By KENNEDY WILLIAMS | The Sun
KWILLIAMS@PADUCAHSUN.COM
Through the years of 1811 and 1812, a series of catastrophic earthquakes would permanently alter the Tennessee landscape and jumpstart a long history, full of local legends and violence, for the New Madrid area.
BENTON — Stilley House Senior Living strives to keep residents active and connected with their families. One such way is the annual Father’s Day tradition of celebrating with ice cream floats. Families gathered for lunch and a sweet treat on …
The artist reception for the Paducah Historical Preservation Group’s fourth annual African American Artist Showcase will take place from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, at Paducah City Hall.
The Yeiser Art Center held a reception Friday, June 19, for Miss Retta Folsom and her puppet shows. At the event, Folsom featured a special storytime to celebrate Juneteenth.
Paducah residents had the opportunity for free health screenings and informational resources at the 5th annual Alpha Cares Community Health and Wellness Fair, hosted on Friday, June 19, at Washington Street Baptist Church.
History, culture, and community were all celebrated at the fifth annual Juneteenth FreedomFest. The event was hosted by the Paducah-McCracken County NAACP branch and featured live performances, games, and activities to honor the holiday.
Following an April 23 Kentucky Supreme Court ruling that emails and texts held on the private devices of Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources Commission volunteers did not qualify as public records subject to the Open Records Act — Justices, lawyers and advocates are sharing th…
MURRAY — After weeks of continuous discussion, the Murray City Council held the first reading of the draft ordinance that could regulate data centers Thursday. There has been no official proposal for a center; however, the city is working to be proactive if the occasion arises.
This Friday, June 19, the Paducah-McCracken County NAACP branch will host its fifth annual Juneteenth FreedomFest. The branch’s First Vice President, Benny Heady, spoke Thursday and offered a glimpse into what he expects the event to bring to…
Baptist Health Paducah has completed its 500th WATCHMAN Left Atrial Appendage Closure device implantation, marking a milestone in the hospital's structural heart program.
University of Louisville researchers held a meeting Thursday in Grand Rivers to discuss their current research projects on local air quality and health hazards.
Paducah experienced scattered showers from morning to noon Thursday, dampening the city and creating a cool, fresh atmosphere. As the day progressed, the clouds gradually cleared, and the rain eventually let up, giving way to a sunny, pleasan…
On Thursday, Mercy Health — Lourdes Hospital held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new radiation oncology expansion at the cancer center. This addition is designed to provide patients across the region with access to more advanced treatments.
The McCracken County Schools Board of Education approved an updated student code of conduct — with increased consequences for prohibited cell phone use — and employee salary schedules for the 2026-2027 school year, and approved construction d…
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service eradicated more than 1,800 wild pigs in Land Between the Lakes in 2026.
Republican Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman is suing two prominent prediction market companies over allegations that they operate unlicensed and illegal sports gambling operations.
The Paducah Police Department held its “Coffee with a Cop†event Wednesday at Pipers Tea and Coffee, aiming to offer the community a chance to address local issues in a low-stress environment.
