Good morning, Paducah.

On Sept. 11, Marshall County veteran Jonathan Baker recounted how his team, set for a Secret Service meeting at Tower 7 in New York, opted for a quick deli stop — a move that kept them safely away from the chaos — and helped evacuate the area before the tower collapsed.

Boy Scout Troop 200 from Paducah built a blessing box as an Eagle Scout project at the Massac Memorial Medical Clinic parking lot on Saturday, Aug.

8+ the project is a thoughtful gift to the community.

Heather Whitney revived a food pantry and organized a fan drive at Irvin Cobb Apartments to help local residents access food + boost community care.

Her actions continue to provide support for neighbors seeking assistance.

Kincaid Mounds will host an archaeological field day soon to offer locals a chance to explore the historic site and learn about early inhabitants — the event aims to foster community understanding of our heritage.

Following the Labor Day holiday, gas prices in the region averaged $3.75 per gallon this week while Paducah's rate was about $3.72, according to Triple A's (East Central) report.

The rise is linked to increasing crude oil costs of $91.01 per barrel.

The Crittenden County Rescue Squad, a nearly 50-year volunteer emergency service, is seeking more helpers as donations make up 90% of its $25,000 budget; its annual fundraiser begins Thursday, Oct.

8 + chief Don Arflack warned that without enough recruits the group may merge with the fire department.

Baptist Health Paducah supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month by offering Monday Night Mammograms every Monday in October at its Paducah facility for early screening.

Livingston Hospital is hosting a beam-signing event today at 4 p.m. at its Foundation Community Center (729 Main Street in Salem) to mark a construction milestone in its $78 million expansion and modernization project.

In Mayfield, Four Rivers Behavioral Health marked National 988 Day on Tuesday, Sept.

8 by answering crisis calls 24/7 for the western Kentucky counties. The center helped callers with various mental health needs (from depression to drug addiction) get support when they required it.