The Morning 6

Livingston County is addressing a water main break, which is expected to be repaired by midday Monday. A Lyon County Sheriff's deputy discovered a dump truck driving without a license plate on Tuesday, Aug. 11, before later chasing it down after the driver refused to stop.

Amid an ongoing nationwide blood shortage, those who can are encouraged to give the gift of life. St. Paul Catholic Church plans to provide the community with an additional opportunity to donate in Princeton on Friday. Rains Group LLC is demanding nearly $2 million in damages from the city of Paducah and a local construction company.

After community members raised concerns about policing on the Eighth of August, local leaders and city officials look toward stronger future relationships. The nationwide teacher shortage is significantly impacting special education positions, and local schools are feeling the impact.

Graves County Schools confirmed Tuesday that Sadie Flores is no longer employed with the district after she was charged with grooming in early August. Mayfield's fall attraction A-Maize-ing Farms is hitting its two-decade milestone this year. The seasonal business recently unveiled its 2026 design for “Kentucky’s Largest Corn Maze,” themed around the 250th anniversary of the United States.

As summer heat persists, LIHEAP continues to offer utility assistance to qualifying applicants. Farmers and leaders advocate for the Agricultural Act of 2026, also known as the Farm Bill 2.0, as it failed to pass out of the Senate Agriculture Committee last week.

Authorities charged a Graves County Middle School teacher under a recently enacted Kentucky law. The Aurora Highway Clarks River Bridge is set to reopen today following approximately $7 million in improvements.

Gov. Andy Beshear announced an executive order to regulate AI data centers in the commonwealth. The Paducah Symphony Orchestra celebrated a night of music and history in partnership with the Hotel Metropolitan.

The W.C. Young Community Center and the Paducah chapter of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority held the Golden Jubilee Wednesday at the Robert Cherry Civic Center. As many organizations host back-to-school drives, one nonprofit is focusing on the needs of children from non-traditional homes.

Missouri voters had a chance to vote on new measures Tuesday. Proposed amendments on the ballot did not pass. The community will come together starting Thursday to celebrate culture, history and community ahead of Aug. 8 celebration.

Missouri voters will head to the polls this Tuesday to cast votes for multiple new measures; Applications for a one-time electric benefit through LIHEAP are available until Sept. 11.

Students throughout the region prepare to head back to the classroom this week. The Fancy Farm Picnic wrapped up after a weekend filled with food, fellowship and political discourse.

Organizers prepare for the 146th St. Jerome Picnic, which is set to kick off in Fancy Farm on Saturday; The Unclaimed Property Roadshow made a stop in Marshall County Thursday, as Kentucky Treasurer Mark Metcalf says millions remain unclaimed.

Project leaders discussed the future of the DOE Paducah Site and addressed common concerns about AI data centers. Cornerstone Connectivity announced fiber broadband investments across nearly five square miles in southeast Carlisle County.

Industry leaders will announce a multi-billion dollar project in McCracken County Wednesday, marking a new chapter for the DOE Paducah Site. Local officials remind McCracken County Fair attendees to take safety precautions.

Several buildings throughout the Local 6 region will serve as cooling centers as intense heat and humidity continue. Providers and community members share tips on staying cool and conserving energy this summer.

The MCYSA held a community meeting to address options, after the league asked for clarification on whether the partnership with the county will continue. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 1 reports multiple downed trees across Lyon County.

Donors have the opportunity to give the gift of life through blood donation at Mercy Health Friday. Nonprofit Camp Graves is set to host its fourth annual Job, Education and Community Resource Fair on Saturday at the Mayfield High School gym.

Ahead of the first day of school, area professionals emphasize the importance of children's vaccinations as immunizations decline. Mercy Health plans to partner with the American Red Cross for a community blood drive, which will take place in the Borders Community Room at Mercy Health from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, July 24. 

Construction on Paducah Public Schools' solar field at the former Forest Hills School campus is in its final phase. The goal of the project is to reduce costs and provide hands-on renewable energy education for students; Applications are now open for the McCracken County Sheriff's Office 2026 Citizen's Academy.

Professionals urge the community to stay inside when possible; utilize fans that emit cool, moist air; and to hydrate before completing outdoor activities. The Graves County Sheriff's Office reminded pet owners that leaving animals in extreme heat is torture after a welfare check Monday found a dog deceased.

Paducah Police Department confirmed no active threat is present to the public after the Walmart on Irvin Cobb Drive was evacuated Friday evening. Murray State University announced it will close its College Courts property, leaving some students scrambling to find housing before the semester starts.

The McCracken County Sheriff's Office located 37-year-old Michael Allen Young of West Paducah on July 16 inside a vehicle parked at Hodge's Convenience Store in McCracken County. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, the U.S. 51 Ohio River "Cairo" Bridge, connecting Wickliffe and Cairo, will reopen late Friday.

Illinois law enforcement took a juvenile into custody Wednesday after a McDonald's parking lot stabbing incident. The PDHD Farmer's Market invites the public to its July "kid focused" market, which will be held at the McCracken County Health Center, located at 916 Kentucky Avenue in Paducah from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman has joined a new coalition between and the Attorneys General of 48 other states to combat scam calls. The City of Paducah and the Local 168 Firefighters Union have struck a deal after over a year of negotiations.

The Kentucky Department for Public Health investigates an outbreak of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal infection, as 2026 cases continue to rise. Kentucky Career Center plans to host its weekly job fair in Paducah from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14.

