Law enforcement reports that collisions have increased at the intersection of Old Mayfield and Krebs Station Roads in Paducah this year. The McCracken County Sheriff鈥檚 Office and a resident share insights on increased wrecks.
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...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, including the following areas, Alexander, Jackson, Massac, Pulaski and Union, western Kentucky, including the following areas, Ballard, Carlisle, Graves, Hickman and McCracken, and southeast Missouri, including the following area, Perry MO. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Slow moving storms capable of intense rainfall rates could lead to isolated areas of Flash Flooding today. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. &&
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...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, including the following areas, Alexander, Jackson, Massac, Pulaski and Union, western Kentucky, including the following areas, Ballard, Carlisle, Graves, Hickman and McCracken, and southeast Missouri, including the following area, Perry MO. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Slow moving storms capable of intense rainfall rates could lead to isolated areas of Flash Flooding today. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. &&
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Volunteers across Paducah turned out to the riverfront today for the 2026 Four Rivers Clean Sweep at the River Discovery Center in an effort to help keep Paducah's riverfront clean and beautiful.
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Paducah Pride United Inc. celebrated Pride Month through the organization's 3rd annual Paducah Pride Festival, with an emphasis on celebrating love, equality, inclusion and diversity.
- By BEN OVERBY | The Sun BOVERBY@PADUCAHSUN.COM
McCracken County High School鈥檚 theater program earned seven awards at the 2026 Kentucky Performing Arts Bradley Awards for its production of 鈥淥klahoma!鈥.
- By BEN OVERBY | The Sun BOVERBY@PADUCAHSUN.COM
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Paducah Public Schools' new partnership with Soles4Souls provided shoes for students experiencing homelessness Friday.
- By MAX DAVIS | The Sun MDAVIS@PADUCAHSUN.COM
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Paducah Public Schools began its summer food program on Thursday with the Summer Feeding Kick-Off event at Paducah Middle School.
- By ARRIYONNA ALLEN | The Sun AALLEN@PADUCAHSUN.COM
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- By PATRICK CONNOR pconnor@paducahsun.com
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For the third straight year, and ninth time overall, the McCracken County Mustangs are heading to the final four of the KHSAA State Baseball Tournament, as they overcame early adversity on their way to a 6-1 win over the Sayre Spartans in Saturday鈥檚 quarterfinal matchup.
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Kentucky men鈥檚 basketball Head Coach Mark Pope landed his highest-ranked high school recruit on Sunday, earning a commitment from the No. 6 overall recruit in the class of 2027, Ryan Hampton.
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- By PATRICK CONNOR pconnor@paducahsun.com
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