Calloway County has had the largest population increase since 2020, while McCracken County has had the largest decrease, according to a new report by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Students and staff of Crittenden County Schools and the entire community continued showing their well-wishes and support of Rick Coyle, a school resource officer and Crittenden County deputy, who was shot on April 2 while on duty.
By WILL SPENCER | For The Sun
wspencer@mayfield-messenger.com
Kentucky is experiencing an ongoing drought, with the National Integrated Drought Information System deeming western Kentucky as moderate and southernmost Graves County as severe.
After raising chickens as a middle schooler, Mannix Hamilton discovered a passion that now shapes his future — he wants to become a veterinarian to serve both animals and farmers in western Kentucky.
By MELANIE ANTONITIS
The Sun
MANTONITIS@PADUCAHSUN.COM
The $1.8 billion project represents the single largest capital investment in Western Kentucky history, Gov. Andy Beshear and Greater Paducah Economic Development announced Thursday.
There is so much to do to prepare for spring chores, and so little time to begin. The garden is almost ready for spring’s colorful flowers, a full month early.
McCracken County High School junior Ava Adame has now mapped more than 1,200 blessing boxes across all 120 counties in Kentucky, expanding her website far beyond its original focus on western Kentucky.
Kentucky is facing a sexual assault nurse examiner — or SANE — shortage. Kristy Schwetman, a Paducah native and long-time SANE, explains the shortage, the importance of SANEs, and why she continues to do the job.