Good morning, Paducah.

At Garrett Farms, severe heat disrupted pumpkin sales and caused the cancellation of a Family Day event planned for Sept.

20 — rescheduled festivities will run from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27 as fall temperatures cool.

Funeral arrangements are set for longtime Calvert City Fire Chief Fred Ross.

Visitation is at Calvert City United Methodist Church (571 Oak Park Blvd) from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25 and services follow at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26 with a temporary Fifth Avenue closure for the procession.

Three K-9s, Bobi+Vegas+Pino, were honored on Tuesday by the Paducah Stitch 'N Quilt Guild with handmade quilts to recognize their work for the McCracken County Sheriff's Office.

K-9 Sergeant Brad Lamb said the gift honors the dogs' key role in community safety.

The McCracken County Public Library is hosting 'Country Music’s Kentucky Roots' Thursday afternoon to explore Kentucky’s country music legacy through songs and stories from key contributors.

Local community members can engage with the state’s rich musical history during this event.

The Caldwell County FFA chapter in Princeton was recognized with a 3-star rating in the National FFA Organization’s 2026 National Chapter Award Program.

South Marshall Elementary School has named its gym in memory of longtime custodian Robert Phillips (Mr. Robert) who served for over 20 years.

Principal Chad Darnell said the renaming honors his love for basketball and the many stories shared by students and staff.

Kentuckians can donate money for scholarships and receive up to $1,700 in tax credits under a new federal-funded bill that will benefit public, private and homeschool students with incomes below 300% of the median, starting Jan.

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Six fire departments in Livingston and Crittenden Counties received a $854,000 FEMA grant for new equipment.

Salem Fire and Rescue, Grand Lakes, Burna, Marion, Crittenden County and Tolu will buy 85 self-contained breathing apparatus units costing $10,000 each to help firefighters work safely in toxic conditions (structure, vehicle, chemical fires).

Smithland Water Works issued a boil water order for all customers Tuesday (following a main line break with the Crittenden-Livingston County Water District) and officials advise residents to boil water until further notice.