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First female firefighter in Metropolis honored during Women’s History Month
METROPOLIS, Ill. (KBSI) – March is Women’s History Month. So the accomplishments of women nationwide are being celebrated. The Metropolis Fire Department is celebrating one of their own, and a first for the department. Gabriel Wrye, also known as Gabby, is the first full-time female firefighter for the...
Metropolis Library board president responds to mayor's claims behind attempt to remove her
METROPOLIS, Ill. — Metropolis Public Library Board President Rhonda James spoke out Wednesday night after nearly being removed from her role. She was just one of three board members removed last week, then reinstated Monday. Her interview comes a day after Metropolis Mayor Don Canada interviewed with Local 6....
Melon: The loving street cat looking for a family to start a new life with
METROPOLIS, IL — He’s not edible, but his name suits him well because Melon may just be the sweetest cat around!. Melon is an adorable cat at the Project Hope Humane Society in Metropolis. He’s about 4 years old, and he has some luscious long orange and white...
Landlord Symposium informs Paducah landlords about housing vouchers
PADUCAH — The Housing Authority of Paducah hosted a Landlord Symposium Thursday night at the Paducah Innovation Hub to inform landlords about Section 8 housing and housing vouchers. The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program is not public housing. It's a program that helps connect low-income families with affordable...
Spring season draws people to Heartland tulip farm
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - With Easter and the spring season right around the corner, one Heartland tulip flower farm has a festive activity for all. Tulip Lane is a locally grown and owned tulip flower farm in Metropolis, Illinois. With 50,000 tulips planted this year, owner Natalie Thodoropoulos said...
Paducah Tilghman's James commits to Troy
PADUCAH, KY -- On Thursday night, Paducah Tilghman junior quarterback Jack James announced his commitment to play college football at Troy on social media. Jones, who will be playing his senior year for the Blue Tornado in the fall, is coming off of a 4,000 yard and 56 touchdown season. In that span, James through just six interceptions all season.
City leaders work to form LGBTQ+ community group amid PrideFest controversy
PADUCAH — Moving forward and supporting the LGBTQ+ community is the goal behind new group city leaders are forming being called the Paducah LGBTIQ+ friends & advocates. The Paducah Diversity Advocacy Board hosted the initial meeting Wednesday night for the group to see who is interested in joining. This comes on the heels of controversy following the cancelation of Paducah's PrideFest.
Dogwood Trail dates announced as trees bloom early
PADUCAH — With higher-than-average temperatures for this time of year, many dogwood trees are blooming early ahead of the April 7 opening date, along Paducah streets like Jefferson, Broadway and Buckner Lane. Additionally, the Paducah Civic Beautification Board expects the upcoming eclipse on April 8 to bring more tourists...
McCracken County Sheriff’s Deputies respond to reports of shots fired
PADUCAH, Ky., (KBSI)- On January 16, 2024, around 1:15p.m., McCracken County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the area of Albany Street to the complaint of shots being fired. Deputies located Nash G. McMillen, 21 of Paducah, at the residence. McMillen stated that he had been target practicing in the back...
Appointments to Metropolis library board tabled
METROPOLIS, Ill. — At the request of Mayor Don Canada, the Metropolis City Council unanimously voted Monday, March 25, to table the appointment of three people to the Metropolis Public Library board of trustees. The appointments would replace three seated members — Rhonda James, the current board president; Kelley...
Wake Up Weather 3.26.24
You can continue to expect some breezy weather today. Mostly cloudy skies this morning with a chance for more showers in southern Illinois. The sun is expected to show by this afternoon. The high temperature for today is around 61 and the low is around 35.
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