Good morning, Paducah.

Kiel Crist and his daughter Teagan are lighting up their home with a 150,000-light Halloween display at (1020 Said Road) that will run through Nov. 2.

The family hopes the show becomes a festive local tradition.

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Paducah Parks & Recreation has relaunched its Fall Photography Contest, inviting residents to submit one park photo taken from Oct. 13 to Nov. 16.

QR codes for submissions will be posted in parks, and winners will be announced on the Facebook page with prizes up to $50.

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Maiden Alley Cinema hosts its annual Oktoberfest today — community members wear lederhosen to enjoy brats, bands and brews in Paducah.

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McCracken County Humane Society has named Frito, a 6-year-old lab mix, as this week’s Pet of the Week.

The group said he is a super sweet boy.

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Sgt. B.J. Morris, a game warden for Kentucky’s 1st District, offered advice for hunters on safety and proper preparation this season as he discussed key field tips in an interview with the Sun.

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The Kentucky Department of Education released its 2025-2026 school report cards Thursday.

In Paducah, most public schools earned yellow marks — while McCracken County Schools recorded green and blue ratings, reflecting above-average performance.

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Murray State University President Dr. Ron K. Patterson and McCracken County Public Schools Superintendent Josh Hunt formally recognized a partnership to launch the McCracken County Racer Academy, aiming to expand educational opportunities for local students.

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Officials at the DOE Paducah Site are reviewing concerns raised by documents and emails that claim Parcel A soil was evaluated solely for on-site use (according to EPA Region 4).

The investigation will determine if soil transfer policies were followed.

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The USDA began its new SNAP cost-of-living adjustments in early October, raising monthly benefits modestly for local residents.

Local advocates say the small increase is not enough to ease food insecurity (especially for households not receiving the maximum aid) and call for further action.

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Rice Springs Road is now open at its intersection with the new U.S. 60 alignment in McCracken County (near the McCracken-Ballard line).

The transportation department said drivers should prepare for shifts as old U.S. 60 remains blocked west of East Clarkline Road in Kevil until early November.

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