the Paducah Police Department announced that Robbie has been found in good health PADUCAH — Authorities in Paducah are asking for the public's assistance in locating Robbie Terry Terry was last seen near 2501 Kentucky Avenue with her most recent suspected location believed to be Western Baptist Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts are urged to contact the Paducah Police Department The PPD encourage everyone to remain vigilant and report any possible sightings Email notifications are only sent once a day Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: passed away peacefully at his residence on Friday Daryl of West Paducah and Sandi Bryan and her husband Linda of West Paducah; seven grandchildren Lakyn; thirteen great-grandchildren; a brother Mike Slankard and William “Bub” Slankard Henry “Leon” and Pauline Hubbard Slankard Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 pm on Tuesday 2025 at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah with Pastor Keith Tilford and Pastor Nate Hillebrand officiating  Burial will follow at Bethel Christian Church Cemetery Visitation will be held from 11:00 am until the service hour of 1:00 pm on Tuesday 2025 at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Bethel Christian Church 12245 Woodville Rd You may leave a message of sympathy and light a candle of remembrance at www.milnerandorr.com West Kentucky Community and Technical College will recognize more than 900 students eligible for graduation during two spring commencement ceremonies May 12 PADUCAH — West Kentucky Community and Technical College will recognize more than 900 students eligible for graduation during two spring commencement ceremonies May 12 at the Carson Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Paducah Paducah Mayor George Bray will serve as the keynote speaker Student addresses will be delivered by Samyuth Pinnegar of Paducah and Joan McLeod-Philbee of Calvert City Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content We have used your information to see if you have a subscription with us Please use the button below to verify an existing account or to purchase a new subscription Your current subscription does not provide access to this content Please use the button below to manage your account Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account  She was a member of Lone Oak First Baptist Church  Lacy worked as an Elementary School Teacher for over 36 years and taught at many local schools  She was also very involved in the McCracken County Retired Teachers Association and the Kentucky Retired Teachers Association  Lacy spent much of her free time as an active member of the Red Hat Club of Paducah and Rachel Liles (Brian Beason) of Norris City She was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years Graveside services for Lacy will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday  Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah is in charge of arrangements Expressions of sympathy may be made to Mercy Hospice Share a memory or leave a message for the family at www.milnerandorr.com Paducah Tilghman High School is hosting a State Championship Ring Ceremony for its 2024-2025 football team who secured the state championship title in December May 5 in the Paducah Tilghman High School auditorium Visitors are welcome to attend the ceremony and asked to enter through the auditorium lobby doors Boyd Foster and Dorothy Jean (Tharp) Stacy Michael Stacy served his community as the Ballard County Attorney from 1994 through 2006 winning the Outstanding County Attorney award in 2000 Michael also served as Commonwealth’s Attorney for the 1st Judicial Circuit He won the Outstanding Commonwealth’s Attorney award in 2011 becoming one of the few prosecutors to ever win both awards in their career He served as president of the Commonwealth’s Attorneys’ Association in the years of 2016 and 2017 and was recognized for his lifetime of service with the Redford Award for Outstanding Kentucky Prosecutor in 2024 the Paducah Police Department reported that Traterrius was located in good health Paducah PD reported that Traterrius was located in good health PADUCAH — The Paducah Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a missing 13-year-old boy from Paducah Traterrius Mayes was last seen near 2337 Seitz Street and weighs approximately 120 pounds with black hair styled in shoulder-length dreadlocks and brown eyes He also has a chipped or missing front tooth which may help in identifying the missing boy Information about his whereabouts should be brought to the PPD could be crucial to bringing this child home safely temperatures staying in the low to mid 70s Some scattered storm chances starting Wednesday Mostly cloudy skies in the morning and gradual clearing by the evening time © 2025 KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News | Paducah News KY -- Below is a list of reported high school baseball and softball scores from Saturday some scattered rain showers east of Missouri Temperatures staying in the low 70s throughout this week Some rain and storm chances starting Wednesday Northeast winds will be gusting to around 20 mph throughout Sunday Mary School System announced Kathleen (Kathi) Falk will be the principal of St Falk is a veteran educator and a passionate advocate for Catholic education She brings 34 years of experience working in Catholic schools There are several indicators ahead of the I-24 Ohio River Bridge construction Backups can occur especially if drivers do not use the zipper merge method Wills advises drivers to allot more time than needed to navigate I-24 traffic After several collisions and hundreds of traffic violation citations around the work zone on the I-24 Ohio River Bridge Paducah area law enforcement and Illinois Department of Transportation are urging drivers to exercise caution and obey road signs — After several collisions and hundreds of traffic violation citations around the work zone on the Interstate 24 Ohio River Bridge construction engineer for District 9 with IDOT said there are several safety precautions in place currently to try and prevent crashes Those include a smart traffic control system and encouraging drivers to use the zipper merge strategy While the work zone drops down to a 55-mph speed limit the McCracken County Sheriff's Office and Kentucky State Police have given out hundreds of citations The Paducah Police Department said they have also seen many drivers speeding through the area Wills stressed the importance of paying attention when driving "There's no way that we can repair the bridge without closing the lane when we get into full-on structural repairs and the joints we're going to have 20-foot-wide holes out there to protect the traffic and to protect the workers," Wills said because anytime we have that much traffic volume we just ask that everybody be patient and try to work through their day with understanding where the queues are going to be Wills added that distracted driving is also an issue "Maybe as folks are coming up into the work zone they're looking at the work and seeing what's going on And then we end up with a rear end," he said one rear end can lead to multiple rear ends.. We're letting you know what's going on up ahead We're telling you where the stop traffic is don't ride right behind somebody where you don't have enough stopping distance." community engagement officer for the Paducah Police Department said officers hope drivers will place a higher emphasis on staying safe "It's very common to feel peer pressure from other drivers as you're going through a construction zone but studies have shown routinely that the slower your vehicle is traveling the less damage or injury you could receive in the event of a collision," said Quinn "Any collision can seriously impact traffic So what we've done as far as our approach to that area to make everyone safer is that we will have zone units performing traffic control in that area we have details that will do traffic enforcement through that area as well If people can see the lights and see that people are pulled over we hope that it slows them down and can prevent collisions."  Wills said to remember to leave plenty of space between yourself and other drivers and be sure to allow for extra time in your commute on Thursdays and Fridays The project is planned to span three years The Paducah Fire Department is inviting the community to celebrate the newest addition to Paducah’s fleet PADUCAH — The Paducah Fire Department is inviting the community to celebrate the newest addition to Paducah’s fleet Members of the fire department and the Paducah Board of Commissioners are hosting the traditional Wetdown and Housing Ceremony at Paducah Fire Station No KY transitioned from his earthly body on April 26 and friend whose presence touched many lives and his cherished children: Jessaundra Jackson of Paducah He leaves behind a proud legacy through his grandchildren: Laniyah Travis OR; as well as Brandon Donaldson and Heaven Bowen He was preceded in death by his loving parents Jesse had a deep love for his family and treasured the time spent with them He was a proud member of Local 879 of Murray where he built strong bonds and a reputation for hard work and dedication always making sure he looked his best wherever he went and laughter will live on through his family and friends He will be deeply missed but never forgotten Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday 12 noon at Greater Lincoln Heights Missionary Baptist Church with Reverend Alfred Anderson and Reverend Eric McKinney officiating Family will receive friends on Saturday at the church from 11:00 a.m You may light a candle or leave online condolences at pettusrowlandfh.com released a statement Thursday after a man's body was found in water near Clarks River Road in Paducah The McCracken County Sheriff's Office sent a news release asking the public to be on the lookout for 32-year-old Robert Daryl Dennis at about 9:45 p.m Dennis was last seen on Clarks River Road at about 2:30 p.m McCracken County Sheriff Ryan Norman said in an email update Thursday morning that Dennis' body had been found in water off of Clarks River Road He said the coroner's office responded to the scene and is conducting the investigation sent a statement about the incident at about 10:45 a.m and condolences to the family and friends of Robert Dennis Dennis was recovered upstream from and off the