The River Discovery Center in Paducah, Ky., has chosen Polly Brasher as its second executive director. Julie Harris, the center’s first director, had announced that she is retiring this summer… Read More
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The Paducah (Ky.) Board of Commissioners is moving forward with its $10.4 million grant from the U.S. Maritime Administration by selecting a contractor for professional engineering services. The city was… Read More
Mariners interested in earning a college degree, upgrading their skills or earning Coast Guard-approved certifications can do so with programs that fit their schedule and give credit for their work… Read More
Crowds who watch the launch of spacecraft from Kennedy Space Center or gathered in front of their TVs likely have no idea that for the past 22 years it has… Read More
A $3.32 million U.S. Maritime Administration Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) grant is projected to revitalize the port in Paducah, Ky., for years to come. “It will allow us not… Read More
The longtime director of the River Discovery Center in Paducah, Ky., has announced her upcoming retirement. The center’s executive director, Julie Harris, will retire at the end of June 2022. Read More
In a ceremony that paid tribute to mariners as the essential workers who kept freight moving throughout a global pandemic along with the recognized honorees, the Seamen’s Church Institute held… Read More
Ingram Barge Company’s newest towboat rolled down the streets of Paducah, Ky., crewed with children and equipped with artificial snow, twinkling lights and Christmas music. The 22-foot boat, bearing the… Read More
Maritime industry representatives with connections to Paducah, Ky., discussed the roles they play within the community during the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce’s October 14 Power in Partnership breakfast. The… Read More
With five new stations established along the western rivers this year, the U.S. Coast Guard hopes to improve safety and security. Officers with Marine Safety Unit Paducah and Station Paducah,… Read More
