More than a year after her passing, the man charged in connection to 18-year-old Mercedeys Culligan’s death is standing trial. Investigators have said Culligan died after she was hit by a vehicle on Aug. 1, 2023, while she was walking to work.
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Construction of the battery plant in Glendale in January 2023.
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A bridge closure between the western Kentucky towns of Eddyville and Dycusburg is causing an uproar among those affected by it.
- By SARAH LADD | Kentucky Lantern
Mary Poe, an anonymous Louisville woman who sued to overturn Kentucky’s abortion ban, has traveled out of state for the abortion she sought but couldn’t obtain in Kentucky.
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This week, The Paducah Sun wants to know: What is your favorite Thanksgiving side dish?
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The Washington Street Community Warming Center opened its doors Wednesday to those in need of overnight shelter. The center continues to ask for volunteers, because only 11 of the roughly 30 p…
- By ARRIYONNA ALLEN | The Sun AALLEN@PADUCAHSUN.COM
As people across the nation prepare to cook Thanksgiving meals for their families, Paducah nonprofits are gearing up to serve hundreds in the community.
- By JEREMIAH HATCHER | The Sun JHATCHER@PADUCAHSUN.COM
The McCracken County Community Career Endowment announced Tuesday that six African American students from Paducah and McCracken County have been selected for Class XV of the PaxtonScholars program.
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Paducah celebrated the start of the holiday season with a Tree Lighting Ceremony by the riverfront Tuesday night. Hundreds of community members gathered around the 26-foot tree on Water Street…
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Multiple motorcycle clubs gathered in Paducah this weekend to raise thousands of dollars and provide Christmas gifts for children in need.
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On Wednesday night, Murray State basketball returned to the CFSB Center, as the Murray State Racers took on the Bethel Wildcats in an exhibition game.
- By JARED JENSEN jjensen@paducahsun.com
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When it comes to the Kentucky High School Football Playoff across the six classes, there are a handful of main competitors that have taken home championships on a regular basis. Schools like B…
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LEXINGTON — There weren’t many fans of the hire of Mark Pope as Kentucky’s next head coach when the news began to break on the night of Thursday, April 11.
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LEXINGTON — The No. 9 ranked Kentucky Wildcats moved to 4-0 on the season Tuesday with a convincing 97-68 victory over the Lipscomb Bisons (2-4) inside Rupp Arena.
- By WILL MUITER wmuiter@paducahsun.com
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Graves County High School hosted its annual “Big Blue Madness” in preparation for the boys and girls basketball teams’ upcoming seasons. Several events were held for all ages throughout the ni…
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After graduating from Mayfield High School last Spring, Lincoln Suiter took his college journey to the University of the Ozarks. He not only went on to continue his education, but also continu…
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Time is of the essence when it comes to preparing fresh outdoors decorations.
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Mums have been gorgeous this fall and will continue to bloom due to the seasonally warm weather.
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Obituaries
Lourice Olsson Thompson, 92 of Paducah, passed away at 3:20 a.m. Tuesday, Nov.19, 2024, at B…
Verna Nell Horning, 92, of Paducah passed away at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, at Baptist …
Gerald T. Stone, 87, of Kirksey, died, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, at the Murray-Calloway Coun…