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Paducah Tilghman alum Carter scores TD in Kentucky's Spring Game
10+ hour, 3+ min ago (228+ words) LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Martels Carter ran in a touchdown from six yards out to kickstart the scoring in Kentucky's Spring Game Saturday afternoon at Kroger Field. Carter had been getting reps as a running back in addition to his primary role…...
'This is a time to be heard' " Kentucky's Specialty Courts face elimination under new budget
3+ week, 2+ day ago (469+ words) FRANKFORT, Ky. " The current judicial branch budget bill moving through the Kentucky General Assembly threatens to force the branch to eliminate'Specialty Courts statewide, the'Administrative Office of the Courts and two Kentucky Supreme Court'Justices warned Thursday. The judicial branch budget,'House…...
Kentucky fisheries benefit from discarded Christmas trees
4+ mon, 2+ day ago (238+ words) KENTUCKY " Natural Christmas trees can provide "Christmas for the Fishes," as trees donated to the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife help create fish habitats." The program takes place annually and uses evergreens donated after the holiday season to create…...
Southern Illinois can't overcome turnovers in overtime loss at Richmond
4+ mon, 5+ day ago (431+ words) RICHMOND, Va. - Winning on the road is tough. Doing it with 22 turnovers is nearly impossible. That's how many times the Southern Illinois men's basketball team gave the ball away in its 93-84 overtime loss to Richmond at the Robins Center. "We…...
Hunt, Beth bring home Kentucky golfer of the year honors
6+ mon, 2+ day ago (156+ words) PADUCAH, KY -- Mc Cracken County's Landon Hunt and Marshall County's Trinity Beth were named the 2025 Kentucky Mr. and Ms. Golf on Thursday afternoon by the Kentucky Golf Coaches Association. For Hunt, its the perfect ending to his high school career…...
Shot clock coming to Kentucky prep basketball in 2027
7+ mon, 1+ day ago (153+ words) PADUCAH, KY -- A 35-second shot clock is being added to Kentucky high school basketball games starting with the 2027-28 season. The shot clock was approved during Wednesday's KHSAA Board of Control meeting, passing with a 13-5 vote. The board voted down a…...
Kentucky Poet Laureate Frank X Walker to give local readings
8+ mon, 3+ day ago (152+ words) CALLOWAY COUNTY, Ky. " The Janice Mason Art Museum will host Kentucky Poet Laureate Frank X Walker this Saturday, Aug. 16 at 5: 30 p. m. , as part of its ARTalks series. Walker's presentation, titled "From Word to Image and Back Again," will explore his dual…...
Hundreds gather at Kentucky Oaks Mall to meet Kentucky basketball players Otega Oweh and Trent Noah
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (317+ words) PADUCAH, Ky. -- Kentucky Oaks Mall saw a sea of blue and white Saturday afternoon as two Wildcat basketball players -- Otega Oweh and Trent Noah -- greeted the Big Blue faithful for around two hours. Nearly 1, 000 fans were in attendance at the…...
Kentucky nonprofits brace for Medicaid coverage rollbacks
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (648+ words) PADUCAH " Nonprofits like Heart USA in Paducah say they're preparing for a possible increase in need, as upcoming changes to Medicaid could double the number of people seeking help with prescriptions and basic care. More than 250, 000 Kentuckians are at risk…...
Kentucky Private Activity Bond Allocation Committee to hold Thursday meeting
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (148+ words) The Kentucky Private Activity Bond Allocation Committee will hold a meeting at 10: 30 a. m. ET, Thursday, July 10, via Zoom. FRANKFORT, Ky. " The Kentucky Private Activity Bond Allocation Committee will hold a meeting at 10: 30 a. m. ET, Thursday, July 10, via Zoom. The meeting will be…...