McCracken County

Purchase District Health Department Provides Sign Up Form For COVID-19 Vaccine

By • Jan 20, 2021
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The Purchase District Health Department is providing a pre-registration vaccination form online for those who would like to receive a COVID-19 vaccine in the region. 

McCracken Co. Healthcare Officials Report First Phase Vaccine Distribution Underway

By • Jan 6, 2021
File photo / Mercy Health-Lourdes Hospital

McCracken County community and healthcare leaders hosted a virtual conference this afternoon to discuss progress of the ongoing vaccination rollout in Paducah, and encourage the community to continue to be vigilant in health safety measures. 

Western Kentucky Woman Says Going Out To Eat Isn’t Worth The Risk

By • Dec 10, 2020
Submitted by Wagner

A McCracken County woman thought because she’s young and healthy, if she caught coronavirus, she would heal quickly and move on. After contracting it and suffering a myriad of symptoms for nearly three weeks straight, she said going out to eat isn’t worth the risk.

Beshear: Deadliest Day For COVID-19 In Kentucky

By • Dec 1, 2020
Screenshot / Andy Beshear/Youtube

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced on Tuesday the most daily confirmed COVID-19 cases ever, along with the most deaths reported in a single day.

Hospital Leaders, McCracken County Officials Say Hospital Resources Strained

By Scottlynn Ballard • Nov 19, 2020
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Elected officials and health leaders in McCracken County held a virtual conference Thursday urging communities to take the pandemic seriously amid rising coronavirus cases and increased demand on hospital resources as the holiday season approaches.

Western Kentucky Bars, Restaurants React To New COVID-19 Restrictions

By Scottlynn Ballard • Nov 18, 2020
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION / SBA.GOV

Some bar and restaurant managers in western Kentucky worry their businesses and employees could financially struggle following new restrictions announced Wednesday by Gov. Andy Beshear to limit the rapid spread of COVID-19 in the state.

Beshear Confirms Highest Number Of COVID Cases In Single Day At 2,700

By • Nov 11, 2020
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Governor Andy Beshear confirmed 2,700 new cases of coronavirus Wednesday, the highest the state has seen in a single day.

Paducah Middle Football Players Quarantining After Potential Exposure To COVID-19 Case

By • Oct 6, 2020
Paducah Public Schools, via Facebook Page

  Paducah Public Schools in a release Tuesday said Paducah Middle School football players are quarantining after potentially being exposed to a positive COVID-19 case during a recent game. 

Paducah Man Dies In Officer-Involved Shooting

By • Sep 10, 2020
McCracken County Sheriff's Office

  A Kentucky sheriff says a deputy investigating a stolen vehicle fatally shot a suspect after the man pointed a gun at him.

Lawsuit Against McCracken Co. Jailer Alleges Whistleblower, Civil Rights Violations In Firing

By • May 7, 2020
McCracken County Jail

  The McCracken County jailer is facing allegations of violating state civil rights and whistleblower laws in the treatment and firing of a former nurse at the county jail.

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