premises of the Walker Boat Yard facility Dennis was not employed by or working for James Marine but had been present while working on vessels operated by his employer." Norman said neither detectives nor the coroner's office suspected foul play and asked people to keep the Dennis family in their prayers The Ohio River water levels are higher than usual on Friday The river is expected to reach a max height of 40 feet — the river was 39 feet around noon on Friday The City of Paducah on Friday began the process of installing floodgates the Ohio River at Paducah is expected to crest a 50 feet and hold a high level beginning Thursday PADUCAH — The City of Paducah on Friday began the process of installing floodgates with new information from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Weather Prediction Service we are seeing a sharp increase in local river levels With the latest forecast showing a crest in Paducah at 50 feet," said City Engineer Greg Guebert City of Paducah Public Works and Engineering departments will begin the floodgate installation process Equipment and crews with Paducah-McCracken County Join Sewer Agency and public works have started to prepare gate openings Jim Smith Contracting will mobilize equipment and begin installation Monday Officials advise pedestrians and vehicles to steer clear of restricted areas from the floodgate installation currently six are operating due to the river level These pumps began when the river was at 27.5 feet officials will enable additional pump stations until all 12 are operational next week The last time floodgates were installed was February 2019 the South Fourth Street and South Fifth Street sides of Paducah City Hall will be spotlighted in green PADUCAH — Paducah Mayor George Bray issued a proclamation declaring May as Mental Health Awareness Month in Paducah The goal of the proclamation is to raise awareness and encourage the community to collaborate to create a culture where mental health is valued and prioritized “The Paducah Board of Commissioners continues to focus on mental health awareness as a priority,” said Bray “All people experience times of difficulty and stress and need mental health support Let’s continue the conversation that mental health is essential to everyone’s well-being by promoting education and compassion We also want to share our gratitude to the mental health professionals and advocates who work to provide support and advocacy for people living with mental health conditions Your work is valuable and very much appreciated.” An organ recipient raised a flag that read "donate life," a motto that circulated around the event Hospital workers and organ recipients pose in front of the flagpole at Baptist Health Paducah on April 30 Michael Chumbler spoke about the impact his son made by donating his organs at the Pause to Give Life event at Baptist Health Paducah on April 30 'Pause to Give Life,' an event hosted by Baptist Health Paducah brought together organ recipients and their families to honor organ donors and raise awareness about organ donation PADUCAH — "Pause to Give Life," an event hosted by Baptist Health Paducah According to the Health Resources & Services Administration more than 48,000 organ transplants were performed in 2024 and more than 130,000 patients are on the national transplant waiting list One organ donor can save up to eight patients the vice president of marketing and community engagement for Network for Hope said now is the time to elevate the conversation "We need to elevate the conversation about organ donation and we're celebrating National Donate Life Month that is the time to have that conversation about how it impacts not only people but communities." Johnson said Network For Hope exists to help end the wait for those in need of lifesaving organ transplants and that mission wouldn't be possible without the vital partnership of hospitals like Baptist Health Paducah She said registering as an organ donor is a powerful way to leave a legacy and so we really want to just have those conversations to encourage people to learn about the power of organ donation," Johnson said Leaving a legacy is how Michael Chumbler described the impact his son He said his son was a basketball star who was friendly to everyone he met "One of his basketball coaches said he's one of the kids he said he was like gravity — people were just drawn to him," Chumbler said he had to sit down with the hospital to give permission for them to label him as an organ donor Chumbler said Kam had already signed his license to donate his organs but maybe it gives somebody else the chance to live," Chumbler said Although he was a star basketball player and a friend to many Chumbler said his real legacy is saving lives "His legacy is that he allowed other people to live at least 10 more years," Chumbler said to see his grandchildren born and spend time with them which is more important than the game of basketball to us." Chumbler encourages anyone considering becoming an organ donor to do so there's nothing you can do with it," Chukbler said I've gotten letters from young athletes who received his tissue to rebuild their ACL To register as an organ donor, go to registerme.org Drone image of Paducah