Baptist Health Paducah is offering a series of free classes and support programs to help expectant and new mothers prepare for childbirth and early parenthood.
Emily Ellegood — early childhood education (ECE) center specialist and site supervisor for Scholar House of Paducah Head Start and Early Head Start — has devoted herself to making sure children receive the same care and opportunities she experienced as a Head Start student.
By MACKENZIE LIONBERGER | The Sun MLIONBERGER@PADUCAHSUN.COM
In the midst of planting season, farmers across the region are preparing for the summer harvest. The season isn’t just accompanied by hours of work, but also stress among farmers.
The Southern Region Child Abuse Prevention Committee held a conference Thursday afternoon at John A. Logan College, commemorating Child Abuse Prevention Month and raising awareness about child abuse in the region.
Child Watch and the community united Wednesday morning at the McCracken County Courthouse, planting blue pinwheels to commemorate Child Abuse Prevention Month.
As Kentucky’s foster care system struggles to keep up with demand, thousands of children are left waiting for stable homes amid a growing shortage of foster families.
By DRAYTON CHARLTON-PERRIN | The Sun
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First responders from multiple counties responded to three separate bridge-jumping incidents within a month, highlighting both the pressure on emergency crews and the need for mental health awareness in the region.