What's news this week in Crittenden County...

To use a layman’s medical term, Crittenden Health Systems (CHS) is “feeling much better” these days. Two short years ago, the hospital and its affiliated services were, quite frankly, on life support. Management and staff were almost reluctant to discuss the dire situation. On the record, they might have offered an ominous whisper about tough times, but in reality, some feared the worst – closure.

For the complete story and more on the following headlines, see this week's issue of The Crittenden Press.

• Local coal miners take another hit.
• Alcohol opposition, backers laying low prior to city vote.
• Renewing farm tags helps 4-H.
• State tax check-off aids local food bank.
• Students’ 7th day for snow means more days in May.
• Workman named to Cruz’s Ky. campaign.
• IN PICTURES: 2016 basketball homecoming court.
• IN PICTURES: CCES recognizes Chinese New Year.
• Distinguished alumni sought for 2016 class.
• Students learn basics of how America does business.
• Tax season in Ky. brings refunds, scams.
• Two locals in Campbellsville beauty pageant.
• Classes will cover pruning of fruit trees, pesticide application.
• Auxiliary donates to Livingston Hospital.
• Greenwell is regional storytelling champion.
• FORGOTTEN PASSAGES: Church gatherings brought county together.
• CITY BEAT: Details influence 1st impressions of our city.
• Legislature pauses to honor highly-decorated Boy Scout.
• LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: Measure restoring felons’ voting rights clears House.
• LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: Senate bill would strengthen religious expression, viewpoints at public schools.
• Local senator’s legislation would shore up organ harvesting gaps.
• SPORTS: Belt scoring big as Rockets brace for season’s last leg.
• SPORTS: Lady Rockets shoot better with sights set on a winning record.
• SPORTS: Local racers claim hardware.
• OUTDOORS: Brantley buck scores youth contest title.