Republican Senator Mitch McConnell has released a statement regarding his condition after weeks-long silence since his hospitalization. Repairs are set to begin July 13 on the U.S. 51 Ohio River "Cairo" Bridge, with potential reopening by July 22.

LCSO confirmed property, structure and RV damage as well as downed power lines as a result of Thursday night's storms. Affordable Care Act marketplace rates are set to rise again in 2027, according to public filings. West Kentucky Allied Services warns of the potential impact to Kentucky families.

Parent company Mercy Housing has hired a new property manager to service both the Lone Oak and Princeton Manor complexes. The Donor Days Blood Drive continues in Paducah from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday.

KYTC reports no timeline for when the "Cairo" bridge will reopen and is currently in the planning phase for the repair. The Paducah Symphony Orchestra plans to serve up a good time at its first ice cream social Thursday, honoring 250 years of American music. 

If Sen. McConnell were no longer able to serve out his term, Kentucky does not allow the governor to appoint a replacement, like most other states, due to a law passed in 2024. KYTC closed the U.S. 51 Ohio River Bridge connecting Wickliffe and Cairo for repairs Monday, with engineers saying work could take 2 to 4 weeks.

Independence Bank hosted its third annual Freedom 5K, commemorating July 4 and America250 with proceeds benefitting the Wounded Warriors Project. A woman who suffered a severe leg injury was rushed to the hospital following a boating incident on Lake Barkley.

Gov. Beshear announced a funding award of $480,000 to replace a bridge on Wrather Road in Calloway County. The bridge was closed in late 2025. A Graves County man was arrested on an animal torture charge Wednesday following the discovery of a deceased dog.

Kentucky recently launched a program to promote safety at summer camps. A new radio system provides real-time weather alerts to help camps prepare for emergencies. Mercy EMS offers tips for staying safe ahead of the July 4 holiday.

The Palmersville Fire Department responded to a chicken barn fire Tuesday, according to Dukedom Volunteer Fire Department. Amid intense heat, medical professionals advise patients to be aware that some popular prescriptions and over-the-counter medications are linked to higher risk of sun-related illnesses.

According to a Monday release from PPD, Peyton D. Boulton, 21, of Paducah was arrested after a fight on Jefferson Street escalated to a shooting incident. The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources will step up patrols on Kentucky waterways during the upcoming Independence Day weekend, seeking to promote safe and responsible boating. 

The Carbondale Warming Center is shutting down it's cooling services ahead of projected extreme heat due to a lack of funding and air conditioning units. A Metropolis food pantry is facing budget constraints after a recent grant from the state of Illinois ended, leaving them with a need for funding and volunteers.

Residents of the East College Street encampment are left with an uncertain future due to upcoming construction at the Piles Fork Greenway. Recent reports show farm bankruptcies have hit a six-year high, according to data from Epiq AACER.

The 2027 federal budget includes the elimination of the Senior Community Service Employment Program, which is part of Goodwill's job training program. The PDHD Farmer's Market will be held at the McCracken County Health Center, located at 916 Kentucky Avenue in Paducah from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on June 25. 

The Worker Health Protection Program — a federally funded program that provides free health screenings to Department of Energy employees — could see funding shortfalls in July. Baptist Health Paducah and Mercy Health - Lourdes will hold blood drives on June 24 as summer need remains on the rise.

According to Kentucky State Police, a McCracken County High School student reported inappropriate actions by a School Resource Officer on May 11. A Mayfield candle company underwent mass layoffs on June 19, leaving many former employees with concerns about the future.

U.S. 68 will close at I-24 Exit 16 on Monday, as KYTC District 1 conducts its first state highway roundabout project. The Zeigler Fire Department delivered a healthy baby boy on Father's Day morning.

CN Rail provided a statement on a train derailment that occurred near Arlington in late May, and the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service eradicated more than 1,800 wild pigs in Land Between the Lakes in 2026.

Crews in Hickman County continue to clean up wreckage from a recent train derailment more than two weeks later. Bryant Law Center filed suit in Marshall Circuit Court on behalf of Rhonda Fratzke, a Calvert City resident. The suit alleges that the Westlake and former Goodrich operations released carcinogenic substances into the surrounding community for years.

The West Kentucky Workforce Board will partner with the Kentucky Career Center — Paducah to host a Rapid Response Meeting for workers affected by recent layoffs at Precision Parcel Logistics. The McCracken County Public Library plans to host several events ahead of the July 4 holiday.

Residents of Kenton, Tennessee share thoughts following the double homicide of two children Saturday. A Paducah man faces charges of distribution and possession of child sexual abuse material.

Jasmine Jones, 41, of Mayfield, was indicted on a murder - domestic violence charge stemming from a May stabbing on South 14th Street. The city of Paducah will hold a Flag Day Celebration at Dolly McNutt Memorial Plaza from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m.

Paducah leaders held the first of two community education meetings Thursday night, providing information and open discussion on topics related to nuclear energy. Irvin Cobb management installed all the window A/C units stored in the building and purchased 30 more to be installed. A long-term solution is anticipated.

Residents at a local apartment complex are reporting problems with their air conditioning unit. A local expert gives tips of how to maintain your HVAC system. All that and more in today's edition of The Morning 6.

Several organizations will serve as "cooling centers" as temperatures continue to rise. A roundabout will be constructed near Exit 16, beginning in June, which will impact motorists as well as local businesses. All that and more in this edition of The Morning 6.

Kentucky Career Center plans to host its weekly job fair in Paducah from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9. Law enforcement and health professionals urge social media safety after a recent Snapchat-related incident in Graves County. All that and more in this edition of The Morning 6.