Category: uncategorized

Photos Gallery of Lighted Dogwood Trail 2018….Winners and Participants Music Video Lighted Dogwood Trail 2018 PADUCAH, KY – Paducah’s 54th Annual Lighted Dogwood Trail has a new theme this year called ‘Light up, company is coming!’ This was our first time going through the Lighted Dogwood Trail and it was really beautiful. There were signs…

KENTUCKY OAKS MALL – Hugo’s Mexican Grill is located on 5101 Hinkleville Road in Kentucky Oaks Mall next to House to Home Creations. Hugo’s Mexican Grill is a full-service restaurant located in the same space where Ruby Tuesdays once resided. HOURS Monday – Saturday 11:00 am – 9:30 pm Sunday 11:00 am – 7:00 pm Hugo’s…

METROPOLIS, IL – These are a few photos taken to document the flooding of the Ohio River that occured in March of 2018 in Metropolis, IL. The National Weather Service predicts water levels to crest in the 52′ range. It will take weeks for the water to subside to normal levels.

PADUCAH, KY – The Blue Ginger Asian Take Out restaurant is located in the the Olivette Crossing strip mall down from Subway at 3235 Olivet Church Road in Paducah, KY. The food is delicious and all made to order with the exception for the special sauces that are made earlier in the day. It has…

PADUCAH, KY – Frenchtown Station is expanding next door into the former Slim’s BBQ building at 125 N. 11th Street in Paducah, KY. FrenchTown Station, is wonderful vintage home and garden store housed inside a historic 1930 filling station. The former eatery will be completely renovated while the adjacent home will be demolished. The extra land…

PADUCAH, KY – A Flood Warning was issued on February 24th for Paducah and Western Kentucky by the National Weather Service. On Sunday, February 25, the City of Paducah declared a State of Emergency and began installing 14 out of the 23 floodgates along the Ohio River. The rest of the gates will be installed…

PADUCAH, KY – FFO Home is coming soon next to Tokyo Hibachi and across from Sam’s Club on James Sanders Blvd in Paducah, KY. FFO Home is a discount furniture store that’s able to cut prices 30% to 50% by purchasing overruns and factory direct products at closeout prices. They offer same day delivery as well.…

METROPOLIS, IL – Harrah’s Hotel and Casino reopen after the floodwaters receded on March 15th, 2018. “Harrah’s Metropolis Casino and Hotel officially opening at 11AM on Thursday, March 15!  Due to flooding, Harrah’s Metropolis Hotel and Casino had to close on February 25, 2018 at 6:00pm until further notice. People that were scheduled to stay at…

PADUCAH, KY – Pancheros Mexican Grill has permanently closed its doors at the West Park Plaza shopping center on 5194 Hinkleville Road, Paducah, KY. The Mexican focused eatery served the community for approximately three years and carried an impressive 4.2 rating on Google Reviews. Still residing at the strip mall include Firehouse Subs, Sport Clips,…

METROPOLIS, IL – The Hope Light is a 30 foot tall lighthouse located along the Ohio River in Dorothy Miller Park in Metropolis, IL. This lighthouse was created as a ‘Beacon of Hope’ for cancer patients and cancer survivors. The light represents cancer prevention and early detection as well. The City of Metropolis donated a…

PADUCAH, KY – Burlington, formerly known as Burlington Coat Factory, is underway to open a new department store in the Kentucky Oaks Mall at 5101 Hinkleville Road in Paducah, KY. The new Burlington Department Store is seeking to move into the former Sears space. The soon-to-close Elder-Beerman store is labeled Development in Progress on the malls website as well,…

PADUCAH, KY – PüR Bliss Salon has move to a new location on 3326 N. Friendship Road in Paducah, KY. PüR Bliss Salon is voted Paducah’s #1 Salon. PüR Bliss specializes in hair, skin and nails. Open 7 days a week. Walk-ins welcome! PüR Bliss Salon 3326 N Friendship Rd Suite A Paducah, KY 42001…

PADUCAH, KY — The Elder-Beerman department store inside Paducah’s Kentucky Oaks Mall is closing its doors permanently. Closing sales started February 1, 2018 and ran for about 12 weeks. Elder-Beerman is part of The Bon-Ton Stores Inc. that permanently closed 47 stores to in 2018. The most recent store to close at  Kentucky Oaks Mall was…

PADUCAH, KY – The TGI Friday’s restaurant on 5050 Hinkleville Road in Paducah permanently closed its doors on January 29, 2018. Willis Hendren, Vice President of Operations, stated, “We closed for financial reasons. The lease was up soon so we decided to go ahead and close it. ” Mr. Hendren was sincere and was clearly…