RV & Campground taken on April 8 Picture of the mobile home flooded taken over the weekend of April 4 to 6 Pictures of the mobile homes flooded taken over the weekend of April 4 to 6 Three families who had to evacuate the Paducah RV Park & Campground all said they wish they could get more support as the lot has flooded twice now in the last two months — As people start to recover from flooding it can sometimes be difficult to determine which organization can best serve them One flooded community spoke Tuesday about their struggles finding help Nathans has lived at Paducah RV Park & Campground for the past four years and we want to help get the park back together," she said Cody Somerville also lives at the Paducah RV park Moving their campers and trying to get their campers to higher grounds," he said he said his home and property are still sitting in about five feet of water Nathans and Somerville said they've asked for help by filing with FEMA and the state insurance commissioner you can reach out to local nonprofits like the Red Cross "We have a shelter open at the particular recreation center on Martin Luther King [Jr And then we can also start processing casework for folks that need assistance as well," said Jennifer Barnett executive director of the Red Cross in Western Kentucky The Salvation Army in Paducah has cleanup kits for people who need help after they reenter their homes The organization is limited to about 30 right now The staff said they also have more supplies on the way and will make an announcement when the kits arrive The Paducah Branch of the Kentucky Career Center PADUCAH — The Paducah Branch of the Kentucky Career Center employers slated to attend include Kentucky State Penitentiary Southgate Nursing & Rehabilitation Center you can contact the Paducah Career Center at 270-575-7000 An EF2 tornado ravaged the Christ Community Church in west McCracken County consoles a congregant on the devastating destruction of the Christ Community Church building The tornado bent a fence and scattered debris at Barkley Regional Airport Christ Community Church member Wayne Helton described this moment as heartbreaking especially as the sanctuary building was fairly new Several trees were mangled and had fallen on Childress Road A fallen tree from the tornado destroyed Davis' backyard storage shed The tornado flung and bent bleachers at McCracken County High School An EF2 tornado with peak winds of 114 miles per hour left substantial damage Wednesday evening in west McCracken County PADUCAH — An EF2 tornado with peak winds of 114 miles per hour left substantial damage Wednesday evening in west McCracken County and McCracken County High School; and mangled trees in residential areas Christ Community Church encountered significant devastation when its main worship building was completely ravaged Pastor Tim Turner said this is a shocking loss but the congregation will remain resilient in its faith and camaraderie as it rebuilds We have a lot of great memories in that building and that’s devastating itself,” Turner said Turner said services will relocate to the youth building which was the previous sanctuary before the new one was constructed He said two services will be conducted to accommodate the roughly 150-person congregation in the limited space and the building is not set up for service,” Turner said “It’ll take a lot of work between now and Sunday Though insurance has yet to assess the property Turner said the building is likely unsalvageable he said the utmost concern is for the safety of church members My understanding is that the tornado would have come through at the time our service was closing last night,” Turner said “Some people would have seriously hurt or worse Turner expressed sentiments that the vitality of a congregation lies in its people rather than physical structures he said the church’s unity will ensure it continues thriving despite the destruction We’re just going to build it sooner than we thought.” Christ Community Church member Wayne Helton described the moment as heartbreaking He said the magnitude of destruction is unfathomable until you experience it firsthand enough that we just got through doing some work inside Helton echoed that the church’s sense of fellowship will rally them through the hardship He also said a religious faith will lift the congregation through the rubble Noting that the tornado narrowly missed the children’s building he said the impact of a disaster is volatile and trust must be vested in a higher power We’re going to wait to see what God has in store for us,” Helton said “We know He’s got something bigger and better.” damaged lights and scattered debris at Barkley Regional Airport Public information officer Kat Byars said the impact was minimal She emphasized that the lights were promptly repaired checking along the perimeter and making sure everything is locked tight,” Byars said Byars said the public was immediately notified of the morning’s canceled flight and Contour Airlines ensured customers’ flights were rescheduled She said the approach is typical for possible inclement weather which will be used throughout the week if necessary “We are very vigilant about tracking storms and making sure we give