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Kentucky school superintendent suspended over blackface photo Share Updated: 9:53 AM EST Dec 15, 2020 The Associated Press Share Updated: 9:53 AM EST Dec 15, 2020 The Associated Press A Kentucky school board has suspended a superintendent after a photo of him in blackface surfaced on social media.Paducah Public Schools Superintendent Donald Shively must take 40 unpaid leave days for additional training, the school board decided last week after meeting for more than two hours on the issue, news outlets reported.The Paducah-McCracken County NAACP had called for Shively’s resignation over the photo, which was originally taken at a Halloween party almost 20 years ago.School Board Chairman Carl LeBuhn said officials agreed that the photo was offensive and its impact needed to be addressed. He said the board considered all options, but decided to allow Shively to remain in the position.Shively also issued an apology, adding that he
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City and county officials met jointly Tuesday night approving an agreement both sides say will improve economic development efforts in Paducah and McCracken County for years to come.
Both the McCracken County Fiscal Court and Paducah City Commission unanimously passed an ordinance which repositions the Industrial Development Authority with regard to property ownership and related functions, on land to be used to attract new business or industry to the area.
The interlocal cooperative agreement makes IDA the owner of certain publicly-owned development sites within Paducah-McCracken County, including the Ohio River Triple Megasite.
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Kentucky Superintendent Suspended Over Offensive Blackface Photo
On 12/16/20 at 8:50 AM EST
A Kentucky school superintendent has been suspended months after a photo showing him in blackface surfaced online.
Paducah Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Donald Shively must take 40 days of unpaid leave for additional training, the Paducah Public Schools Board of Education decided last week after a special meeting about the matter.
Shively has faced a backlash since the photo, originally taken at a Halloween party almost 20 years ago, was posted on social media on October 20, with the Paducah-McCracken County NAACP calling for his resignation, according to a spokesperson who discussed the matter with