Best of 2008: iLove it!

Each week we feature the people, places and things that make Paducah great! As you can see from our Archives, left, we got around town big time this year.

Your top 10 favorite stories are:

1. Debating Jury Duty: All Rise!
Almost certain that she let a guilty man go free, iList Paducah's Mary Thorsby asks permission to approach the bench. Judge Chris Hollowell grants an exclusive hearing on the pros and cons of jury duty. Have we reached a verdict?









2. A Little Thanksgiving Love Story
Today's her third anniversary to her first and last husband. iList Paducah's Mary Thorsby tells her favorite story about waiting for the right person and the importance of being Google-able!









3. Romancing the City: Five Great Reasons to Love Paducah
It’s a new year with a new to-do list at City Hall. What’s hot on the 2008 agenda? And how can we help? Mayor Paxton and our city commissioners give us an update!









4. Buffalo Trace Distillery: Rich in History and Taste
From 120-proof white dog hooch to the most award-winning bourbon on the planet. iList investigates! Have a look at our behind-the-scenes tour with Buffalo Trace Master Distiller Harlen Wheatley!












5. 48 Hours: Artists/Writers Lock-In
What happens when you lock nine artists and writers into a LowerTown studio for two days and two nights straight? Great art, of course, and some amazing new insights.







6. Welcome to the Hotel Metropolitan: There’s Room for Your Artifacts!
The historic Hotel Metropolitan is beautifully renovated, restored and re-spirited! Betty Dobson and Sherline Cooper invite you to feel the music – the museum is open now!







7. Crowns Cast Sparkles with Hattitude! 
Cast members of Crowns: Portraits of Black Women in Church Hats share special messages, music, movement, hattitude and spicy southern Sunday style! Get your Market House tickets and meet the cast!





8. How Not to Look Old
Over 40? There's no need to be OL. Suzanne Clinton discovered this helpful little New York Times bestseller to keep us Y&H. Read her recap of Charla Krupp's How Not To Look Old!

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9. In Celebration of the Little Black Dress!
In honor of the Paducah Symphony's Little Black Dress Ball, Laura K transforms one LBD into four different, devastatingly darling styles! See her magic with model Ashley Wright, right here!







10. Starfish Orphan Ministry
Thinking of adopting? We’ve got a great resource right here in Paducah. Starfish Orphan Ministry’s Stacey Davis and Laura Roberts have a beautiful new office, along with the experience, connections and spirit to get you started!

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