Daily editionFriday, October 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Paducah.
The 5AM Paducah Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of October.
Community
Paducah city leaders remind trick-or-treaters and drivers to use safety tips, including reflective costumes and cautious driving, as Halloween nears with peak trick-or-treat hours from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Oct. 31 + the Jefferson Street Neighborhood will host its annual event with road closures starting from 5 p.m.
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The Kentucky Digital Infrastructure Resource, a new nonprofit, launched on Thursday, Oct. 22 to offer data center guidance for community leaders and residents, and its growing website provides expert advice (local and expert insights available).
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Education
Two parents spoke at the McCracken County Schools board meeting on Oct. 22 about issues with bus alerts after a BB gun shattered a window on Oct. 19.
They urged officials to improve text notifications to keep parents informed (especially those without regular internet access).
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Government
KYTC will restrict one lane on the U.S. 51 'Cairo' Bridge on Oct. 28 for guardrail repairs; drivers can expect alternating flow controlled by flaggers (8 a.m. to 3 p.m.).
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Health
Baptist Health Paducah will host a Baby & Family Health Expo for growing families on Tuesday, Oct. 27 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Larry Barton Atrium, featuring guided tours, community vendors, a kid's craft table, and door prizes throughout the event.
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