Emergency dept. physician joins Western Baptist

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Wednesday, August 31st, 2011, 12:08pm

Emergency dept. physician joins Western Baptist

PADUCAH, KY (KFVS) - Western Baptist Hospital recently announced a new emergency department physician has joined their staff.

Allan Wells, M.D., has joined the staff of about 240 physicians representing 40 medical specialties.

Dr. Wells is a graduate of Western Kentucky University and the University of Louisville College of Medicine. He joins the emergency department after eight years of experience in Bowling Green, Madisonville and Greenville, as well as military service at home and abroad.

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Western Baptist hires new anesthesiologist

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Tuesday, August 30th, 2011, 1:12pm

Western Baptist hires new anesthesiologist

PADUCAH, KY (KFVS) - Western Baptist Hospital has added a new anesthesiologist to their staff.

Jonathan McGregor, M.D., has recently joined the hospital. He is a graduate of Murray State University and the University of Kentucky College of Medicine.

He finished an anesthesiology residency at the UK Chandler Medical Center.

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Labor Day weekend incentive for those donating to Red Cross

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Tuesday, August 30th, 2011, 12:55pm

Labor Day weekend incentive for those donating to Red Cross

PADUCAH, KY (KFVS) - The American Red Cross is offering an extra incentive for anyone who donates blood on Labor Day weekend from September 2 to 7.

The Red Cross says anyone who presents to donate blood during those days will automatically be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a $1,000 gas card.

The Paducah Donor Center, located at 4635 Falconcrest Drive will be open:

Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 5 - 7 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Tuesday - 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Thursday - Please call 270-442-9141 for hours
Friday - 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturday - 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.
1st, 4th and 5th Sunday - 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.

For more information about blood drives closer to you, you can visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-Red-Cross to schedule an appointment.

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Heartland Football Friday scores from Aug. 26

Submitted by KFVS Web Staff

Monday, August 29th, 2011, 5:42pm

Heartland Football Friday scores from Aug. 26

Heartland Football Friday scores for August, 26, 2011.

Missouri

GRANDVIEW____________6
CHAFFEE______________42

HAYTI________________40
EAST PRAIRIE__________10

SCOTT CITY___________21
MALDEN_______________47

PORTAGEVILLE_________0
CARUTHERSVILLE_______59

CHARLESTON__________27
KENNETT ______________22

STE. GEN_____________6
DEXTER______________28

CAPE CENTRAL________41
NMCC________________6

FARMINGTON_________34
FESTUS______________9

CHRISTIAN___________33
JACKSON_____________30

POPLAR BLUFF_________25
VASHON______________27

GATEWAY TECH________34
SIKESTON_____________14

HERCULANEUM_________27
PERRYVILLE____________8

PARK HILLS____________28
ST. VINCENT___________13

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Paducah Police warn of email scam

Submitted by KFVS Web Staff

Monday, August 29th, 2011, 12:50pm

Paducah police are warning residents about a scam going around involving an alleged ticket from the state of New York.

Victims get an email that claims to be a Uniform Traffic Tickets from the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles. The subject line is usually "uniform Traffic Ticket."

The email instructs the recipient to open the attached zip file that contains a copy of the ticket to fill out and send to a town court. Investigators believe the file actually contains a computer virus. It's being analyzed by the New York State Police computer forensics lab.

If you get the email, you should not open it or the attachment. If you've already gotten the email and opened it, you should run your antivirus software.

Paducah police ask that you do NOT forward it to their department or the New York State police. Instead, just delete the email and empty your computer's deleted items folder.

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Hospital foundation to host golf tournament

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Monday, August 29th, 2011, 12:21pm

Hospital foundation to host golf tournament

PADUCAH, KY (KFVS) - Registration for the Western Baptist Hospital Foundation's Fourth Annual Golf Tournament is due September 1.

According to the foundation, morning and afternoon rounds are available for the September 19 scramble at the Country Club of Paducah.

The scramble will be limited to 40 teams of four players. Tea times are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Prizes will be awarded.

Organizers say the event raised more than $76,000 last year, with more than 180 golfers participating. In three years, the tournament has raised nearly $220,000 to benefit Western Baptist Hospital and help meet the health care needs of the area.

To register, you can call 270-575-2871.

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2 injured in car vs. scooter head-on crash

Submitted by KFVS Web Staff

Sunday, August 28th, 2011, 12:50pm

Two people were injured after a car crashed head-on into a scooter Saturday evening in McCracken County.

It happened around 8:28 p.m. on US Highway 60 West in Paducah.

Police say a car driven by 76-year-old Mary Edwards of Paducah was trying to turn east onto US Highway 60 West from the Dollar General Store parking lot, but turned into the westbound turning lane and struck a scooter head-on.

The scooter driver was slowing in the westbound lane and was preparing to turn into the Dollar General parking lot when it happened.

The scooter driver 23-year-old Dale Monk and his wife 23-year-old Trisha Monk were treated at the scene were taken by ambulance to a Paducah hospital.

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