Hannah Saad
Assistant News DirectorHannah Saad is the Assistant News Director for WKMS. Originally from Michigan, Hannah earned her bachelor’s degree in news media from The University of Alabama in 2021. Hannah moved to western Kentucky in the summer of 2021 to start the next chapter of her life after graduation. Prior to joining WKMS in March 2023, Hannah was a news reporter at The Paducah Sun. Her goal at WKMS is to share the stories of the region from those who call it home. Outside of work, Hannah enjoys exploring local restaurants, sports photography, painting, and spending time with her husband, Alex, and their two dogs.
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Work is continuing on a study investigating potential health impacts stemming from elevated levels of harmful emissions in Calvert City – primarily from chemical plants operating near the far western Kentucky city. -
Murray’s Planning Commission voted unanimously on Tuesday to recommend a proposed ordinance adding new zoning regulations for future data centers. The ordinance will now go to the city council for approval. -
A new group working to bring more classical music performances to western Kentucky is hosting its debut concert this weekend in Hopkinsville. -
Murray State University’s Board of Regents approved the addition of five new varsity sports teams – including the resurrection of two prior programs – during its quarterly meeting on Friday. -
Murray’s City Council on Thursday passed a moratorium on data center project permits applications – for just one week. -
By and large, community members who spoke at a public meeting on Tuesday regarding Murray’s proposed data center zoning regulations said the western Kentucky city needs to do more to dissuade companies from building those facilities in the area. -
The group overseeing public parks in Murray and Calloway County is raising concerns over the county’s proposed budget for next fiscal year eliminating its parks funding line.
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A Kentucky distillery is harnessing the flow of the Mississippi River to aid in the aging of its bourbon and whiskey aboard the only floating barrelhouses in the United States. -
Murray officials are proposing new zoning regulations specifically geared toward potential future data center projects looking to develop in the far western Kentucky city. Residents can comment on the proposed rules at a public hearing on June 9.
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Illinois Republican State Sen. Dale Fowler announced Tuesday that he’s resigning from his seat after the legislature session concludes at the end of the month.
