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Hey Paducah, hope your week’s off to a good start!

In today’s wallet-friendly edition: I-24 bridge traffic shift, new medical cannabis dispensaries, and a wild Tudor house + lots of fun things to do for free.

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📰 In the news

First District students recognized: Several Western Kentucky students, including Paducah’s Ralph Miles Jendro, recently received nominations from Rep. James Comer to attend U.S. service academies with tuition covered in exchange for future military service — see the full list of nominees.

Company outlines expansion strategy: NatureMed says it will open two medical cannabis dispensaries in western Kentucky in the coming months, hire about 10 people, and focus on education and building relationships with patients — read the full story.

Safety efforts ramp up: Phase 2 on I-24 bridge between Paducah and Metropolis is underway, with police on both sides teaming up as lanes narrow and traffic will soon shift to the westbound side — see what drivers should expect.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Highlights this week:

• Dissolve gently in Thailand-inspired women’s circle
• Buy sun-ripened Florida strawberries in Paducah
• Celebrate St. Paddy’s with free live music

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Sandwich craving, solved: Downtown’s go-to carb-and-crunch fix, Kirchhoff’s Bakery & Deli, stacks deli sandwiches on bread worthy of the spotlight. Pair a rotating soup with a favorite, or keep it classic. Either way, you get a midweek win… satisfying, simple, zero fuss.

Greenway + lake vibes: Noble Park wraps a 5-acre lake, playgrounds, courts, a skatepark, and dog parks into 135 easygoing acres connected to the Greenway Trail. Ideal for a lunchtime lap or a longer unwind with friends, kids, or your very persuasive pup.

Kid-energy antidote: Whether you’re shopping for birthdays or bracing for a midweek meltdown, Learning Railroad stocks specialty toys and gifts, a charming Doll Adoptions setup, and teacher wishlists and registries. It’s an easy spot to snag something engaging that won’t be abandoned five minutes later, with parent-tested optimism.

Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →

Your data is for sale right now: There are over 400 websites selling your info to marketers, political campaigns, and scammers. They’ve got your phone number, home address, relatives’ names… you name it. That’s how robocallers seem to know everything about you before you pick up. You can remove your info one site at a time, or pay a service to do it for you. Here’s what we recommend →

📆 Free events worth checking out

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🧶 Crochet Club @ Messy Cat Creations | Tuesday (3/10) at 6:00 PM – Got a half-finished scarf giving you side-eye? Bring your crochet, knitting, sketchbook, or other artsy work-in-progress, and settle in for easy chatter, stitching, and zero pressure. Not a class, just company, free for folks who already know their craft, 16+, RSVP, seats are limited.

🎻 PSO Academy Honor String Orchestra @ Williams Family Symphony Hall | Tuesday (3/10) at 7:00 PM – Ready to hear talent that makes you rethink practicing scales? PSO’s Academy Honor String Orchestra caps two days of rehearsals with a free concert, led by Maestro Raffaele Ponti, at the brand-new Williams Family Symphony Hall. Big sound, zero ticket price, plenty of hometown pride.

♠ Bridge Lessons @ Paducah Duplicate Bridge Club | Thursday (3/12) at 5:30 PM – Free bridge lessons that teach by playing, not lecturing. Pair up, bid a little, laugh a lot, and give your brain the workout your gym membership forgot. No experience needed, just curiosity, a competitive streak, and maybe those reading glasses.

🧘 Chair Yoga @ Marshall County Public Library @ Calvert City | Friday (3/13) at 10:00 AM – Chair yoga that is free, friendly, and actually doable. Stretch, breathe, and find your balance without auditioning for Cirque du Soleil, the chair has your back. Perfect if your knees file HR complaints, or you just want calm, community, and zero pressure.

📖 Bend and Book Yoga @ McCracken County Public Library | Saturday (3/14) at 12:00 PM – This free, all-levels series from True North Yoga returns every second Saturday, because your hamstrings need a plot twist. Bring a mat, bend among the books, and enjoy calm, community, and that smug post-stretch glow we all pretend is enlightenment.

🎤 Women’s History Month Poetry Reading @ Messy Cat Creations | Saturday (3/14) at 3:00 PM – Nothing beats a women’s poetry reading on a lazy afternoon, especially for Women’s History Month. Hear Charley Allen, Jewelia Violin, Melody Holt, and our own K.C. Musser (Kat), then linger over refreshments with the regulars. It’s free, grown-up, and blissfully drama light.

☘ St. Paddy’s Day Bash @ KC’s Bar and Grill | Tuesday (3/17) at 7:00 PM – St. Paddy’s in Paducah means a free night at KC’s with Chicago’s Steve Wik and Chuck Ruby, loud guitars, and colder-than-your-ex drinks. Wear green, bring the crew, and let the KC’s regulars teach you when to sing, and when to refill.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Paducah report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 79°F – Low: 67°F – Precip: 30%

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. High near 79, with temperatures falling to around 77 in the afternoon. South southwest wind 5 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 1am, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a low around 67. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

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Tomorrow – High: 74°F – Low: 37°F – Precip: 98%

Showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 74. West southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Later: Rain showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. North northwest wind 6 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

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That’s exactly what happened to me. I had the same policy for half a decade. Autopay was on, it was out of sight and out of mind. Turns out I was blindly paying way more than everyone else I knew.

If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too – here’s the comparison tool I used.

This house is wild

This Tudor in Concord Estates sits on a cul-de-sac, offering a lower-level suite with private entrance, full bath, exposed beams, and a gas fireplace. Updates shine with Corian counters, a large island, double ovens, and a brand-new roof. Set on 0.85 acres, it adds an upstairs primary with balcony and triple closets, abundant storage, and a whole-house generator.

Take a peek inside →