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 fiancé and two dogs.
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A bill that passed out of the House State Government committee Thursday would give legislators final approval to add or remove permanent statues or artwork in Kentucky’s Capitol Rotunda – including statues of historical figures.
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A bill that would allow Murray State to establish Kentucky’s first veterinary school advanced out of the House Agriculture Committee Wednesday.
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The Mayfield-Graves County Long Term Recovery Group updated community partners Tuesday about ongoing recovery efforts more than two years after the area was hit by a deadly and historic tornado outbreak.
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An independent review of Kentucky’s Department of Juvenile Justice’s detention facilities released Wednesday found that several of the department’s policies – including those surrounding discipline – lack clarity and consistency.
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A bill proposed in the Kentucky House of Representatives Monday would clear the path for Murray State University to offer degrees in veterinary medicine.
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Officials with Kentucky’s Office of Homeland Security told lawmakers about a plan to overhaul the state’s aging, analog 911 emergency communications system this week.
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Kentucky’s judicial branch officially launched its online Legal Self-Help Portal earlier this week. It’s designed to assist people who are handling their own legal matters – rather than using an attorney – in navigating the state’s court system.
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In just three months, a total solar eclipse will darken the skies over much of the United States, including parts western Kentucky, southern Illinois and southern Indiana.
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A western Kentucky circuit court judge has awarded over $36 million in damages to some of the victims of the deadly 2018 Marshall County High School shooting.
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A newly released oral history project documents memories of the December 10, 2021 EF-4 tornado in Mayfield, Kentucky, from the perspectives of survivors – and shares their stories of recovering from the historic disaster.