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Thursday, April 3, 2025
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Four-family auction April 12
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The sale will begin at 9 a.m., and will include equipment, farm machinery, tools and more.
Four families have contributed items to the sale, conducted at 3010 KY 654 North.
See HooversAuctions.com for more details.
Severe Weather Alert
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🚨 Severe Weather Alert 🚨
⚠️ A rare and dangerous storm system is developing TODAY and will last through SATURDAY.
🌪️ HIGH RISK (Level 5/5) of severe thunderstorms this afternoon and tonight, including:
Long-track tornadoes
Widespread damaging winds
Large to very large hail
🌧️ 7–12 inches of rain expected through Saturday night.
🚨 Catastrophic flash flooding possible.
💨 Winds today could gust 45–55 mph even outside of storms.
📍 Flood Watches already in effect.
🕑 Storms will begin developing after 5 p.m., here and move very fast (60–70 mph).
🚗 If a warning is issued, take shelter immediately—don’t wait!
📅 Thursday–Saturday: Continued threat of severe storms and potentially historic flooding.
📅 Sunday: Another round of severe weather possible.
📢 Make a plan NOW. Stay weather-aware.
LOCAL STORM SHELTERS: Mexico Baptist Church | Marion Baptist Church | Marion Methodist Church
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Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Enon church hosts Easter event
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Between April 16-19, visitors to the church grounds
can read the scriptures that Jesus experienced each
night before the crucifixion.
On Sunday, April 20, the empty tomb will celebrate Jesus' resurrection.
Services are at 7 nightly, with Easter services beginning at 7 a.m., April 20.
On Sunday, April 20, the empty tomb will celebrate Jesus' resurrection.
Services are at 7 nightly, with Easter services beginning at 7 a.m., April 20.
Riverview Park fees going up
Judge-Executive Perry Newcom told magistrates that the park’s oversight committee met earlier this month and determined that based on inflationary pressures on its budget, a cost adjustment was needed to meet financial needs and to bring the fees more into line with other campgrounds around the region.
Newcom said the camping rates have not seen an increase in many years. The committee presented its request to magistrates who approved the new price plan.
Changes include increases for overnight RV camping, reservation fees, credit card processing charges, and cancellation penalties.
Under the new rates, RV camping fees will rise from $20 to $30 per night. The reservation fee will increase from $3 to $5 per booking, while credit card processing charges will also go up.
Cancellation fees will also see adjustments. If a reservation is canceled with at least 48 hours' notice, the fee will increase from $15 to $25. For cancellations made with less than 48 hours' notice, the penalty will rise from $25 to $35.
These rate adjustments reflect the park's effort to cover operational costs and maintain facilities for visitors. The changes are expected to take effect soon, with officials encouraging campers to plan accordingly.
Monday, March 31, 2025
Pass Pest Control serves Marion area
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Pass Pest Control's ownership and staff have more than 40 years experience.
Call today for more information (270) 477-6695.
Lyon County Sheriff's Report
- On Monday, March 24, 2025, around 3 p.m., Sheriff Brent White served a criminal summons on Tabitha Szmanda, 39, of Eddyville. She was charged by the local school district with Parent or Custodian to Send Child to School – 1st or 2nd Offense. Szmanda faces an April court date in Lyon District Court to answer for this offense.
- On Tuesday, March 25, 2025, around 9:15 a.m., Chief Deputy Sam Adams served a citation on Steven Warfield, 47, of Kuttawa, charging him with obstructing a roadway. The Sheriff’s Office received complaints from the State Fire Marshal’s Office and County Judge-Executive reporting this subject had laid an electrical line across a county roadway to service property reportedly belonging to Warfield. He faces an April court date in Lyon District Court to answer for this offense.
- On Tuesday, March 25, 2025, around 1:30 p.m., Deputy Lori Francis served a bench warrant on Tiffany Kendrick, 42, of Pikeville. She was charged with a Floyd Circuit Court bench warrant for nonpayment of court costs, fees or fines. Kendrick will remain in state custody pending extradition back to Floyd County.
- On Wednesday, March 26, 2025, around 8:50 a.m., Capt. Dennis Beckett arrested Jasmine J. Jones, 36, of Jennings, Mo., after she was found to be a fugitive from Lyon District Court. Jones was served with a 2018 bench warrant charging her with failure to appear in court. She was lodged in the Crittenden County Detention Center.
