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🌱 How one couple finally found stable housing in Hickory after homelessness

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In today's newsletter:

  • How one couple finally found stable housing in Hickory after homelessness

Also on today's calendar: Take Down of Friends Book Sale and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Turning cloudy and very warm, with a high of 87 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 70, low: 40.
  • Sunday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Community members share their battle with homelessness (wpsdlocal6.com) — A couple who once lived out of their car now have stable housing in Hickory highlighting both hope and the barriers locals face when trying to secure a home after past mistakes. Their story, alongside another Paducah resident’s experience, underscores how stigma, background checks, and limited second chances complicate the path out of homelessness even for those working and staying clean.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • TempsPlus of Paducah, Inc. posted a job opening for Production Line Worker in Hickory. Apply here.
  • LifePoint Health posted a job opening for Paramedic - PRN, Emergency Services in Mayfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hickory here.

🗞 Nearby News

Mayfield

  • Feline Fursday: meet Louise and Bastet!! (wpsdlocal6.com)
  • Kentucky counties join together to battle opioid crisis (wpsdlocal6.com)
  • Spring energy bill assistance set to open for low-income households (wpsdlocal6.com)

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Ok Hickory! 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: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Hickory

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Hickory

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.