McCracken County Sheriff Seeks Public Help in Burglary Investigation

McCracken County Sheriff Seeks Public Help in Burglary Investigation

PADUCAH, Ky. (News First) — The McCracken County Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance from the public regarding an ongoing burglary investigation. At approximately 1 a.m. on Monday, June 24, 2024, and again at approximately 2:25 a.m. on Thursday, June 27, 2024, a...
Suspect Arrested in Pryorsburg for Methamphetamine Distribution

Suspect Arrested in Pryorsburg for Methamphetamine Distribution

PRYORSBURG, Ky. (News First) — Murray Jordan Akers was located and arrested in Pryorsburg on charges of selling crystal methamphetamine in the Pryorsburg and Wingo areas. A more detailed release will follow at a later date. Earlier reports indicated that Akers had not...
Methamphetamine Trafficking Arrest

Methamphetamine Trafficking Arrest

MAYFIELD, Ky. (News First) — On June 28, 2024, at approximately 1:10 a.m., Deputy Peyton Jackson and Deputy Austin Ramage conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on US 45 North between Mayfield and Hickory. Deputy Ramage contacted the operator, Edward Ellegood, 50, of...
City Commission Meeting Highlights

City Commission Meeting Highlights

June 25, 2024 Real Estate Parcel Fee for the Funding of 911 Services, Maintenance, and Equipment The Paducah Board of Commissioners approved an ordinance creating a real estate parcel fee for the funding of 911 services, maintenance, and equipment. At a previous...
McCracken County Fair Marred by Juvenile Fights

McCracken County Fair Marred by Juvenile Fights

PADUCAH, Ky (News First) – On June 25, 2024, multiple physical fights involving juveniles erupted at the McCracken County Fair. A deputy from the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office intervened to break up one of the fights but was subsequently followed and...