Paducah

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.

Meet "Happy Art" Founder Marti McGinnis

Kate Lochte — Fri, 10 May 2013 21:20:29 +0000

LowerTown Arts & Music Festival in Paducah comes up the weekend of May 17 through 19 and one of the artists coming to show and sell her works is Lexington-based Marti McGinnis, whose work you can see at happyart.com. She's among over sixty artists coming to LowerTown. See more about the festival's artists, concerts, and food at lowertownamf.com.

Mother Raises Scholarship Dollars in her Son's Memory on Mother's Day

Kate Lochte — Wed, 08 May 2013 22:44:26 +0000

Chris and Randy Janne host Art in the Garden, an art show/sale and garden tour this Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. at their home at 3223 Buckner Lane in Paducah. Admission is free. Proceeds from art sales go to the J. Darin Loftis Memorial Scholarship Fund. It was established by Calloway County High School Class of '86 to honor their classmate who was killed while serving in Kabul, Afghanistan in 2012. Kate Lochte speaks with Chris Janne on Sounds Good.

See event information on our Events Calendar.

More information is available at artinthegardenmotherstribute.blogspot.com.

LowerTown Arts & Music Festival 2013 Preview

Kate Lochte — Wed, 08 May 2013 22:18:33 +0000

Kate Lochte speaks with Victoria and Michael Terra who are co-directing the 2013 Lower Town Arts & Music Festival, May 17 through 19. It features more juried artists than ever. Two stages featuring a variety of excellent musicians. An expanded Taste of Paducah. Art Cars. And... a new competition "Top Potter Showdown." The festival website is www.lowertownamf.com.

Click here for information about our live broadcast from LowerTown.

Market House Theatre: One Weekend, Two Shows

Kate Lochte — Mon, 06 May 2013 21:13:35 +0000

Both hours of Sounds Good today feature directors of upcoming productions at the Market House Theatre in Paducah. "Tomato Plant Girl," by Wesley Middleton, opens May 9-12 in the Studio Theatre and follows a new girl in town, sharing a garden with a 'bossy best friend,' when mayhem ensues. 'Love, Loss, and What I Wore" is May 11 and 12th at 7 p.m. This special production for Mother's Day weekend uses clothing and accessories to tell a funny, wistful, and universal stories that women can identify with. Hear both interviews below.

Iron Moms Run Half-Marathon for Family Relief Program

Kate Lochte — Fri, 03 May 2013 21:37:38 +0000

Family Service Society, Inc. of Paducah provides immediate emergency relief to residents of Paducah and McCracken County. Proceeds of a Mother's Day weekend run benefit the Society. Kate Lochte speaks with Iron MOM Half-Marathon Coordinator Amy Peal, President of Rehab Associates Foundation on Sounds Good. The half-marathon is Saturday, May 11. The official website is paducahironmom.com.

All About the A.W.E. Early Literacy Station at McCracken Co. Public Library

Kate Lochte — Fri, 03 May 2013 21:31:42 +0000

Kate Lochte speaks with McCracken County Public Library’s Director Julie Hart on Sounds Good. The Library has added a new computer system designed for children ages 2 to 8, the A.W.E. Early Literacy Station. This is a new service at the library where children can play educational games on specialized computers, geared towards learning math, reading and language skills. Learn more at mclib.net.

Gary Edward Barg, on Caring for the Caregiver at Paducah's Carson Center

Kate Lochte — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 19:48:01 +0000

Today on Sounds Good, Kate Lochte meets Gary Edward Barg, Founder and CEO of Today’s Caregiver Magazine and its companion website caregiver.com. He’s the Keynote speaker for the Purchase Area Development District caregiving seminar on May 2nd at the Carson Center in Paducah. His presentation is focused on the question: If you are caring for someone, who is caring for you? It will be an informative day of discussion and information for family caregivers, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Opening Day at the AQS Quilt Show & Contest in Paducah

Kate Lochte — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:46:43 +0000

Today on Sounds Good, we went live to the American Quilters Society Quilt Show and Contest in Paducah. Kate Lochte speaks with Tim Langlitz, marketing director of the Society, at the Expo and Convention Center in Paducah on opening day. They talk about how the quilt show got started, how men are defying the quilting stereotype, and some of the week's highlights. Click here for more about the Quilt Show.