Free breast cancer awareness luncheon

Submitted by Alycia Dobrinick on Tuesday, October 18th, 12:34 pm

PADUCAH, KY (KFVS) - A free breast cancer awareness luncheon will be held at Western Baptist Hospital.

"The Power of Pink" luncheon will take place on Friday, October 21st from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the Baptist Heart Center Auditorium. It commemorates National Mammography Day.

There will be several speakers including radiation oncologists Peter Locken, M.D., and Jeffrey Triplett, M.D., Baptist Imaging Center Supervisor Betty Brown, R.T.R., and breast cancer survivor Victoria Seng, Ph.D., R.N.

Seating is limited. To register, call (270) 575-2895.

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Cuba Elementary students visited by magician, world record holder

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Tuesday, October 18th, 2011, 11:18am

Cuba Elementary students visited by magician, world record holder

GRAVES COUNTY, KY (KFVS) - Cuba Elementary students were entertained by magician and Guinness Book of World Record holder Rick Smith Jr. recently.

Smith demonstrated different card throwing feats and magic tricks. This special event was a reward for the students successfully finishing the PTO fundraiser that raised $3,000.

The money was used to buy violins and an academic team buzzer system.

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Graves Eagles win Western Freshman Football Conference title

Submitted by Paul Schaumburg, Community Relations Director, Graves Co. Schools

Monday, October 17th, 2011, 4:54pm

Graves Eagles win Western Freshman Football Conference title

GRAVES COUNTY, KY (KFVS) - Graves County has won the 2011 Western Kentucky Freshman Football Conference title, with a record of 6-0.

The freshman Eagles will host Marshall County and Paducah Tilghman will host Lone Oak in the first round of a post-season tournament Thursday, Oct. 20.

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Prescription drug take back event at Paducah mall

Submitted by Alycia Dobrinick on Monday, October 17th, 1:13 pm

PADUCAH, KY (KFVS) - If you have any prescription drugs that you don't need or want laying around your home, there will be a take back event in Paducah later this month.

On October 29th, the Paducah Police Department, Four Rivers Behavioral Health, Kentucky Coalition of Nurse Practitioners and Nurse Midwives, and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will cost host "Taking Back Unwanted Prescription Drugs" at Kentucky Oaks Mall. It runs from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

You can bring any expired, unused, or unwanted prescription drugs to the front entrance of the mall.

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Kindergartners learning different aspects of music

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Monday, October 17th, 2011, 12:32pm

Kindergartners learning different aspects of music

GRAVES COUNTY, KY (KFVS) - Cuba Elementary kindergarten students have been exploring different aspects of music.

Teacher Melissa Bazzell uses different instruments to teach rhythm, beat, and pitch.

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PHOTO GALLERY: Pumpkin decorating

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Monday, October 17th, 2011, 12:22pm

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Cuba Elementary students enjoy the new fresh fruit, vegetable program

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Monday, October 17th, 2011, 11:54am

Cuba Elementary students enjoy the new fresh fruit, vegetable program

GRAVES COUNTY, KY (KFVS) - Cuba Elementary students were excited about the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program that is being implemented at their school.

Each day, all students are provided free fresh fruits and vegetables.

"This is a great way to introduce fresh fruits and vegetables as a healthy snack option," said Rita Wiggins, food service manager.

Wiggins provides an information sheet that tells about each food item. For some of the students, it may be their first opportunity to sample a particular food.

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