Murray State University selected as host site for Governor’s Scholars Program
MURRAY, Ky. — Murray State University has been selected as a host site for the Governor’s Scholars Program during the summers of 2023, 2024 and 2025. The Governor’s Scholars Program is a summer residential program for outstanding
Kentucky State Police Investigates Officer-Involved Shooting in Floyd County

Updated 07/02/22: Now there are 3 deceased public servants (1-sheriff’s deputy, 2-city police officers, & 1-Police K9). Multiple other law enforcement officers received injuries and some remain in the hospital. 1 additional civilian was also injured. Please
Janet Byassee, 69
Janet Byassee, 69, of Paducah, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at Baptist Health Hospital. Janet worked for a number of years at Four Rivers. In her free time, she loved to crochet and write. She loved
Jerry L. Deaton, 80
Jerry L. Deaton, 80, of Paducah died on Thursday, June 30, 2022, at Baptist Health Paducah. He was a retired painter. Surviving is his wife, Linda Deaton of Paducah; three sons, Jerry Deaton Jr. of Nashville, Leon
Perry Beyer Jr, 45
Perry Beyer Jr, age 45, of Paducah passed away Thursday, June 30, 2022 at the Stone Creek Nursing & Rehab Center. Perry attended Lone Oak First Baptist Church. He was an avid hunter and especially enjoyed deer