🌱 Patch AM: What a new uranium plant and AI hub could mean for Paducah

Coffee in hand, Paducah? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• What a new uranium plant and AI hub could mean for Paducah
• What Paducah’s firefighter residency ruling means for safety and staffing now
• How police tracked down a Florida suspect wanted in Paducah

Today's riddle: I used to work in a doughnut shop. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mainly cloudy, warm and misty, with a high of 69 and low of 60 degrees.
• Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 69, low: 60.
• Friday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 71 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. EM Delivers Nuclear Remediation and Revitalization for American Communities in 2025 (energy.gov) — Paducah is set to play a major role in America’s next wave of nuclear and AI development, with federal officials transferring land at the former Gaseous Diffusion Plant for a new uranium enrichment facility and backing AI infrastructure at the Paducah Site. These moves are pitched as long-term job and innovation drivers as the Department of Energy shifts from cleanup to redevelopment nationwide.
   

2. KY Supreme Court upholds Paducah ordinance (wpsdlocal6.com) — Paducah residents should know the Kentucky Supreme Court has upheld the city’s ordinance requiring firefighters to live within 45 minutes of town, a rule city leaders say protects staffing in major emergencies. Former fire captain and union president Nathan Torian, who argued the policy violated state law and later lost his job, calls the decision disappointing and is pursuing a separate wrongful-termination lawsuit.
   

3. Florida Man Arrested in Paducah Investigation (wsiltv.com) — Paducah police report that a Florida man sought in a local investigation has now been taken into custody after allegedly committing several offenses in the city. Residents were previously urged not to approach him and to report sightings near Hinkleville Road and Walmart, underscoring how quickly serious incidents can unfold close to familiar shopping areas.
   

4. Paducah Site Protective Force Steers 106,000 Miles Safely (energy.gov) — Paducah’s federal security team just logged 106,000 patrol miles in a year without a single vehicle accident, marking their second straight accident-free fiscal year. Protective Force leaders credit strict vehicle maintenance and officers’ ownership of their patrol cars, saying the around-the-clock coverage helps keep both the Paducah Site and surrounding community safe during any potential security incident.
   

5. Paducah Chamber elects 2026 officers and board (wpsdlocal6.com) — Paducah’s business community will see new leadership in 2026 as Baptist Health Paducah president Kenny Boyd steps in as chair of the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce board. Outgoing chair and Paducah Bank market president Susan Ybarzabal becomes immediate past chair, while GEO Consultants president Todd Buchanan has been named chair-elect, shaping the chamber’s direction for the coming year.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday December 26

• Infant Hour- Ages 0-2
  Graves County Public Library , 601 N 17th St , Mayfield
  10:00 am
• Trading Card Game Night
  Graves County Public Library , 601 N 17th St , Mayfield
  4:00 pm
• Riley Lemons
  Between The Lakes Tap House , 1940 J H O'Bryan Ave , Grand Rivers
  7:00 pm

Tuesday December 30

• -4pm Game Night (Winter Hours)
  Lyon County Public Library , 261 Commerce Street , Eddyville
  3:00 pm
• LEGO Creator Night
  Graves County Public Library , 601 N 17th St , Mayfield
  3:00 pm
• Bingo Night
  Graves County Public Library , 601 N 17th St , Mayfield
  5:00 pm
• BINGO at the Library
  George Coon Library , 114 S Harrison St , Princeton
  6:00 pm

Wednesday December 31

• -10am Story Hour
  Lyon County Public Library , 261 Commerce Street , Eddyville
  9:00 am

Friday January 16

• Kentucky Battle of the Bulge tactical
  4325 KY-1371 , Bardwell
  11:00 pm

Friday January 23

• Awaken WKND 26: Unshaken
  455 Olive St , La Center
  11:30 pm

Saturday May 2

• Paducah Gun and Knife Show
  Traders Mall Flea Market , 6900 Benton Rd , Paducah
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• REMINDER!
  There will be no garbage or curbside recycling collection this Wednesday (Christmas Eve) or Thursday (Christmas Day). The collection days will be… (Nextdoor )
• Who is really good with BoHo braids on black natural hair.
  Looking to get done asap. Any recommendations appreciated. (Nextdoor Halehaven Dr)

• Burlington Coat Factory posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Paducah. Apply here.
• Wendy's posted a job opening for Team Member * in Paducah. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Paducah here.

Ok Paducah! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I got tired of the hole business.
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