- On Thursday, March 27, 2025, around 7:20 p.m., sheriff’s deputies and a Kentucky State Police trooper responded to a residence on Ky. 293 for a fugitive complaint. While at a residence in the 2000 block of Ky. 293, a vehicle pulled up and quickly accelerated from the home. The vehicle was stopped by law enforcement. Fugitive Joshua E. Harper, 35, of Eddyville, was arrested by Deputy Shannon Oliver and charged with two Lyon District Court bench warrants for failure to appear in court on drug, trespassing and menacing-related cases. In addition, KSP charged Harper with driving on a DUI-suspended license – 1st offense, no or expired registration, no insurance, obstructed windshield and failure to notify DOT of address change. Harper was lodged in the Crittenden County Detention Center.
- On Saturday, March 29, 2025, around 4:30 a.m., Chief Deputy Sam Adams responded to a runaway juvenile complaint south of Eddyville. His investigation revealed a child left their home in the late-night hours and was missing when the mother awoke to go to work early that morning. Chief Deputy Adams initiated a search and requested assistance from EM Director Randy Wright, DCBS social workers and Sheriff Brent White. The initial search did not reveal any trace of the child near their home in Lyon County. The investigation later revealed the child was located around 10:40 a.m. at a residence in Princeton. The child was initially returned to the custody of the mother and later transferred to a residential treatment facility out of the county.
Saturday, March 29, 2025
Barnes auction is April 5
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of Keith Barnes beginning at 9 a.m., Saturday, April 5.
Located at Montevista St., in Salem, the sale features household items, furniture and personal effects, plus outdoor equipment including mowers, tools and more.
Contact Curt Buntin for more information.
Friday, March 28, 2025
Croft joins KY Court of Honor
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Jimmy Croft, the all-time winningest boys basketball coach in Crittenden County High School history and a Rocket Hall of Famer, was recognized today at Rupp Arena as part of the Sweet 16 Boys Basketball Tournament by the Kentucky Association of Basketball Coaches Court of Honor.
Croft coached the Rockets at his alma mater from 1995 to 2005. When he took the job, Crittenden hadn’t had a winning season in more than 20 years. Over a 10-year period, his squads won 138 games and lost 117. In 1998, Croft and his Rockets won the Fifth District championship — one of only two CCHS has won since 1957. Croft’s 2000 Rockets won 20 games for the first time since Marion and Crittenden consolidated schools in the 1950s.
Croft was head coach of the Lady Rockets from 1985 to 1990 with a 61-51 record. He was boys’ head coach at Livingston from 2006 to 2011 with a 56-67 record. Croft was also an assistant coach at CCHS and at Trigg County, when his son Payton was head coach there. Croft’s career head coaching record is 255-235 over 20 years, and he coached 16 more years as an assistant.
Travis speaking Saturday at Vietnam ceremony in Fredonia
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The event, hosted by the Fredonia Valley Heritage Society and Fredonia American Legion Post 103, will begin at 1 p.m. at the Fredonia Valley Veterans Memorial. It coincides with National Vietnam War Veterans Day — designated by federal law to be observed each year on March 29.
The public is invited to attend. All Vietnam War veterans in attendance will be recognized and presented with a commemorative challenge coin. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. A flyover by an Air Evac helicopter is also planned, and gifts will be given away through a drawing, including an engraved brick to be placed at the memorial and a copy of Veterans of the Fredonia Valley.
National Vietnam War Veterans Day marks the March 29, 1973, disestablishment of the U.S. Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, and the departure of the last U.S. combat troops. Around that same time, Hanoi released the final group of its acknowledged American prisoners of war.
The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration honors all veterans who served on active duty from Nov. 1, 1955, to May 15, 1975 — whether in-country, in-theater, or stationed elsewhere — as well as their families. The Department of Veterans Affairs estimates between six and seven million U.S. Vietnam veterans are living today, along with millions of their family members.
Challenge coins and engraved bricks will be available for purchase at the event. Each $25 coin sold helps provide a free coin to a veteran. Bricks are $50.
Organizers encourage all Americans to thank Vietnam veterans for their service and sacrifice.
“You answered the call of duty with bravery and selflessness, and we will never forget all you’ve done to keep us safe and free,” organizers stated. “On behalf of a grateful nation, thank you — from the bottom of our hearts.”
According to the latest Census figures, therea e 274 Vietnam veterans living in Caldwell County, 214 in Crittenden and over 75,000 in Kentucky.
Thursday, March 27, 2025
NCAA PREVIEW | UK v TN | By Trace Derrrington
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Tipoff 6:39pm in Indianapolis
FRIDAY, MARCH 28
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Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Electronic subscription price increase
As of the first of this month, the price of The Crittenden Press newspaper increased to $2 per issue. All electronic subscription rates have now been updated to reflect a price increase, but by a lower percentage than the single-copy rate.
