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Ben Overby

Reporter · US

Indexed articles, last 90 days
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Sep 30, 2026
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  1. Article · Sep 30, 2026 · Ben Overby, Tyler Schmidt

    Paducah advocates discuss Kentucky children's needs ahead of session (opens the original)

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    PADUCAH — Kentucky Youth Advocates and Paducah Cooperative Ministry held a meeting for local advocates Wednesday to discuss the challenges facing kids in the commonwealth and what change can be called for in the 2027 legislative session. The KYA is an independent organization aiming to act as a “voice” for Kentucky’s children. Shannon Moody, KYA executive director, said the goal is to ensure that policymakers in Frankfort take data and research regarding the wellbeing of children into th

  2. Article · Sep 29, 2026 · Ben Overby, Bryce Anglin

    Paducah celebrates improvements at Albert Jones Park (opens the original)

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    PADUCAH — A ribbon cutting was held Tuesday to celebrate improvements to Paducah’s Albert Jones Park. The park, renamed after the former Paducah mayor in 2012, is located at 855 Joe Bryan Drive. Taylor Morsching, assistant director of recreation for Paducah, began the ceremony with a brief history of the park. “This park is located at the site of the former Henry Clay Elementary School, which closed in 1980,” Morsching said. “This park was dedicated as Henry Clay Park back in November

  3. Article · Sep 29, 2026 · Ben Overby

    McCracken fiscal court hears first public comment following policy change (opens the original)

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    PADUCAH — The McCracken County Fiscal Court heard its first public comment Monday following a policy change at the previous Sept. 9 meeting to begin routinely allowing them. The court made the policy change following rising interest in topics regarding development at the Department of Energy Paducah Site and some accusations of a lack of interest in public input. Noel McElya addressed the court to advocate for keeping the Metropolis Ferry Landing publicly accessible as a public road and boat r

  4. Article · Sep 25, 2026 · Ben Overby

    Market Day vendors bring variety to BBQ on the River (opens the original)

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    PADUCAH — While BBQ on the River is best known for the piles of grilled and smoked meats served to festivalgoers each year, dozens of Market Day Vendors also contribute to one of Paducah’s premier events. The 32nd annual BBQ on the River hosted about 50 market vendors, ranging from cutlery to distilleries to local nonprofits. Festival Director Tyler Parker said these vendors are an essential part of what makes the event special. “It’s a barbecue festival, but when people get down here, w

  5. Article · Sep 24, 2026 · Ben Overby, Tyler Schmidt

    Purchase District farmers market emphasizes community preparedness (opens the original)

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    PADUCAH — The Purchase District Health Department hosted its monthly Neighborhood Farmers Market on Thursday, connecting community members with fresh local produce and community resources, as well as educational opportunities. Each farmers market has a different theme, with September’s being “community preparedness.” Lorie Brown, Women, Infants and Children Program coordinator for the Purchase District Health Department said the first market was held in July of last year, but has taken p

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