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🌱 Patch AM: How long will I-24’s full reopening between Paducah and Illinois last?

And on the Paducah Patch calendar - HMS G vs. Lone Oak

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  • How long will I-24’s full reopening between Paducah and Illinois last?

Today's riddle: What did the stop sign say to the yield sign? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Monday: Sunny and not as cold, with a high of 38 and low of 24 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and not as cold, temps: high: 50, low: 36.
  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 54 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• I-24 Ohio River Bridge Has Fully Reopened After Completing First Phase of Major Renovation (marshallcountydaily.com) — If you commute between Paducah and Metropolis, all lanes on the I-24 Ohio River Bridge are expected to be open again by tonight as phase one of a $38 million rehab wraps up. Officials warn this is temporary relief, with new lane restrictions returning March 1, 2026, as the multi‑year project continues to upgrade the busy river crossing.
   

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    Tuesday December 16
  • HMS G vs. Lone Oak
    McCracken County Public Schools Paducah, KY 42003
    5:30 pm
  • HMS B @ Lone Oak
    McCracken County Public Schools Paducah, KY 42003
    5:30 pm
    • Thursday December 18
  • HMS 7G/7B/8B @ St. Mary
    McCracken County Public Schools Paducah, KY 42003
    5:00 pm

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  • Marshall County Fiscal Court to Address Sheriff's Budget, Boat Dock Project at December Meeting (marshallcountydaily.com)
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