer on Saturday morning on a charge of receiving stolen property. Terry Vannerson, director of the Humane Society, contacted the McCracken...
Volunteers clear Ohio River shoreline A jumpsuit, a pair of nail clippers, underwear, and several empty bottles of Jim Beam — volunteers found these and countless other items Saturday morning at the Paducah riverfront. “There’s all ...
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BY LAUREL BLACK lblack@paducahsun.comThe Paducah Sun
OMGcon returns to Paducah OMGcon, a convention for Japanese animation and video games, continued Saturday at the Paducah Convention Center. The event, in its eighth year in Paducah, featured panel discussions with people...
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BY NICHOLAS RESIDE nreside@paducahsun.comThe Paducah Sun
Energy costs surge Almost everything about Kristen Luce’s business involves electricity. Luce, co-owner of Shear Perfection in Lone Oak, is a hairdresser by trade and uses high-powered equipment — from hair dryers to...
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BY CORIANNE EGAN cegan@paducahsun.comThe Paducah Sun
Baptist Health hosting Alzheimer’s workshop Baptist Health Paducah will host an interactive workshop for early detection of Alzheimer’s disease from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday. The meeting will be held at the hospital’s Conference Center, Me...
Search leads to drug charges A Paducah man was arrested after an anonymous tip Friday prompted an investigation at his home. Scott W. Watson, 40, of the 600 block of McKinley Street was charged with manufacturing methamphet...
89-year-old still knows how to rock You’re never too old to enjoy yourself. Just ask Lillian Waggoner. The Paducah resident will turn 90 Monday, but age has hardly slowed her down. Waggoner still makes a point to listen to liv...
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BY LAUREL BLACK lblack@paducahsun.comThe Paducah Sun
Noble Park Pool closures prompt changes Once or twice a summer is practically unavoidable. Five times in three weeks is frustrating for all involved. Five times since the newly renovated Noble Park Pool opened on Memorial Day weekend,...
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By Adam Shull ashull@paducahsun.comThe Paducah Sun
City celebrates Old Glory The Stars and Stripes were celebrated Friday throughout Paducah for Flag Day. Four members of a honor guard at the Paducah Police Department held a retirement ceremony for several flags Friday. ...
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BY NICHOLAS RESIDE AND LAUREL BLACK news@paducahsun.comThe Paducah Sun
McCracken District Court May 14 Austin D. Rushing, 24, 219 Anita Dr., Paducah, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs, first offense; seven days, two year conditional discharge, alcohol drivin...
The Lineup Today 4-Rivers Military Officers Association of America, 8:30 a.m., Lone Oak Little Castle Restaurant. Dance, 7-10 p.m., American Legion Post 26 Hall, Mayfield. Just Friends. $5. n n n ...
Principal praises comrades for award When Art Davis was nominated for the Kentucky Association of Secondary School Principals’ Principal of the Year award, he almost didn’t apply. The application process was time consuming, Davis s...
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BY LAUREL BLACK lblack@paducahsun.comThe Paducah Sun