out the correct information,” Byars said it’s planning ahead and making sure you take that extra step.” Byars said Barkley Regional Airport extends condolences to Christ Community Church over the “heart-wrenching” aftermath our thoughts and hearts are with this church,” Byars said several trees were mangled and had fallen on Childress Road McCracken County Emergency Management worked Thursday to remove debris and restore power who has resided on the street for 20 years recounted a harrowing evening when the tornado abruptly emerged and he had little time to seek shelter [Meteorologist Trent Okerson] came over the phone and said to get to a safe space,” Davis said and I just heard stuff hitting the windows and something thump Davis said the experience spanned less than five minutes With harsh weather predicted to persist throughout the week “That’s the first time I’ve ever gone to my basement Though his backyard storage shed was destroyed Davis expressed relief that the effects from a very intense storm were not more adverse “It seems like it happens somewhere else all the time “I consider myself lucky coming out as good as we did.” Will Spencer is a reporter for the Mayfield Messenger The Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Power in Partnership Breakfast Thursday The event will recognize small business owners as part of Small Business Month PADUCAH — The Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Power in Partnership Breakfast Thursday a panel of local small business owners will discuss how they established their businesses High water seen at Krebs Station and Husband Road in McCracken County One water rescue has occurred in McCracken County since flash flooding began Friday night American Red Cross Assistant Director for External Relations Jerry DeLuca said the organization is working to staff shelters statewide and feed people impacted by the flooding The emergency shelter at the Paducah Recreation Center High river levels pictured along Paducah's riverfront off of Broadway Street Paducah employees are currently preparing to install the floodgates as the Ohio River levels rise As McCracken County and surrounding areas feel the impacts of flash floods first responders are meeting the needs of community members and preparing for what is to come MCCRACKEN COUNTY — As McCracken County and surrounding areas feel the impacts of flash floods The McCracken County Road Department has been working 24-hours to clear and assess roads that need to be closed in order to keep people safe “They're out there now making sure that they're clearing drains and any … flash flood water that's over the road They're making sure they're getting the signs out and notifying the citizens of McCracken County,” said McCracken County Emergency Management Director Rob Estes Estes said there has been one water rescue so far in the county which occurred Saturday after a driver bypassed a road closed sign He encouraged everyone in the community to only drive when necessary and to turn around if water is over the road Estes also urges drivers not to drive around barricades do not drive across any water over the road “We've had our deaths in the state of Kentucky “People have had to evacuate because of the rivers rising There's some places that have become islands around the state because the circulation of water around where they live,” he said “The basic need that we're providing is the basic need that most people have.” The temporary emergency center at the Paducah Recreation Center is still open to people who may need to evacuate due to flooding Estes said as soon as the threat of flash flooding subsides the water from the north will flow to the Ohio River The county and city are making plans and preparing now “We're very concerned with that because the crest of the river is rising … And as it rises While city employees install the floodgates Estes encourages the public to leave the staff room to work And we're trying to work as efficient as we possibly can,” he said We spoke to immigration lawyer Emily Feliz Garcia who broke down what you should do if ICE is ever at your door There are many questions and concerns about recent federal arrests in Paducah The McCracken County Sheriff's Office confirmed it assisted ICE and Homeland Security early Friday morning With all the confusion around what ICE can and can't do immigration lawyers across the country are reminding you of your rights An immigration lawyer broke down what you should do if ICE is ever at your door PADUCAH — There are many questions and concerns about recent federal arrests in Paducah The McCracken County Sheriff's Office confirmed it assisted Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Homeland Security early Friday morning Sheriff Ryan Norman confirmed his office assisted multiple federal agencies that executed arrest warrants Norman said the arrests took place around 7 a.m Friday near Trinity Baptist Church in Paducah He said the department only assisted with transport to the federal courthouse Paducah police also confirmed officers helped on Friday morning as well but they only assisted Homeland Security with one arrest Both agencies said they don't know the details of the arrests because these