What you missed overnight, what&#39;s coming up today, and whether you&#39;ll need an umbrella- The Morning 6 is a quick daily update podcast covering America&#39;s crossroads.

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Prosecutors allege that Branch gave police a false name and argued his extensive criminal history should keep him in custody pending trial. He was subsequently denied bond. And the Paducah Chamber will host its Judge Executive Forum Thursday.

Bond denied for man charged with murder of Kentucky trooper; Paducah Chamber to host Judge Executive Forum (9-30-26)

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Trooper Hayden Phillips was killed while patrolling I-65 in Warren County. Kentucky State Police reported that a suspect was taken into custody Monday. And KSP Post 1 detectives arrested a Caldwell County man Sept. 26 following the death of an infant from Trigg County.

KSP trooper killed in Warren County shooting; Caldwell County man arrested in connection with infant death (9-29-26)

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One juvenile is dead and three adults injured after a shooting that occurred in the early morning hours of Sept. 27, according to a release from the Cape Girardeau Police Department. And one man is dead following a fatal crash that occurred yesterday, Sept. 26 in Murray.

Juvenile killed, three others wounded in Cape Girardeau shooting; Tennessee man killed in two-vehicle crash in Murray (9-28-26)

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BBQ on the River brings plenty of fun and festivities. A McCracken County coalition is making sure everyone gets home safely. And a four-vehicle collision Thursday sent one person to an out-of-state hospital and injured three others.

McCracken ASAP shares BBQ on the River rideshare options; One person airlifted after four-vehicle collision (9-25-26)

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BBQ on the River will officially kick off at 10 a.m. Thursday, and the festival’s food vendors are making final preparations. And the Kentucky Career Center will host a larger scale job fair at the McCracken County Public Library from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

BBQ on the River vendors make final preps; KCC to host job fair at McCracken County Library (9-24-26)

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CCSO obtained an arrest warrant for 32-year-old Jerald Swetland of Princeton for a charge of first degree assault following his alleged involvement in the Sunday incident. And the DOE Paducah Site will conduct its annual emergency management exercise Wednesday.

Caldwell County Sheriff's Office seeks one after shooting; DOE Paducah Site to conduct annual emergency management exercise (9-23-26)

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Betty Akamani will be held at the Jackson County jail pending her murder trial following her initial appearance in court Monday afternoon. BBQ on the River is set to kick off over the weekend in downtown Paducah with enhanced safety measures.

Murder suspect held in jail pending trial for SIU professor's death; BBQ on the River set to kick off (9-22-26)

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For more than 20 years, the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce has organized a D.C. Fly-In aimed at seeking federal support and money for projects back home; And over 60 players showed up for a golf scramble in Kevil, raising funds to benefit the children of Stephanie Stacey, a victim of domestic violence who was killed in December 2025.

Paducah Chamber D.C. Fly-In 2026 ready for take off; Community rallies around Stephanie Stacey’s children at golf fundraiser (9-21-26)

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Programs were approved for Hendron Lone Oak and Lone Oak Elementary Schools and Reidland Intermediate School. The board previously voted 4-1 in September 2025 to approve LifeWise for Lone Oak Intermediate. With the holiday months comes a busy time for two Paducah nonprofits. During the fourth quarter of the year, nonprofits work to support families through both Thanksgiving and Christmas.

McCracken board approves LifeWise for three additional schools; Paducah nonprofits gear up for busiest assistance season (9-18-26)

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WPSD will host a Super Shredder event in Calvert City Thursday. And the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees has filed a lawsuit representing employees at Choate Mental Health and Development Center.

Super Shredder in Calvert City; Union files lawsuit to stop cuts to healthcare, jobs at Choate (9-17-26)

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Mercy Health will hold a blood drive from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 16. And the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet held a public information meeting Tuesday to provide updates on the Rebuild Mayfield project, which is set to rebuild roughly two-and-a-half miles of key roadways in the city’s downtown.

Mercy Health to partner with American Red Cross for blood drive; Rebuild Mayfield project to improve downtown roadways (9-16-26)

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Public officials are discussing safety precautions on U.S. 68, with a new roundabout over I-24 Exit 16, after two collisions occurred since the road reopened to traffic on Sep. 4; Kentucky Career Center plans to host its weekly job fair in Paducah from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 15.

Officials address safety concerns after two Exit 16 roundabout crashes; KCC to host Tuesday job fair (9-15-26)

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People locally, and across the nation, will remember the events of 9/11. Across the region, communities plan to host tributes and commemorative events. And while the Paducah Sports Park hosted events amid ongoing construction, now that the park is completely finished, officials say it&#39;s in high demand.

Community remembers on 25th anniversary of Sept. 11; Paducah Sports Park opens (9-11-26)

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Judge Scott Robbins dismissed the grooming charge against former Graves County Middle School teacher Sadie Flores at a preliminary hearing Wednesday. McCracken County Judge Executive Craig Clymer said he wants to assure the public that local leaders are working on gathering evidence to provide transparency amid community concerns of soil removal from the DOE Paducah site.

Judge dismisses grooming charge against ex-Graves middle school teacher; Documents confirm safety of soil removal in Paducah (9-10-26)

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Paducah Power will host its annual blood drive Wednesday and Thursday, amid a nationwide critical blood shortage. And House of Grace restaurant in Paducah will close Sept. 24 after 60 years of service.

PPS to hold blood drive; House of Grace restaurant to close (9-9-26)

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Khristi Cunningham will appear for arraignment Tuesday in Weakley County. She is charged with the January killing of Weakley County Sheriff&#39;s Deputy Derrick Bonham. And the annual Labor Day Parade returned to downtown Paducah Monday, celebrating workers across the region.

Cunningham faces arraignment in Weakley County; Paducah Labor Day parade celebrates workers, solidarity (9-8-26)

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Labor Day festivities are set to kick off throughout the region; And a Union City stair climb keeps the memory of 9/11 first responders alive, even 25 years later.

Labor Day parades, festivities set to kick off; Union City stair climb keeps memory of 9/11 first responders alive (9-7-26)

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I-24, Exit 16 will reopen after an approximately two-and-a-half-month construction period. More than a year after dog breeder Suzanne Alt was convicted of 105 counts of inhumane treatment of animals, an amended sentence this month will finally allow for the 130 dachshunds to be adopted.

Exit 16 to reopen at 8 a.m. Friday; Humane Society announces 'Weinerpalooza' (9-4-26)

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A massive fire in Du Quoin Illinois destroyed three businesses, and a potential wastewater project is being assessed in Livingston County to improve and modernize outdated infrastructure.

Massive Du Quoin fire; Potential wastewater improvement project in Livingston County (9-3-26)

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Martha Bell, founder of Martha&#39;s Vinyard nonprofit, died at 86, her family confirmed in a social media post. And a former Graves County Middle School teacher charged under Kentucky&#39;s new grooming law will appear for arraignment.

Martha Bell dies at 86; former Graves County teacher set to appear in court (9-2-26)

What you missed overnight, what's coming up today, and whether you'll need an umbrella- The Morning 6 is a quick daily update podcast covering America's crossroads.