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I-69 lane restrictions and a KY 795 closure are expected in Marshall County Nov. 8-14

If you're driving through Marshall County next week, expect lane restrictions on I-69 and a closed stretch of KY 795, according to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's District 1 office.

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I-69 and I-24 work zones come with tighter limits

15 miles
of I-69 under asphalt rehabilitation
55 mph
speed limit in the I-69 work zone
10.5 feet
width limit on the I-24 Ohio River Bridge

Source: Marshall County Daily.com

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High School FootballPaducah Tilghman advances at 11-0 as Marion County forfeits its playoff gamePaducah Tilghman gets Friday night off. The Knights told Coach Thompson they have to forfeit the Class 4A first-round game, so the Blue Tornado move on to the second round. Thompson feels for the Marion seniors, but he's focused on getting his team healthy after a physical finale at Christian County. A night off is not a bad way to heal up.Saturday’s editionRead High School SportsPaducah Tilghman advances in the playoffs after Marion County forfeitsIf you had Friday night circled for Tilghman football, here's the twist: the Blue Tornado won't play. Marion County told Coach Thompson the Knights have to forfeit the Class 4A first-round game. That sends Tilghman to the second round and keeps the team perfect at 11-0.Friday’s editionRead HealthBaptist Health Paducah gets 185 patient repositioners donated by its foundationIf you or someone you love ends up in a bed at Baptist Health Paducah, the nurses have a new helper. The Baptist Health Foundation Paducah donated 185 Hercules Patient Repositioners, according to a news release. They attach to existing hospital beds.Friday’s editionRead DowntownPaducah's new veterans crosswalk is finished ahead of Veterans DayIf you're headed downtown, look down near City Hall. Crews painted the crosswalk Monday, and the city says it's now complete.Thursday’s editionRead EducationMurray State and WKCTC sign an agreement creating two engineering degree pathwaysIf you're eyeing a technical career in western Kentucky's growing nuclear sector, there's a new route. Murray State University and West Kentucky Community and Technical College signed an agreement Nov. 3 at Murray State's Paducah Regional Campus.Wednesday’s editionRead High School SportsMcCracken County sweeps Christian County in the opening round of the state volleyball tournamentThe host Lady Mustangs are moving on. McCracken County beat Christian County in straight sets Monday night in Paducah, ending Christian County's first volleyball season and its school-first trip to the state tournament.Wednesday’s editionRead

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  • Warming centerThe Washington Street Community Warming Center, at 739 Washington Street, was set to open Friday night with a frost advisory in effect through Saturday morning.

    The Washington Street Community Warming Center, at 739 Washington Street, was set to open Friday night with a frost advisory in effect through Saturday morning. It opens when WPSD-TV meteorologists predict temperatures below 40 degrees.

    News Notes · Saturday’s editionSource: WPSD Local 6

  • TurnoutAs is typical for nonpresidential elections, less than 40% of registered McCracken County voters cast ballots Nov.

    As is typical for nonpresidential elections, less than 40% of registered McCracken County voters cast ballots Nov. 3, based on unofficial numbers from the Kentucky Secretary of State. That's 21,633 ballots out of 60,072 registered voters.

    News Notes · Saturday’s editionSource: The Paducah Sun

  • Book saleIf you like a bargain, the Friends of McCracken County Public Library's Fall Library Book Sale continues today from 9 a.m.

    If you like a bargain, the Friends of McCracken County Public Library's Fall Library Book Sale continues today from 9 a.m. to noon at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 211 S. 21st St. A $5 bag sale covers books, movies and other items, and proceeds benefit the McCracken County Public Library.

    News Notes · Saturday’s editionSources: The Paducah Sun, WPSD Local 6

  • OverpassesMcCracken County Commissioner Eddie Jones is renewing his push for city and county collaboration to improve the railroad overpass at Broadway and 32nd Street.

    McCracken County Commissioner Eddie Jones is renewing his push for city and county collaboration to improve the railroad overpass at Broadway and 32nd Street. He said similar work could look at the overpasses on Jackson Street and Jefferson Street.

    News Notes · Saturday’s editionSource: WPSD Local 6

  • Blood driveMore than 50 city and county employees took part in Friday's blood drive hosted by Bryant Law Center and the Sheriff's Office.

    More than 50 city and county employees took part in Friday's blood drive hosted by Bryant Law Center and the Sheriff's Office. McCracken County employees won for the third year in a row and received a $1,000 reward.

    News Notes · Saturday’s editionSource: The Paducah Sun

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Tilghman is 11-0, plus I-69 work and a warming center

Plus, a book sale today and McCracken County's turnout numbers.

The TLDR

  1. I-69 lane limits and a KY 795 closure top next week's roads
  2. Paducah Tilghman is 11-0 after Marion County forfeits
  3. Washington Street Warming Center was set to open Friday night
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