PADUCAH, KY – Jenny’s Reflexology and Massage at 4965 Village Square Drive is now open for business. HOURS: SEEN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY: Mon.-Thur. 9a.m. – 5p.m. Fri. and Sat. 10a.m. – 3p.m. Jenny’s Salon and Spa 4965 Village Square Drive #E Paducah KY 42001 Text: 270-994-0742 Site: Jennysdayspa.com Map: google.com/maps

PADUCAH, KY – Destini’s Salon is a full service hair salon for the whole family new open at 3rd and Tennessee Streets in downtown Paducah, KY. They offer cuts and styles for the entire family. Color, perms, facials, acrylic nails, pedicures, waxing, and spray tanning. Top of the line pedi chairs for you to enjoy…

PADUCAH, KY – The Dry Ground Brewing Company serves a variety of craft beers and house brews in a industrial setting located in the Coca-Cola Bottling Plant, the same building where the Mellow Mushroom resides at 3121 Broadway Street in Paducah, KY. The plant was originally built in 1939 by Luther Carson. The building was vacant…

PADUCAH, KY – The Lofts Apartments will consist of six residential units slated to be built on the upper three floors of the 4-story American German National Bank building at 227 Broadway in historic downtown Paducah, KY. Centurion Development, owner of the 4-story bank building, plans to invest around $800,000 for renovations. The first floor is…

PADUCAH, KY –  The first snowfall in Paducah happened on January 12, 2018. There was a layer of ice covered with snow so everyone was being extra cautious driving nice and slow. The city did a great job keeping the roads clear downtown as you can see in the photos. Even though, many businesses were closed…

VIdeo below are sample videos and photos from the Cannon PowerShot SX710 HS

METROPOLIS, IL – Super City Pizza is a new locally-owned pizza eatery slated to open inside The Pony club space at 2340 Devers Road in Metropolis, IL. Owners of Super City Pizza will soon start renovating the old red building that’s sits across the street from the Huddle House on E. 5th Street. Super City…

PADUCAH, KY – Gander Outdoors opened Feb. 2, 2018 in the former Gander Mountain space at 3240 James Sanders Blvd. in Paducah, KY. GRAND OPENING: Saturday, February 10, 2018 The Saturday grand opening celebration will commence when the doors open at 9:00 A.M. Activities include; free pastries and coffee in the morning, kids can paint a lure 11 A.M. – 2…

TUNICA, MS – Tunica Main Street was beautifully decorated with Christmas lights again this year in the Historic Downtown section of Tunica, MS. While setting up I met a nice gentleman on the sidewalk that reminded me of my late cousin Charlie that we all love so dearly. That was my special moment of the night…

NEW ORLEANS, LA – Christmas lights wrapped around palm trees and light posts help brighten Canal Street even more during the holiday season in the the heart of downtown New Orleans. There are over 1 million lights that glow all night long on Canal Street that run from the Mississippi River to Elk Place. Canal…

NEW ORLEANS, LA – The construction on Bourbon Street is part of the $6M French Quarter Infrastructure Improvement Project in New Orleans, LA. The project is still ongoing. The updates include replacing existing water and drainage lines, repaving roadways, reconstructing sidewalks, repairing sewer lines and adding new curb ramps compliant with the American with Disabilities Act. A…

NEW ORLEANS, LA – The St. Louis Cathedral is the oldest cathedral in continual use in the United States located at 615 Pere Antoine Alley in the French Quarter neighborhood of New Orleans, LA. It was founded as a Catholic Parish in 1721 along the banks of the Mississippi River in New Orleans. The St.…

PADUCAH, KY – bbQ & More is a unique boutique and gift shop for everything bbq located at 321 Broadway Street in the heart of downtown Paducah, KY. Suzy Pointer, cofounder of the Annual BBQ on the River festival,  said, “We just had an outstanding busy day today. We probably wrapped sixty Fancy Panz that are…

PADUCAH, KY – The Juniper Bar is nestled inside the historic Smedley Yeiser Home at the NE corner of 6th and Madison Streets in the LowerTown Arts District neighborhood of downtown Paducah, KY. Juniper is a classy little spot that serves crafted cocktails and mixed drinks guaranteed to satisfy even the most sophisticated palates. HOURS…

PADUCAH, KY – The Smedley Yeiser is a classical event venue that resides in a perfectly restored 1852 home located in the Lower Town Art District neighborhood in downtown Paducah, KY. The Juniper Bar at the Smedley Yeiser features hand-crafted drinks and cocktails in a warm homelike setting.  The bar is open to the public…

PADUCAH, KY – Raven & Moth is a salon and boutique located inside the historic Smedley Yeiser home at 533 Madison Street in Lower Town Paducah, KY. Owned by Hair Stylist Erileigh, Raven & Moth is a unique Lifestyle Boutique featuring custom cuts and hair coloring along with locally-made clothing, women’s Jewelry, art and more. Erileigh…