Good morning, Paducah.

Paducah’s McCracken County Public Library is collecting new or gently used children's Halloween costumes (and donations such as adult socks, underwear, travel toiletries, and wet wipes) until Friday, Oct. 16 at its upstairs circulation desk on Washington Street.

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The Senior Ride Program returns to the Paducah McCracken County Senior Center after a year-and-a-half hiatus due to funding cuts—county leaders said they are excited to see the service resume.

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Students at McNabb Elementary learned about energy (using 3D-printed butterflies and tennis balls) at the Paducah Innovation Hub on Thursday.

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Kentucky Fish and Wildlife released juvenile eastern hellbenders reared from fertilized eggs to boost the survival of the species threatened by habitat loss and pollution.

The release is part of an ongoing restoration project across the state.

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Kentucky’s fire season runs from Oct. 1 through Dec. 15, and state law forbids burning anything within 150 feet of woodlands between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (Residents should check with local fire departments for guidelines before burning outdoors.)

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A regional electric utility serving western Kentucky counties told state regulators it will keep its coal and natural gas power plants operating beyond 2050 amid ongoing state energy discussions.

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Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell is asking Attorney General Russell Coleman and Governor Andy Beshear to temporarily lift restrictions on using dyed diesel fuel on public roads so that farmers can ease record fuel costs during the harvest season.

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Baptist Health Paducah Community Pharmacy will offer walk-in flu shots to help protect residents against illness.

The service provides an easy way for people to get their yearly vaccination.

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