Daily editionThursday, September 24th, 2026
Good morning, Paducah.
The 5AM Paducah Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of September.
Community
Paducah leaders invite residents to a ribbon cutting at Albert Jones Park on Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 1 p.m. on Joe Bryan Drive — summer improvements include a new wider asphalt path, picnic shelter, benches, and updated lighting.
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Paducah Stitch 'N Quilt Guild honored three K-9 dogs in appreciation for their service to McCracken County on Tuesday.
The event featured custom quilts that recognize the dogs' contributions.
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Paducah-McCracken County Senior Center received local city and health department approvals on Wednesday and now awaits final state sign-off; if approved by week's end, it will open its dining room next week.
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BBQ on the River kicks off today at 10 a.m. as local food vendors complete final preparations for a weekend festival along the river in our community.
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Culture
Paducah chef Sara Bradley will launch her debut cookbook next week — featuring historic freight house recipes and local dishes that celebrate regional culinary heritage.
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Government
Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce President Sandra Wilson announced Wednesday at the D.C. Fly-In reception that Ballard and McCracken Counties were approved by the Kentucky Nuclear Energy Development Authority as a nuclear-ready certified community.
This is the first state designation of its kind.
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Health
The Purchase District Health Department hosts its Neighborhood Farmers Market today from 2-6 p.m. at the back parking lot of the McCracken County Health Center.
The event features produce, raffles, and sessions (Fresh Longer, Waste Less at 2 p.m.; Preparedness You Can Taste at 4 p.m.) promoting community preparedness.
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Baptist Health Paducah partners with Kentucky Blood Center for a two-day community blood drive as the need for donations grows.
The drive will help meet the ongoing demand (exact dates are pending).
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