Aurora area plans activities for upcoming solar eclipse

Communities across the region are preparing for this year’s total solar eclipse, visible Aug. 21 in the U.S. Aurora, too, will be joining those communities in hosting celebrations for the event, which is expected to draw anywhere
Debbie Harrington
Mrs. Deborah “Debbie” Harrington, age 66 of Calvert City, KY died on Tuesday, May 16, 2017, at Baptist Health in Paducah, KY. She graduated from Lyon Co High School and Paducah Beauty School. She was a hairdresser
Fiscal Court grants Calvert City wellhead protection request, approves next step in Shar-Cal bridge project

Marshall County Fiscal Court in a 3-1 vote Tuesday granted a Calvert City request to allow the city additional zoning privileges as it relates to wellhead protection to land that, if developed, could affect the city’s only
Woodrow Blackwell
Mr. Woodrow E. Blackwell, age 76 of Benton, KY died on Tuesday, May 16, 2017, at Baptist Health in Paducah, KY. He was a retired Ironworker for the Local #782 out of Paducah, KY where he started
Lady Marshals in final week of regular season, begin with wins over Caldwell and Graves

Entering their final week of the regular season, the Lady Marshals won their first two of four games this week, 6-2 over Caldwell County and 5-3 over Graves County. In their win over Caldwell County Monday, the
Wind advisory issued for the lakes area today
A wind advisory is in effect for west Kentucky from late morning through late afternoon. Expect wind gusts up to 40 mph from late morning through late afternoon from the south or southwest. The highest wind gusts
Kentucky officials warn of electric shock drowning danger
Kentucky officials are warning boaters about a danger known as electric shock drowning. Kentucky State Parks and the state Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction say electric shock drowning happens when faulty wiring, equipment or damaged cords
529 College Savings Plan offers matching contribution for new accounts
As another school year draws to a close, 529 Day (May 29) is the perfect time for Kentucky families to start their college savings with help from the Kentucky Education Savings Plan Trust (KESPT). Kentucky’s 529 college
AAA: Memorial Day travel expected at highest levels since 2005

AAA projects that 39.3 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more away from home this Memorial Day weekend. That is one million more travelers than last year taking to the roads, skies, rails and water, creating