Paducah Sun

The Paducah Sun is a daily publication located in Paducah, Kentucky, and is part of the family-owned Paxton Media Group. Previously, it was known as the Paducah Sun-Democrat. Jim Paxton serves as the publisher, while Matt Jones holds the position of general manager. As the leading newspaper in Kentucky's Jackson Purchase region, The Sun is the only daily news source available in the area. According to the latest audit from the Audit Bureau of Circulation, conducted on March 31, 2008, the paper boasts a total of 24,768 weekday subscriptions, 23,455 on Saturdays, and 26,833 on Sundays.

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Superintendent Shively stresses communication after middle school incident

3 days ago | paducahsun.com | Arriyonna Allen |Carly Dick

Paducah Public Schools Superintendent Donald Shively emphasized the district’s open-door policy when it comes to parents’ concerns Monday night, following an alleged outburst from an employee at Paducah Middle School last week. On May 5, an alleged district employee raised their voice at students in the Paducah Middle School cafeteria, telling them to “shut the f- — up.” The incident was captured in a video that has circulated on social media. kAmsFC:?8 |@?52J’D !25F429 q@2C5 @7 t5F42E:@?
Mother's Day spending boosts local businesses

3 days ago | paducahsun.com | Callie Stone

From shopping at local stores to eating at downtown restaurants, families celebrating Mother’s Day helped support small businesses on Sunday. For many families, shopping and going out to eat are integral parts of celebrating Mother’s Day. Elaina Keller and her family visited downtown Paducah to have breakfast before traveling to a concert. She said she enjoyed the time with her family and all moms like the quality time the holiday brings. “It’s not so much to celebrate mom.
Andy Beshear, Cory Booker to headline Florida Democrats’ annual summer gathering next month

3 days ago | paducahsun.com | Mitch Perry

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Proposed health spending cuts worry local Medicaid recipients

3 days ago | paducahsun.com | Taylor Bryan

Legislation released by the GOP-led House Energy and Commerce Committee includes $715 billion in cuts to health care spending and would make sweeping changes to Medicaid eligibility, including stricter verification and citizenship checks.
Investor group urges Ford to address claims of ‘union avoidance’ at Kentucky battery plant

6 days ago | paducahsun.com | Liam Niemeyer |Kentucky Lantern

A nonprofit faith-based group that seeks to leverage its investing to advance human rights, racial equity and “the common good” is calling on automaker Ford to address claims of anti-union activities at the BlueOval SK battery plant in Kentucky.
Miracle League of Western Kentucky seeks 'buddies' for upcoming games

6 days ago | paducahsun.com | Callie Stone

MARSHALL COUNTY — The Miracle League of Western Kentucky will host the opening day of its fourth season at 9:15 a.m. Saturday. As athletes and volunteers prepare for upcoming games, organizers said everyone in the region is encouraged to join in the fun. According to Director Britney Moss, roughly 70 athletes from 14 counties and three states have signed up, making this a record-breaking season for the nonprofit.
Advocates applaud Illinois' move to protect autism data

6 days ago | paducahsun.com | Jasmine Youngblood

SHAWNEETOWN, Ill. — Families and advocates in southern Illinois are praising action taken by the state’s governor that aims to protect the privacy of people who have autism. Wednesday, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed an executive order aiming to shield the state’s residents from unauthorized data relating to autism being collected or shared. kAm%96 8@G6C?@C D:8?65 E96 @C56C 2D &]$] w62=E9 2?5 wF>2?
Discover your family’s past this Mother’s Day

6 days ago | paducahsun.com | Carly Dick

In the celebration of Mother’s Day, readers of The Paducah Sun have a unique opportunity to explore the history of the women in their lives. From now until May 12, The Sun subscribers will receive 25% off a 6-month Newspapers.com gift subscription, a database that makes more than 25,000 newspapers accessible, dating as far back as the 1900s. kAm%96 52E232D6 :D @A6? E@ 2== C68:@?D[ 2?5 2== @7 !2IE@? |65:2 vC@FA’D ?6HDA2A6CD 2C6 2G2:=23=6 @?
Calvert mayor responds to chemical exposure study plans

6 days ago | paducahsun.com | Jeremiah Hatcher

CALVERT CITY — Calvert City Mayor Gene Colburn weighed in Friday on proposed studies coming to Marshall County, Kentucky, in light of community concerns regarding chemical exposure and environmental harms. The studies come after a 2024 Environmental Protection Agency report tied a Calvert City chemical plant’s emission to increased air pollution and cancer risk.
McCracken superintendent talks teacher salary concerns

6 days ago | paducahsun.com | Carly Dick

MCCRACKEN COUNTY — McCracken County Public Schools Superintendent Josh Hunt discussed the district’s finances and teacher salary negotiations with reporters Friday after multiple teachers advocated for higher pay at Thursday’s board of education meeting. Since 2020, the district’s teachers and support staff have received annual pay increases totaling more than 16%, not including additional step increases based on experience. Salary raises made up 12.25% of the 16%.