CALLOWAY COUNTY, KY (KFVS) - Calloway County High students were among 23 students throughout the state selected by Kentucky State Police to participate in the "Drive to Stay Alive" academy.

Sarah Bivens and Lyon County High student, Quinten McNeely were chosen.

The program ran from Sept. 5-9 and was held at the KSP Headquarters in Frankfort. 

The ‘Drive to Stay Alive’ program teaches the students safe driving techniques by KSP instructors with hands-on road driving and classroom exercises, including the dangers of driving impaired, seat belt safety, distracted and aggressive driving.

Bivens is the daughter of Clint and Donna Lester (Calloway Co.) and Scott and Melissa Bivens (Muhlenberg Co.). She said the whole program was beneficial to her.

“I never really thought that much about safe driving until I came here,” Bivens said. "It really hit home knowing that I am not invincible."

PADUCAH, KY (KFVS) - The Guidance Department of Paducah Tilghman High School will once again host the annual Western Kentucky Regional College Expo in the PTHS Gymnasium on Tuesday, September 18 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Last year, PTHS says the College Expo attracted well over 350 students plus family members from 16 area schools in Western Kentucky and Southern Illinois. They say many alumni in this region represent their alma maters.

This event showcases over 80 colleges, universities, post secondary education programs, and career opportunities to prospective college applicants. They encourage all students and their parents from the region to attend this informative Expo.

For more information contact:

Casaundra Newsome
Guidance Counselor
Paducah Tilghman High School
(270) 444-5650, Ext. 5685
casaundra.newsome@paducah.kyschools.us