The River Discovery Center in Paducah, Ky., is inviting visitors to come experience the romance of the rivers for themselves this Valentine’s Day. The center will host “speed weddings” and… Read More
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Ian McVicker The Paducah Propeller Club looked forward to the year ahead while reviewing past accomplishments at its January 14 meeting. The meeting was the first for new club president… Read More
As long as Glenn Hendon can recall, the towboat and barge industry has been part of his life. “As far back as I can remember, my dad was in the… Read More
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced December 11 that Nashville, Tenn.-based Hines Furlong Line (HFL) plans to expand its current operation in McCracken County, Ky. The nearly $11 million investment will… Read More
Nashville, Tenn.-based Hines Furlong Line Inc. (HFL) announced December 3 that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the river division of Campbell Transportation Company (CTC). The transaction… Read More
The Seamen’s Church Institute (SCI) will hold its 25th annual River Bell Awards Luncheon December 11 in Paducah, Ky. The event will be held at the Paducah-McCracken County Convention Center… Read More
As first announced in June, investment firm Redwood Holdings successfully completed its acquisition of New Orleans-based Canal Barge Company in early September. The acquisition of Canal Barge and all… Read More
More than 5,600 people visited the Paducah, Ky., riverfront September 6 to cheer on 11 teams of paddlers in narrow, 40-foot-long boats surmounted by the heads of mythical Asian… Read More
The River Discovery Center in Paducah, Ky., is the first museum in the state to host a traveling exhibit based on a major exhibition at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of… Read More
Lindsey Launius credits her two young sons for getting her excited about the River Discovery Center, where she is the new executive director. Lincoln, 9, and Wrigley, 8, took a… Read More