aren't their cases ICE's Louisville field office and the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security did not return requests for additional information Immigration lawyer Emily Feliz Garcia broke down what you should do if ICE is ever at your door You do not have to let them in unless they have a valid warrant that is signed by an immigration judge An ICE officer warrant is not the same as a judicial warrant and they cannot legally enter your home unless you verbally give them authorization to do so," Garcia said Garcia said if an ICE officer does have a warrant you can ask them to slide it under your door — and again You can also ask the immigration officer to provide you with a list of pro bono attorneys in the community "You also have the right to contact your consulate The consulate is able to help you get in contact with your family and also fund an immigration attorney and you have the right to refuse to sign any documents make sure you do understand 100% with what you're signing and the consequences of what you're signing," she said Garcia also said you have the right to speak with an immigration judge to ask the judge for a bond to possibly be released from detention She said there are some things you need to remember if you're a bystander in a situation where ICE is involved "I believe that bystanders play a very important role to ensure that immigrants' rights are being respected You have the right to film as a bystander; as long as you do not interfere with the arrest you can film openly and comply with the agents with what they're telling you," Garcia said "Do not reveal the identity of the person being detained Anything the agents learn during an arrest they will be used against them in a court of law ICE does not have the right to confiscate your phone or delete your footage," she said The full video with Spanish translations is below: Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInPADUCAH (KFVS) - A drug investigation in western Kentucky has led to the arrests of two people According to the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office Drug Division detectives have been investigating allegations that 47-year-old Heidi A Brunson were selling methamphetamine in Paducah and McCracken County detectives reportedly made a series of undercover methamphetamine purchases from Wilson and Brunson detectives located Wilson and placed her under arrest pursuant to the investigation The sheriff’s office said at the time of her arrest she was found to be in possession of methamphetamine believed to be the proceeds from illegal drug sales Detectives then traveled to Wilson’s home on Boyd Street in Paducah and executed a search warrant and items of drug paraphernalia were reportedly located Brunson was not present during the search warrant but was located and arrested at the residence on Friday morning The sheriff’s office said at the time of this incident Wilson was on probation stemming from a 2023 conviction for trafficking methamphetamine in McCracken County Wilson was charged with three counts of first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance (methamphetamine) and Brunson was charged with one count of first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance (methamphetamine) (KFVS) - The city of Paducah began the process of installing its floodgates on Friday afternoon along with crews and equipment from the Paducah-McCracken County Joint Sewer Agency started preparing the gate openings by removing the bottom plates and cleaning the sills of debris The city contractor will begin the floodgate installation on Monday the updated forecast on Friday has the Ohio River at Paducah expecting to crest at 50 feet and hold at a high level starting on Thursday “With the heavy rain that that the various river valleys have been collecting and with additional rain today and over the weekend With the latest forecast showing a crest in Paducah at 50 feet three feet higher than yesterday’s crest forecast we are mobilizing to install the floodgates," City Engineer Greg Guebert explained in a news release water will begin to flow through the floodwall opening at the foot of Broadway if no floodgate is installed City leaders say pedestrian and vehicle traffic are not allowed on or near the floodwall and floodgates six of the city’s 12 pump stations were operating due to the river level The floodgates were last installed in February 2019 According to the Paducah Police Department a Flock Camera alert led to the arrest of a man for multiple drug and weapon charges PADUCAH — According to the Paducah Police Department a Flock Camera alert led to the arrest of a man on multiple drug and weapon charges The Flock Camera Safety Systems alerted the department that a vehicle associated with a wanted individual was passing through the city Paducah PD states that the vehicle was quickly located in the 3200 block of Irvin Cobb Drive where officers identified the driver as 54-year-old Allen R Stephens of Paducah and confirmed that he had an active arrest warrant out of McCracken County for theft by unlawful taking of an automobile officers located a small amount of marijuana Stephens was subsequently lodged in the McCracken County Jail