Modern Woodland Driving down U.S. 45 between Mayfield and Pryorsburg, I turn down a single lane gravel road driveway with the car windows rolled down and the humming of insects as the background music, excited to discover what lies ahead. The road seems to lead out of the 21st century and into a primeval wilderness of peaceful woodlands. STORY & PHOTOGRAPHY BY AMBER BARNETT

Seaside Visions From the time they were freshmen at Marshall County High School, Kristen and Ryan Beck spent every year taking in the sites and scenery of Seaside, Florida. They wanted to bring those crisp, bright visions into the design and decor of their new Paducah home. STORY BY JESSICA PERKINS PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARK KOENIG

Historic LaBelle “LaBelle,” a notable West End Paducah home named after a French phrase meaning “beautiful,” is very aptly named and has gone through quite the evolution in its nearly 160 year history. STORY BY ELIZABETH NEELLEY PHOTOGRAPHY BY THOMAS DEAN STEWART

Building Dreams The Market House Theatre is no stranger to historic preservation. In 1963, a group of eight individuals found a creative use for the city of Paducah’s historic Market House, a structure that was headed for demolition. That first year produced three plays and secured the building in the hearts of Paducahans for five decades to come. STORY BY JESSICA PERKINS PHOTOGRAPHY BY CRAIG CURRIE

Home of Popeye Guess some of you are surprised to hear that Popeye the Sailor Man was created in 1929 by cartoonist Elzie Segar in Chester, Illinois, and that it is just a hop, skip and short trip (only 110 miles from Paducah) along the banks of the Mississippi River from this area. And oh, what a pretty drive it is up there. STORY BY JENNA WISE PHOTOGRAPHY BY HAROLD LEATH