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

Lady Rockets gear up for state softball

A Marion man is being held at the Crittenden County Detention Center on $100,000 cash bond, charged with first-degree rape of a 13-year old female. Marion Police Department is investigating the alleged crime. Officer George Foster filed the complaint and arrested Donald James Morris, 33, on Monday at a residence on Cherry Street.

For more on this top story and the following headlines, pick up a copy of this week's issue of The Crittenden Press:

• EMS bleeding red ink
• Settlement would lessen KU increase
• Crittenden native taking his operatic voice to new levels by blending in rock
• Quilters welcomed to county
• Suspected burglar nabbed
• Community mourns Perryman family’s loss
• Revolving loan fund economic starter for 30 years
• GUEST OPINION: Investment in our students, schools is investment in our community
• County prepares for budget; jail staying full
• No public pool this summer, but facility open to members
• NRSC tax possible if county balks
• Middle-schoolers bring prom to local seniors
• DEFEW'S VIEWS: Making bed installs sense of pride
• VAUGHT'S VIEWS: Baker great fit for Kentucky basketball
• SPORTS: Summer youth baseball, softball league page returns
• SPORTS: Girls gear up for state tournament
• SPORTS: Beating Lyon key win for Lady Rockets
• SPORTS: Rockets on roll, win three of last five