Community Spirit

The Kentucky Weiner Dog visits Sedalia Elementary

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

Wednesday, March 7th, 2012, 12:49pm

The Kentucky Weiner Dog visits Sedalia Elementary

GRAVES COUNTY, KY (KFVS) - Woody, the Kentucky Weiner Dog, sports goggles and poses with students from Sedalia Elementary, on a recent visit to the southeastern Graves County school.

Holding him up is his “mom” and author Leigh Anne Florence, a Murray native and Murray State University graduate. She has collaborated with Woody and his sister and business partner, Chloe, on a Newspapers in Education column that runs throughout the Commonwealth and a series of seven books.

Together, the duo shared with the students five ways to be successful, tied to respect and responsibility and based on ways both Florence and Woody have faced their own challenges in life.

“Woody’s a little, bitty guy, who was told he never would amount to anything,” Florence said, “but now he’s known and loved all over Kentucky. Just like Woody, these kids can do anything.”

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Foundation accepting applications from nonprofits or $1,000 grant

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Wednesday, February 15th, 2012, 1:25pm

Foundation accepting applications from nonprofits or $1,000 grant

(KFVS) - The Community Foundation of West Kentucky is accepting applications for a $1,000 grant to be awarded from their Community Fund.

The fund began in 2011 to provide grants to area nonprofit organizations that are providing broad support for the community's well-being. The grant will be awarded during a Community Foundation event on Feb. 28 at 5:30 p.m. at Market House Theatre.

Eligible applicants must be a 501(c)(3) public charity as classified by the Internal Revenue Service. Granst must serve residents of the West Kentucky region. The Community Fund does not provide grants for general operating support, endowment funds, operational deficits, individuals or political purposes.

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How are you taking advantage of this spring-like weather?

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012, 12:12pm

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(KFVS) - Heartland News producers Brian, Alycia and Stephanie are working hard on this lovely Tuesday.

What are you doing while the weather is nice?

You can e-mail us pictures from your community to cNews@kfvs12.com or click here to upload them. Don't forget to include your name, where you're from and a brief description of the picture.

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Symphony to host "Made in America" concert

Submitted by Alycia Dobrinick on Thursday, January 12th, 5:23 pm

PADUCAH, KY (KFVS) - The Paducah Symphony will host its second annual "Made in America" concert on Saturday, January 28th.

The concert starts at 4:00 p.m. At Harrison Street Baptist Church. The church is located at 1126 Harrison St. in Paducah.

The concert will feature African American Spirituals, art music, and hymns. The symphony will play several selections including "Steal Away" and "Ezekiel Saw the Wheel."

The Paducah Symphony Adult, Youth, and Children's Choruses will be featured along with the Murray State Concert Choir.

Admission to the concert is $10 for adults and free for students. A nursery will be provided by Harrison Street Baptist.

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SLIDESHOW: Winter weather 1/12

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Thursday, January 12th, 2012, 12:43pm

(KFVS) - You can e-mail us pictures of the weather in your community to cNews@kfvs12.com or click here to upload them. Don't forget to include your name, where you're from and a brief description of the picture.

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You can nominate someone in your life for Heartland Heroes

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Saturday, January 7th, 2012, 11:30am

You can nominate someone in your life for Heartland Heroes

(KFVS) - Right here in the Heartland there are many individuals that go "above and beyond" and give so much of themselves.

There are people who you never forget, they touched your life in some way by giving of themselves, they are HEROES…

Because of the positive footprints they leave behind, KFVS wants to present their stories through feature segments which honor those who stand out as our "Heartland Heroes."

Help us by telling us their stories. We'll select four stories to feature in February.

To submit your Heartland Heroes, you can click here to fill out the form online. You'll have to scroll down to confirm your age first.

You can click here for the official rules.

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