Aurora area plans activities for upcoming solar eclipse

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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

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

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