Drew Adams

Fort Campbell Officer Fired after Arrest

Drew Adams — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:48:48 +0000

Fort Campbell leaders have fired an officer in charge of the base's Sexual Harassment and Assault Response and Prevention office for allegedly violating a protection order and aggravated stalking.

Paducah Coca-Cola Plant Takes Steps Toward National Historic Register

Drew Adams — Thu, 16 May 2013 20:20:09 +0000

A Paducah building which sat for years and in disrepair has now received initial approval for the National Register of Historic Places.

Lourdes Reduces Workforce

Drew Adams — Wed, 15 May 2013 19:58:07 +0000

Lourdes Hospital of Paducah has laid off 1.9% of their non-clinical and management workforce.

Hospital spokesman David Simmons would not confirm the total number of people who lost their jobs, however using the 2012 staffing totals would bring the number to approximately 30. Simmons wouldn’t say why the hospital is reducing its workforce.

Murray State University Student Dies of Gunshot Wound

Drew Adams — Mon, 06 May 2013 21:26:00 +0000

Murray city police don't expect any criminal action connected to a Murray State Student's death this weekend. 23 year-old Clayton Law died Sunday from a gunshot wound in a Murray residence.

Senators Continue to Criticize Corp of Engineers Dam Restrictions

Drew Adams — Wed, 01 May 2013 18:45:48 +0000

Kentucky Senators continue to condemn the Army Corps of Engineers decision to restrict access to the tail-waters of Barkley Dam.

Calloway County Offices Closing Due to Loss of Longest Serving Clerk

John Walker and Drew Adams — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:38:38 +0000

Calloway County Clerk Ray Gene Coursey Jr. age 45, of Murray died Saturday at the Murray Calloway County Hospital. Coursey was born April 4, 1968 in Murray. He was a 1986 graduate of Calloway Co. High School, and a 1992 graduate of Murray State University.

He started in 1983 as a Deputy Clerk in the Calloway Co. Clerk's office; and on Nov. 7, 1995 he was appointed to the Clerks position. Coursey was the longest serving Calloway County Clerk.

Severe Weather Coming to Region

Drew Adams — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 18:44:31 +0000

Severe weather is expected across the region over the next 48 hours.

The national weather service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch through 9:00pm for the WKMS listening area. A wind advisory will also be in effect beginning at 1:00am.

Forecasters expect a second line of storms to reach the area in late afternoon tomorrow. The storms should last late into the night. Forecasters say the conditions will be favorable for high winds, hail and tornadoes. Rainfall totals are expected to be 1 to 2 inches.

Bedbug Research Looks to Old Techniques

Alan Lytle (KPR) and Drew Adams — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:36:45 +0000

An age old remedy for bedbugs is now the subject of a new high tech study being conducted by researchers at the University of Kentucky and the University of California, Irvine.

Madisonville Wins Arbor Day Award

Drew Adams — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 19:42:17 +0000

The National Arbor Day Foundation has named Madisonville a "A Tree City USA" Community.

The city is recognized for its incorporation of an active tree board, tree care ordinance, community forestry program and participating in an Arbor Day celebration. This year marks the 18th time the city has received the award.

Hopkinsville Death Ruled a Homicide

Drew Adams — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 16:46:49 +0000

Hopkinsville police are investigating a woman's weekend death as a homicide.