The Morning 6

Livingston County is addressing a water main break, which is expected to be repaired by midday Monday. A Lyon County Sheriff's deputy discovered a dump truck driving without a license plate on Tuesday, Aug. 11, before later chasing it down after the driver refused to stop.

Amid an ongoing nationwide blood shortage, those who can are encouraged to give the gift of life. St. Paul Catholic Church plans to provide the community with an additional opportunity to donate in Princeton on Friday. Rains Group LLC is demanding nearly $2 million in damages from the city of Paducah and a local construction company.

After community members raised concerns about policing on the Eighth of August, local leaders and city officials look toward stronger future relationships. The nationwide teacher shortage is significantly impacting special education positions, and local schools are feeling the impact.

Graves County Schools confirmed Tuesday that Sadie Flores is no longer employed with the district after she was charged with grooming in early August. Mayfield's fall attraction A-Maize-ing Farms is hitting its two-decade milestone this year. The seasonal business recently unveiled its 2026 design for “Kentucky’s Largest Corn Maze,” themed around the 250th anniversary of the United States.

As summer heat persists, LIHEAP continues to offer utility assistance to qualifying applicants. Farmers and leaders advocate for the Agricultural Act of 2026, also known as the Farm Bill 2.0, as it failed to pass out of the Senate Agriculture Committee last week.

Authorities charged a Graves County Middle School teacher under a recently enacted Kentucky law. The Aurora Highway Clarks River Bridge is set to reopen today following approximately $7 million in improvements.

Gov. Andy Beshear announced an executive order to regulate AI data centers in the commonwealth. The Paducah Symphony Orchestra celebrated a night of music and history in partnership with the Hotel Metropolitan.

The W.C. Young Community Center and the Paducah chapter of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority held the Golden Jubilee Wednesday at the Robert Cherry Civic Center. As many organizations host back-to-school drives, one nonprofit is focusing on the needs of children from non-traditional homes.

Missouri voters had a chance to vote on new measures Tuesday. Proposed amendments on the ballot did not pass. The community will come together starting Thursday to celebrate culture, history and community ahead of Aug. 8 celebration.

Missouri voters will head to the polls this Tuesday to cast votes for multiple new measures; Applications for a one-time electric benefit through LIHEAP are available until Sept. 11.