Wally Harris, 77, of Caldwell County
Wally Harris, age 77, of Caldwell County, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Baptist Health of Paducah. Wally was born on February 25, 1948, in Clarksville, TN, to the late Chester and Betsy Pendleton Harris.
Heat Arrives In West Kentucky This Weekend

Following a round of severe weather in western Kentucky at midweek, the attention now turns to this weekend, where we should see our first 90-degree weather of the year.
Western Kentucky State Fair Ready For 10-Day Run

The Western Kentucky State Fair will kick off Friday for its annual 10-day run, with a variety of events planned for the 74th annual event.
Richardson Discusses Healthcare Challenges & Solutions

During a visit to the Hopkinsville Kiwanis Club meeting, Hopkinsville native and vice chair of the Senate Health Services Committee, Senator Craig Richardson, spoke about Medicaid and how it’s consuming a growing share of Kentucky’s budget—even though
Your Ag Edge’s Alan Watts Receives Award During KACAA Banquet

The Kentucky Association of County Agriculture Agents held a banquet of connection and honors Wednesday night.
The Sideline Report 6-19-25

Joining WPKY’s Todd Griffin on this week’s edition of The Sideline Report are Dave Winder from Murray State University discussing the Racers’ recent run to the College World Series and Tom Rogers of YourSportsEdge.com talking about next
Fredonia’s 189-Year History Comes Alive in Saturday Hayride Tour

The Fredonia Valley Heritage Society is bringing history to life this weekend with a special hayride tour through nearly two centuries of the town’s history.
New Caldwell School Board Student Rep Sworn In

Monday night’s Caldwell County Board of Education meeting featured the official swearing-in of a new student representative, alongside the approval of a Capital Funds request for the middle school renovation project.
Pennyrile Electric Working To Restore Power After Storms

Pennyrile Electric crews are working to restore one large and several scattered power outages in Trigg, Christian, and Logan Counties.
TVA’s ‘Project Phoenix’ Marries Coal And Solar

On April 9, 1953, West Paducah’s Shawnee Steam & Fossil Plant fired its first coal stack — generating electricity for thousands inside the Tennessee Valley Authority footprint.
