Daily editionTuesday, September 15th, 2026
Good morning, Paducah.
The 5AM Paducah Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of September.
Community
The Homeless Service Alliance will host a free panel on homelessness Wednesday, Sept. 16 at 1 p.m. at the McCracken County Public Library, featuring firsthand accounts from those with lived experience and career coaching support from local organizations (including Mercy Health and Paducah Cooperative Ministry).
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Business
After five years of ownership, Adam and Brittany Elliott announced that Paducah International Raceway will soon go up for sale in Paducah.
More details on the sale are expected as local racing fans await further information.
Paducah SunRead more
Culture
Market House Theatre began a $164,446 restoration on three historic downtown buildings to revive local cultural landmarks.
The project is set to enhance the area’s heritage.
Paducah SunRead more
Government
City officials will hold a public meeting Tuesday from 5:30 to 7:30 at West Kentucky Community and Technical College’s Emerging Technology Center (room 109) to get input on the draft Metropolitan Transportation Plan that outlines transportation needs for the next 20 years.
West Kentucky StarRead more
Kentucky’s Agriculture Commissioner said that policies must support cattle farmers facing a perfect storm of issues including farmland loss and increased foreign beef imports (a result of shifting national policies), while local agriculture leaders plan steps to help.
Paducah SunRead more
Health
Parent Patty Canon, who lost her son to suicide in 2003, speaks out against stigma to boost mental health awareness; she will speak at the Calvert Cares Suicide Prevention Walk at Calvert City Memorial Park fountain (7:00–8:00 p.m.) Wednesday, Sept. 16.
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