Paducah mourns Mary Hammond, Convention and Visitors Bureau head who served community 37 years

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Paducah mourns Mary Hammond, Convention and Visitors Bureau head who served community 37 years

Those who knew Paducah Convention and Visitors Bureau Executive Director Mary Hammond said they were "shocked and devastated” to learn of her passing Monday. Hammond’s death came one month after she announced her plan to retire as executive director.