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In today's newsletter:

  • How a $300,000 grant will change Paducah Head Start this year
  • What LifeWise expansion means for McCracken County students and parents
  • How Paducah's baby box fits into a growing regional safety network

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📰 News we're reading

1. Paducah Head Start receives $300,000 health and nutrition grant - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News (kbsi23.com) — Paducah Head Start Preschool has secured a $300,000 federal grant to expand health and nutrition programs for local children, families, and staff, with spending expected to begin in January. Leaders plan new training, family cooking classes, and partnerships with McCracken County agencies, plus food and kitchen supplies for home use. The preschool also just earned a top five-star state rating.
   

2. McCracken board approves LifeWise for three additional schools (kentuckytoday.com) — McCracken County's school board in Paducah has approved expanding LifeWise Academy religious instruction to three more schools, a move that could change daytime schedules for many local students. After heated public comments and a close 3–2 vote, supporters emphasized parental choice and private funding, while opponents warned of academic disruption, taxpayer costs, and church–state concerns.
   

3. Mayfield dedicates its new Safe Haven Baby Box (westkentuckystar.com) — Paducah parents in crisis already have access to a Safe Haven Baby Box at the Broadway fire station, part of a growing network that now includes a newly dedicated box in Mayfield. These secure, anonymous drop-off sites let caregivers safely surrender newborns under Kentucky's Safe Haven law, with on-duty responders alerted immediately so babies receive prompt medical attention and care.
   

4. Bardwell man charged with alleged possession of child sex abuse materials (westkentuckystar.com) — A regional child-exploitation investigation relied on the Paducah Police Department's Digital Forensic Unit to analyze electronic devices seized from a Bardwell man, leading to a 25-count indictment. While the alleged crimes occurred elsewhere, Paducah's specialized team played a key role in processing evidence for prosecutors and the grand jury.
   

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