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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For nearly 30 years, the property where Lincoln High School once stood was an empty field. But on Friday, dozens gathered for the unveiling of a new Kentucky Historical Society marker recognizing the school that – despite the intent of segregation – helped students to make the most of their educational opportunities. -
Kentuckians who need help paying their electric bill can now apply for some government assistance.
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Volunteer State voters will weigh in on a number of races Thursday, with state primaries and county general races up for grabs. -
Republicans and Democrats shared the stage at this year’s annual Fancy Farm political picnic in western Kentucky Saturday, with the open U.S. Senate seat top of mind and next year’s gubernatorial primaries shaping up. -
A social media campaign has helped propel a book by the late Kentucky feminist author bell hooks onto the New York Times bestseller list for the first time since its first publication more than two decades ago. -
President Donald Trump has given Westlake Vinyls in Calvert City and Zeon Chemicals in Louisville two more years to comply with significant air pollution reduction measures. But some environmental advocates say this move allows these plants to emit higher levels of hazardous pollutants into their communities. -
Retta Folsom has spent much of her life telling stories to children with the help of puppets she’s created through the decades. Now, her creations are being featured as works of folk art at the Yeiser Art Center in Paducah. -
The Department of Transportation is awarding $24 million for Paducah and McCracken County to build a new port on the Ohio River.
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Ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary, Quilt City USA Murals installed a new piece of floodwall artwork on Monday. The group behind the mural says it ties together local and national river heritage with a tribute to the fiber arts. -
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.
