PADUCAH, KY (KFVS) - The Art Guild of Paducah will hold its monthly meeting on October 4th.

That meeting will take place at the Paducah School of Art at 409 Broadway. It begins at 6:00 p.m. and runs until 8:00 p.m.

Lee Trickey and John Kawasha will demonstrate ceramics and pottery techniques. The meeting is open to the public.

Then, on October 7th, the Art Guild will host its 2nd annual members exhibit. It runs from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Philosophy Gallery at 333 N. 9th Street in Paducah.

The artists will be at the exhibit to discuss their artwork with anyone interested.

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MCCRACKEN COUNTY, KY (KFVS) - The McCracken County Sheriff's Department is warning residents of a scam using the department's name and phone number.

Several area residents have received a recorded message saying the call is from the sheriff's department telling them the resident has a traffic court fine due in court and it can be paid by credit card.

The caller ID shows the correct number for the sheriff's department and the number stated on the recording is also correct.  Police say a "spoof card" can be purchased in several locations and businesses.

The traffic court system does not work this way and the sheriff's department advises people the department will not make any phone calls.

This scam seems to be a follow up to one going around a few months ago in which some residents received notices through the mail that they owed traffic court fines in McCracken County.  It gave an address to mail payments and a phone number to

PADUCAH, KY (KFVS) - Western Baptist will sponsor the area's first Retreat and Refresh Stroke Camp on September 23 through 25 at Lake Barkley State Resort Park in Cadiz.

The camp, sponsored by Western Baptist and Lourdes hospitals and Medtronic, will provide a weekend retreat for people who have had a stroke, as well as caregivers and family.

“In a safe and nurturing environment, survivors and caregivers will have an opportunity to speak with others like themselves about challenges, triumphs and solutions,” said Larry Schaer, associate camp director.

Activities at the camp will include educational programs and typical camping experiences such as campfires, fishing, games and crafts.

Western Baptist says stroke is the nation's third leading cause of serious, long-term disability.