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In today's newsletter:
- How a spring Hinkleville Road crash led to murder indictments
- Illinois man accused of targeting Paducah minor faces federal charges
- What could Paducah do with its newly unrestricted 3.62 acres?
Also on today's calendar: St. Mary Invitational and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Very hot, with a high of 99 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Record-tying temperatures, temps: high: 98, low: 72.
- Friday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 96 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Traffic accident this spring leads to indictments (westkentuckystar.com) — Paducah Police say a five‑vehicle crash on Hinkleville Road in April, which later claimed the life of a Missouri woman, has resulted in grand jury indictments. Two drivers now face murder and complicity to murder charges after investigators concluded they were traveling around 80 mph in a 45‑mph zone before the collision that injured multiple people and damaged several vehicles. 
2. Officials: Erie, Illinois man charged with taking minor across state lines for illegal sexual activity (wbko.com) — Federal officials say an Illinois man drove to Paducah to pick up a minor and take them back across state lines for illegal sexual activity, leading to child exploitation charges. Investigators from the FBI's Paducah office and the McCracken County Sheriff's Office are handling the case, and a conviction could bring at least 10 years to life in federal prison.
3. Congressional Bills H.R. 1276, H.R. 2069, H.R. 2196 and H.R. 5366 Signed into Law (vannuysnewspress.com) — A new federal law removes all deed restrictions from a 3.62‑acre parcel previously conveyed to the City of Paducah, potentially opening it up for new local uses or development. The same bill signing also covered national transparency, EMS memorial, and disaster tax relief measures, but the land change is the piece most likely to affect Paducah residents directly.
4. Steven Redford Hobbs, 64 (marshallcountydaily.com) — A Benton man with deep western Kentucky roots, born in Paducah in 1962, has died at age 64. Family and friends can pay their respects at Collier Funeral Home, with visitation Thursday evening and funeral services Friday afternoon, followed by burial at Benton Church of Christ Cemetery.
5. APSU Women's Golf Force Playoff, Place Second at The Velvet - Clarksville Online - Clarksville News, Sports, Events and Information (clarksvilleonline.com) — A women's college golf tournament at Paducah Country Club saw Austin Peay State University charge up the leaderboard, force a playoff, and ultimately finish second. Senior Jillian Breedlove and several teammates posted strong rounds on the Paducah course, giving local fans a high‑level glimpse of regional collegiate golf competition and setting up their next match in Kentucky later this month.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Paducah
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★ Featured events ★
- Augmented Reality for 1st & 2nd grade students. Where Art meets STEM! →
Paducah Innovation Hub, 500 South 25th Street, Paducah
Thursday September 17
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Other local events
- MCHS Women's JV/Varsity Soccer vs Paducah Tilghman @ HOME, Mercy H
McCracken County High School Paducah, KY 42003
5:30 pm - Board of Education Meeting
Heath Middle School, 300 Cumberland Ave, Paducah
5:30 pm - MCHS JV/Varsity Volleyball vs Paducah Tilghman @ HOME, SHP Arena
McCracken County High School Paducah, KY 42003
6:00 pm - MCHS Varsity Football vs Union County @ HOME, Marquette Stadium
McCracken County High School Paducah, KY 42003
7:00 pm - St. Mary Invitational →
Paducah KY - Nirvana Tribute Concert and Fundraiser at PBW →
301 North 4th Street, Paducah - 2026 Paducah Homegrown Farmers' Market →
Farmer's Market, 306 N 2nd St, Paducah
7:30 am - Paducah Paddle →
4220 Clarks River Road, Paducah
8:00 am - 2026 Special Olympics Truck Pull →
Four Rivers Harley-Davidson, 3005 Old Husbands Rd., Paducah
1:00 pm - Cars & Guitars →
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3:00 pm - MCHS Women's JV/Varsity Soccer vs Henderson County @ HOME, Mercy H
McCracken County High School Paducah, KY 42003
5:30 pm
Thursday September 17
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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