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Organizers said the 32nd annual BBQ on the River will include increased police presence and new safety precautions to keep the event safe for everyone.

The measures will be in place throughout the event.

At McCracken County Humane Society's Weinerpalooza event, 113 dogs rescued from inhumane conditions were adopted into forever homes in Paducah, boosting local animal welfare.

Monday's Triple A report showed Paducah's regular gasoline price was $3.97 a gallon — lower than the West Central average of $4.08.

Nationally, prices rose to $4.47 amid rising crude oil costs.

Paducah Head Start received a $300K federal health and nutrition grant at the Public Schools Board meeting on Monday.

The preschool will use the funds starting in January to support staff training and family cooking classes under the Make America Healthy Again initiative and earned a five-star rating from the Kentucky Department of Education.

Paducah Head Start received a $300,000 federal health and nutrition grant at a local Schools Board meeting Monday.

The preschool will use the funds to boost services for enrolled children.

Paducah’s public recycling drop-off moves from the Green for Life Transfer Station on State Street to the Republic Services facility at 829 Burnett Street beginning Monday, Sept.

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Attorney General Russell Coleman announced Monday that Kentucky consumers will receive over $10 million in debt relief through a proposed $694 million settlement with Credit Acceptance — the deal also provides over $264,000 for Kentucky and introduces new safeguards for high-risk loans starting Nov. 2.