Daily editionFriday, September 25th, 2026
Good morning, Paducah.
The 5AM Paducah Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 25th of September.
Community
The Purchase District Health Department held its monthly Neighborhood Farmers Market on Thursday in Paducah, offering local produce & hands-on classes on food safety and emergency water preparation; the event, themed 'community preparedness,' provided residents with fresh foods and vital health resources.
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BBQ on the River marks its 32nd anniversary with over 100 vendors, including 30 barbecue sellers, keeping a long-standing local tradition alive and welcoming both seasoned and new participants to join the festive event.
Paducah SunRead more
Economy
TVA set records for daily power demand during the September heat wave.
The utility delivered over 30,000 megawatts on 17 days, including a peak of 33,270 megawatts on Sept. 3, which is enough to power more than 19 million homes, officials said.
West Kentucky StarRead more
Environment
Volunteers collected 78 pounds of trash from Bell Smith Springs swimming area on Wednesday, finding eight Apple watches and a scooter.
Friends of the Shawnee will host a Trash Blast and Graffiti removal event Saturday (9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) at Garden of the Gods near the Observation trail parking lot.
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Government
Fulton County Fire and Rescue Station number one will be dedicated tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. on KY 239 in Cayce with an open house from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The station was built on the site of the former building lost nearly five years ago when a tornado struck.
West Kentucky StarRead more
Health
Mercy Health - Paducah is hosting a free Breast Cancer Awareness Lunch & Learn on Oct. 1 to offer local residents information on prevention, early detection & treatment advances.
Paducah SunRead more
Baptist Health Paducah will host a Baby & Family Health Expo on Tuesday, Oct. 27 at its facility for parents-to-be and growing families — the event will offer health tips and resources.
Paducah SunRead more