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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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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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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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ALLIE DOUGLASS | The Sun McCracken County school buses line up outside Reidland Middle and High Schools to pick up students after school Friday in Reidland. The three middle schools next year will serve as shuttle sites from the current districts to the new consolidated McCracken County High School.
Merging transportation
A new bus schedule will allow current routes to remain similar following the opening of McCracken County High School in August. But maintaining the routes will require some mixing of grade level...
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Phillips
Dead, hungry animals lead to arrest of McCracken man
An investigation by McCracken County Animal Control led to the arrest of a McCracken County man on animal cruelty charges. Sheriff’s deputies arrested Chad A. Phillips, 28, on a warrant charging...
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CORIANNE EGAN / The SunBetty Scott and Bettye Lynch wrap ceramic bowls in the Lower Town studio of Michael Terra on Friday. Terra and several volunteers made more than 1,600 bowls for today's Empty Bowls Project at the Julian Carroll Convention Center.
Volunteers prepare to fill empty bowls
Betty Scott and Bettye Lynch wrap ceramic bowls Friday in the Lower Town studio of Michael Terra. Terra and several volunteers made more than 1,600 bowls for today’s Empty Bowls Project at the ...
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