Daily editionSaturday, September 26th, 2026
Good morning, Paducah.
The 5AM Paducah Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of September.
Community
The Paducah-McCracken County Senior Center will open its dining room on Monday, Sept. 28 at 10 a.m. with a meal at 11:50 a.m.; it also announced that its Senior Ride Program will resume in early October to provide weekday trips for seniors near the center.
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BBQ on the River in Paducah has grown into its biggest festival, featuring a new layout, leadership, rock and country music, and a greater variety of vendors — the event continues today from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. as visitors and vendors praise the positive changes.
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Culture
Paducah's National Quilt Museum will change leadership on Wednesday, Nov. 18 as Bonnie Schrock becomes executive adviser and Laura Grimes is named executive director.
The shift aims to ensure a smooth transition in managing the museum’s daily operations.
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Calvert City Elementary School students and staff celebrated Dolly Parton Day on Friday, Sept. 25 by wearing rhinestones, cowboy hats and pink clothing to honor the beloved singer.
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Yeiser Art Center reopened today after nearly a month of renovations and now features a new exhibit and an art sale that aligns with BBQ on the River, offering local art fans fresh opportunities to view and buy new works.
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Drone footage taken by Sky 6 shows vibrant BBQ on the River at night & captures community festivities along the river for local residents.
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Government
Kentucky Ave bike lanes now feature bright green stripe to separate cyclists, pedestrians and drivers from South 28th to South Third, offering safer access to downtown.
Finishing touches including a pedestrian island will be completed in two to three weeks + a local grant partly funds the $1.1 million project.
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