WKCTC Earns Fifth Consecutive Tree Campus Recognition

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(PADUCAH, Ky.) — West Kentucky Community & Technical College has achieved Tree Campus Higher Education status for the fifth straight year, the Arbor Day Foundation announced, underscoring the institution’s ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable campus

Betty Leavell Wurth

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Betty Leavell Wurth passed away at 1:30 p.m. on January 23, 2026, at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center.  Betty was born on October 26, 1942, to Thomas E. Leavell and Norine Giddle in Mercedes,

Henry “Buddy” Brown, 78

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Henry “Buddy” Brown, 78, of Benton, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at the Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center. Henry was born on October 27, 1947, in Golden Pond, Kentucky, to the late

SENATOR DANNY CARROLL’S LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

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As we concluded week three of the 2026 legislative session, much of Kentucky experienced severe winter weather that reminded us how much we depend on one another. I want to begin this update by expressing my deep

Anna Pauline Richardson Cutsinger, 83

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Anna Pauline Richardson Cutsinger, age 83, of Calvert City passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Lakeway Nursing and Rehabilitation. Anna was a graduate of North Marshall High School and enjoyed a 20 year career at

Nancy Freeman Lomprey, 86

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Nancy Freeman Lomprey, 86, of Symsonia, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at her place of residence. Nancy was born to the late Clevus and Zula Copeland Freeman on October 9, 1939, in Benton, Kentucky.

Sandra Parkes Chumbler, 82

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Sandra Parkes Chumbler, 82, of Calvert City, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Calvert City Convalescent Center. Sandra was born in Paducah, Kentucky, to the late Harold and Ruth Thurston Parkes on April 21,