Western Baptist names new member to board of directors

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Thursday, July 7th, 2011, 11:31am

Western Baptist names new member to board of directors

PADUCAH, KY (KFVS) - The newest member of Western Baptist Hospital's board of directors will be Diane Dalton Evans.

Evans, from Mayfield, is president of Invest Financial Corp. in Paducah. She has a master's degree in Business Administration from Murray State University and directs the third and fourth grade choirs at Lone Oak First Baptist Church.

The other board members include:

Chair - Don Walker, retired business owner
Vice Chair - Ned Buchanan, retired banker
Secretary/Treasurer - Frances Hamilton, retired insurance agent
W. Harry Brigance, M.D. - retired urologist
Rev. Willis Henson - retired pastor of Lone Oak First Baptist Church
Jeff Holland - Holland, Strivers and Associates
Chris Hutson - Whitlow, Roberts, Houston and Straub
Scott Powell - regional president of U.S. Bank
Ben Taylor, M.D.

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Bikes on Broadway in Paducah

Submitted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 7th, 10:00 am

PADUCAH, KY (KFVS) - Bikes on Broadway will take place Sunday, July 10 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The ride will be between Fourth and 17th Street on Broadway in Paducah. Bring your bikes, strollers or running shoes for a fun day on Broadway. Mechanical assistance will be provided and the Parks Department is looking for groups of people to set up water or lemonade stands.

If interested in helping with this event, contact Recreation Superintendent Amie Clark with Paducah Parks Services at 270-444-8508.

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Breaker behind smoke at high school

Submitted by KFVS Web Staff

Wednesday, July 6th, 2011, 6:57pm

What was believed to be a possible fire at a Ky. high school turned out to just be smoke from a breaker.

Emergency crews were at Reidland High School for what was believed to be a fire late Wednesday afternoon, according to John Hayden with McCracken County Sheriff's Department.

But when they arrived they discovered it was a breaker in the library.

Smoke filled parts of the school, but officials say no major damage was reported.

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Weatherization assistance available for some households

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Wednesday, July 6th, 2011, 1:57pm

MCCRACKEN COUNTY, KY (KFVS) - West Kentucky Allied Services, Inc is currently providing Weatherization Assistance to eligible homes in the Purchase area.

This assistance will make energy more affordable for low-income families through energy-saving advanced technologies. The hope is that this will save lives and keep families safer by identifying carbon monoxide hazards, poor indoor air quality, molds and other health threats.

Eligible households will receive a free dwelling needs evaluation which may result in work being done to provide energy-saving and safety measures.

The application process can be completed at each local WKAS office.

The McCracken County office is located at 7095 22nd Street #9, P.O. Box 2617, Paducah, Ky. 42003.

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Carson Center announces 2011-2012 series

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Wednesday, July 6th, 2011, 12:35pm

Carson Center announces 2011-2012 series

PADUCAH, KY (KFVS) - The Luther F. Carson Four Rivers Center has announced their 2011-2012 Carson series.

Subscriptions to the series are now on sale. You can buy them at the Box Office by calling 270-450-4444. Tickets for individual purchases can also be bought by calling the Box Office or ordering online.

The 2011-2012 Carson Series includes:

Larry the Cable Guy - Sunday, November 20, 2011 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tickets cost $35-$125
Ernie Haase and Signature Sound: A Tribute to the Cathedrals Tour - Thursday, February 2, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $15-$35
America: The 40th Anniversary Tour - Friday, March 2, 2012 at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $37-$57
The Four Tops and the Temptations - Friday, April 13, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.

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Three teens arrested after more than $5,000 worth of damage at stadium

Submitted by Christy Hendricks

Wednesday, July 6th, 2011, 10:45am

Three teens arrested after more than $5,000 worth of damage at stadium

PADUCAH, KY (KFVS) - Paducah Police arrested three teens for breaking into Brooks Stadium and causing thousands of dollars of damage early Tuesday morning.

Dillon M. Larock, 19, of Cairo Road, was arrested on a second-degree fleeing and evading charge.

A 16-year-old juvenile from West Paducah was arrested on a second degree fleeing and evading charge.

A 17-year-old juvenile from West Paducah was arrested on charges of fleeing and evading and person under 18 having adult purchase alcohol.

Damages totaled nearly $5,750 and included shattered windows in the press box, and 43 bags of ice, boxes of frozen hamburgers, a pop-up tent, a flag pole, a picnic table, and other items destroyed, according to the Paducah Police Department.

An officer responded to a call about 5:30 a.m.

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KY 1286/South Friendship Road to close

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Wednesday, July 6th, 2011, 10:13am

PADUCAH, KY (KFVS) - The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced Wednesday they plan to close KY 1286/South Friendship Road in southern McCracken County on Monday, July 11.

The roads will be closed while crews replace a cross drain just east of US 45/Lone Oak Road.

It will be closed at mile point 3.5 near Lone Oak. KYTC said KY 1286 will be closed to all traffic at this point at about 8 a.m. on Monday and will reopen at about 3:30 p.m.

KYTC recommends drivers who regularly travel this section make other travel plans in advance for Monday.

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