McCracken County Man Charged With Meth and Fentanyl Trafficking
The McCracken County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a McCracken County man on a warrant charging him with trafficking in Methamphetamine and Fentanyl. The investigation began after detectives received information that 37-year-old Daniel Farmer was trafficking in Methamphetamine
Gov. Beshear Provides Update on Eastern Kentucky Flooding
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 3, 2022) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear provided an update on rescue and recovery efforts following historic flooding in Eastern Kentucky. The Governor said the death toll remains the same, 37, but is still expected
West Paducah Women Charged with Drug Offenses
The McCracken County Sheriff’s Office arrested two West Paducah women Tuesday afternoon on drug offenses following the execution of a search warrant on Lauren Lane in McCracken County. McCracken County Sheriff’s Office drug detectives conducted an investigation
Charles L. Locker, 96
Charles L. Locker, 96, passed away peacefully Monday, June 6, 2022 in Algonquin, IL. He was born June 25, 1925, in Birmingham, KY to Chaudet and Janie (Mitchell) Locker. He is survived by his daughter Francine (Dirk)
Martha Ann Fulks, 74
Martha Ann Fulks, 74 of Benton, Kentucky died on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at her home in Benton, Kentucky. Born Saturday, January 10, 1948 in Benton, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late L.C. Fulks and
Gov. Beshear Emergency Order Helps Flood Victims in Disaster Area to Replace Licenses, IDs, Vehicle Registrations and Titles

Three state resort parks to host pop-up driver licensing services, more sites to come FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 3, 2022) – Gov. Andy Beshear issued an emergency order making it easier for flood victims in 13 Eastern Kentucky counties
Voter registration is back
In June, More Voters Added to Rolls than Removed Frankfort, Ky. (July 29, 2022) – Secretary of State Michael Adams announced that voter registration continues to rebound after two years of stasis, with 8,486 new voters added in
Kentucky commit Justin Edwards will embrace being pushed by John Calipari

By LARRY VAUGHT Philadelphia sportswriter Joseph Santoliquito has watched Justin Edwards blossom into one of the nation’s best players in the 2023 recruiting class and it did not surprise him when the 6-7, 180-pound athletic wing verbally
Wanda McNeely, 90
Wanda McNeely, age 90, of Kirbyton, passed away surrounded by her family on Monday, August 1, 2022 at Baptist Health of Paducah after a brief illness. Wanda was born in Kirbyton on March 20, 1932 to the
Kevin Elam Briggs, 63
Kevin Elam Briggs, 63, of Paducah, passed away Friday, July 29, 2022 at his home. Kevin was a lovable soul with a radiant personality and a passion for hair dressing. He started doing hair in the 70’s