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MSU to host annual Young Artists Concerto Competition

MSU to host annual Young Artists Concerto Competition

MURRAY, KY (KFVS) - The Murray State University department of music will host the final round of the annual Young Artists Concerto Competition on Sunday, Feb. 19.

Co-sponsored with the Paducah Symphony Orchestra, the competition will begin at 2 p.m. in the Performing Arts Hall in the Doyle Fine Arts Center on the Murray State campus, and is free and open to the public. 

The competition is divided into two divisions: piano and instrumental. One finalist from each division will be chosen to receive a $1,000 cash prize, an MSU music scholarship and an invitation to perform with the Paducah Symphony Orchestra during one concert in the 2012–13 Season.

The live final competition will feature seven young artists. The piano division includes piano concerti by Liszt, Mozart and Rachmaninoff. The instrumental division includes concerti by Barber, Dvorak, Elgar, Forsyth and Korngold. 

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Hospital foundation luncheon to benefit cancer care programs, services

Hospital foundation luncheon to benefit cancer care programs, services

PADUCAH, KY (KFVS) - A foundation's women's luncheon on Tuesday, March 1 will feature shopping, fashion tips and a panelist discussion on cancer care.

"Kick Up Your Heels," presented by the Western Baptist Hospital Foundation, will start at 10 a.m. in the Baptist Heart Center auditorium. At 12:30 p.m., the panel on cancer care will include radiation oncologist Jeffrey Triplett, M.D.; oncology director Mary White, R.N. and breast cancer survivor Victoria Seng, Ph.D., R.N.

Western Baptist says all proceeds will benefit cancer care education programs and services. Tickets are $30 each, although table sponsorships are available for tables of eight or four. They say seating is limited and you can call the foundation at 270-575-2871 for reservations or more information.

Parking is available at 24th and Kentucky Avenue near the Baptist Heart Center entrance.

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KSP: Escaped Ky. inmate captured

MCCRACKEN COUNTY, KY (KFVS)- An inmate who walked away from a work detail in Paducah was only able to enjoy a few hours of freedom.

According to Kentucky State Police, authorities captured Jason A. Chancellor shortly before 7 p.m. Friday.  Chancellor previously walked away from a work detail in Cardinal Point around 2:30 p.m., state police said.

Chancellor will likely face additional charges.

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Heartland Hoops 2/17

Heartland Hoops 2/17

(KFVS) - It's Heartland Hoops time again!

The schedule for Friday, Feb. 17 includes:

Missouri-

Cape Central at Dexter
Sikeston at Bernie
Delta at Leopold
Richland at Woodland
South Pemiscot at Saxony Lutheran
Imagine Prep at Jackson
Meadow Heights at St. Vincent
Park Hills Central at Perryville

Illinois-

Carterville at Anna-Jonesboro
Century at Cobden
Harrisburg at Benton
Hamilton County at Johnston City

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KYTC: Crews unable to pre-treat roads due to rain

KYTC: Crews unable to pre-treat roads due to rain

(KFVS) - The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says crews will be unable to pre-treat area highways because of rain that is expected to come before the snow Saturday night into Sunday morning.

According to KYTC, rain prior to a snow and ice event washes away salt deposited on road surfaces, making pre-treating ineffective.

They say snow and ice team members will continue to monitor the development of winter weather through the day Saturday. Highway crews will be on-call to respond should the winter precipitation become more organized and accumulate.

Drivers are reminded to closely monitor the weather forecast via area media outlets over the weekend and be aware of localized driving conditions which can change mile by mile as winter weather develops. KYTC says drivers should be aware of the potential for heavier snow accumulations to the east and south.

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Wreck sends 5 to the hospital

MCCRACKEN COUNTY, KY (KFVS)- A crash at the intersection of Clinton and Contest roads in McCracken County sends five people to the hospital.

According to the McCracken County Sheriff's Department, 20-year-old Jessica Ray of Melber was driving west on Clinton Road when she rear ended an SUV driven by 18 year old Josh Koldizt of Austin, Texas.

Ray, Kolditz, and his three passengers, 21-year-old Jonathon Kolditz, 11-year-old Chandler Womack, and 47-year-old Judy McNew, were all taken to a local hospital for treatment.

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2-car crash injures 6 in McCracken County

MCCRACKEN COUNTY, KY (KFVS)- Deputies say six people were injured following a two car crash Thursday afternoon in McCracken County.

It happened shortly after 4 p.m. on Husbands Road at the I-24
overpass.

Deputies say a an SUV driven by Rebecca L. Wallace, 36, of Calvert City was making a left turn from
Husbands Road to get on the eastbound lane of
I-24.

Wallace did not see the truck operated by Craig A. King, 43, of Paducah heading north and pulled into his path, according to the sheriff's office.

The impact caused both vehicles to run off the right shoulder of the
roadway into a drainage ditch, according to the sheriff's office.