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Morning Paducah! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Police say no foul play—but who are the Paducah remains?
  • What a D.C. vote means for Paducah’s Boys and Girls Club
  • How a Paducah police cruiser ended up in the line of fire

Also on today's calendar: Sister Slam and 5 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and chilly, with a high of 42 and low of 36 degrees.
  • Friday: Mainly cloudy, temps: high: 51, low: 25.
  • Saturday: Rather cloudy and chilly, with a high of 36 and low of 14 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

1. No foul play in Paducah death investigation; remains unidentified (wsiltv.com) — Paducah police are still working to identify human remains found December 4 in a wooded area near the 1300 block of Tennessee Street, though the medical examiner says no foul play is suspected. Investigators warn the process may take time and are asking anyone with information to contact Paducah Police or submit anonymous tips through CrimeStoppers.
   

2. House Passes Bill to Remove Federal Restrictions on Paducah Property (marshallcountydaily.com) — Federal lawmakers have taken a key step toward freeing up Paducah property so the Oscar Cross Boys and Girls Club can renovate its longtime youth facility. The U.S. House voted to remove an old National Park Service restriction, after work by Rep. James Comer and city officials, and the bill now heads to the Senate.
   

3. Paducah police cruiser struck by gunfire during pursuit (kbsi23.com) — A Paducah police cruiser was struck by gunfire during a November 7 pursuit near the city limits on Lone Oak Road, but the officer was not hurt. McCracken County deputies, Paducah Police, and Kentucky State Police coordinated the response, and state investigators are now handling the case while local officials say deputies followed policy and training.
   

4. West Kentucky Wildlife Management Area begins accessibility expansion, faces land closure (wpsdlocal6.com) — If you hunt or recreate at West Kentucky Wildlife Management Area near Paducah, you’ll soon see big changes. Mobility-impaired access has expanded to more than 3,600 acres, but nearly 700 DOE-owned acres near the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant are being permanently closed to public use, with all stands and blinds needing removal by February 1, 2026.
   

5. RSV symptoms can mirror other respiratory illnesses, health experts warn - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News (kbsi23.com) — Paducah families are being urged to watch closely for RSV symptoms in infants, young children, and older adults as local Baptist Health experts warn cases can quickly become serious. Doctors outline which breathing problems mean you should seek urgent care, who is eligible for new RSV immunizations, and simple steps Paducah residents can take at home to ease symptoms and prevent spread this season.
   

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  • Join the fun at the Holiday Market this Saturday, Dec.
    13, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Paducah Middle School (342 Lone Oak Road). Shop local favorites, find unique holiday gifts, and enjoy live music — all… (Nextdoor )
  • Been in Paducah for a year and looking for a gym with a lap pool.
    We are in West Paducah so the PAC is farther than we want to drive. The Gym website is horrible and offers no information about amenities. Is there a… (Nextdoor Springbrook)
  • The Paducah Police Department and McCracken County Coroner's Office are still working to identify the deceased.... (X: WSILNews)
  • Congratulations to the City of Paducah 2025 Christmas Parade winners. Thank you to everyone who worked to make their parade entries festive and... (X: PaducahCity)
  • Burlington Coat Factory posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Paducah. Apply here.
  • The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Lot Associate in Paducah. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Paducah here.

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