We truly regret having to raise our prices, but in today’s economic climate – faced with ongoing inflation, particularly rising postage, newsprint and insurance costs – this adjustment is necessary in order to continue publishing the paper you count on each week.
It is worth noting that this is our first significant across-the-board increase in many years, and the first single-copy price increase in more than 20 years.
For those looking for the most economical way to stay informed, our email edition remains the best value. It is delivered straight to your inbox every Wednesday around noon with a convenient link to the full newspaper. It may not feel the same, but it looks just like our traditional version.
Access to our website, The-Press.com, remains free for breaking news, sports and other community information, such as election results, court news and more.
If you would like to switch your subscription type or have any questions about the new rates, please call our office at 270-965-3191 during regular business hours or email us at thepress@the-press.com.
Thank you for your continued support and understanding. As one of the very last family-owned newspapers in all of western Kentucky, we remain devoted to this community and enjoy bringing you news, sports and information – and perhaps as importantly, chronicling for posterity. Our mission includes writing an accurate history of our county.
KSP offers Youth Academy Program
Gov. Andy Beshear and the Kentucky State Police (KSP) are encouraging young Kentuckians interested in a career in law enforcement to apply for the second annual Youth Academy Program. The weeklong camp, set for July 21–25, 2025, at Trooper Island Camp on Dale Hollow Lake, is designed to introduce participants to law enforcement principles while fostering leadership skills and physical fitness.
“The Kentucky State Police Youth Academy Program offers an outstanding opportunity for young Kentuckians to gain firsthand experience in law enforcement,” Beshear said. “By supporting those who want to pursue a career in law enforcement, Kentucky will continue to be a national leader in public safety.”
Applications are now open for Kentuckians ages 16–17, with a deadline of June 10. The program is free to participants.
KSP Commissioner Phillip Burnett Jr. emphasized the importance of early engagement in law enforcement career development. “By engaging with young Kentuckians early, we are helping them explore career options and choose the path that best aligns with their goals,” he said.
Throughout the week, participants will engage in a variety of activities, including training in forensic techniques, crime scene analysis and commercial vehicle enforcement. They will also take part in team-building exercises and learn about core law enforcement values and ethics.
Trooper Island Camp Commander Scott Ferrell noted the success of last year’s inaugural program, which graduated 23 participants from 17 counties across the state. “Having the opportunity to watch young individuals grow, learn and develop leadership skills through this innovative program is truly rewarding,” Ferrell said.
According to the national Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Office, youth law enforcement academies are an effective tool for recruiting future officers while providing essential education on public safety.
KSP remains committed to strengthening its workforce to better reflect Kentucky’s diverse communities and enhance public safety. Those interested in applying for the Youth Academy Program can find more information on the KSP website.
Will a new local tax be rolled out this fall?
Like we mentioned on yesterday's NEWScast, Crittenden County is considering a new local taxing district to collect money that will help pay for the ambulance service, plus shore up a lack of funding in the E-911 department.
A special meeting will be held next week to hear more about the proposal.
Get all the details in this week's full edition of The Crittenden Press, which will be on newsstands today around now, or dropping in your in-box.
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Cattle prices are up across Southeast
Cattle prices surged to new records last week, with five-weight steer average prices in Mississippi exceeding $321 per hundredweight (cwt). Kentucky reported averages above $332 per cwt, while Oklahoma City reached $354 per cwt – marking a sharp increase from year-ago levels, according to a newsletter published regularly by Josh Maples of the Mississippi Extension Service. Cull cow and bull prices have also climbed to all-time highs.
The 2025 CME feeder cattle futures contracts have shown exceptional strength, surpassing historical records. The May 2025 CME Feeder Cattle contract closed above $280 per cwt on Friday, March 14, while the September 2025 contract ended the week above $283 per cwt. These new highs eclipse the previous record of $241, set during the 2014-2015 period.
This upward trend reflects strong market confidence in cattle prices for 2025. The latest USDA World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) project live cattle prices to average $200 per cwt in 2025, up from $187 in 2024.
Many Southeastern producers currently have calves on the ground with plans to sell later this year. Given the optimistic market outlook, experts suggest considering price risk management strategies. Tools such as futures and options trading, Livestock Risk Protection (LRP), and forward contracting could help producers secure favorable prices while safeguarding against potential market declines.
Controlled Burns on Area WMAs
🔥🌿 Prescribed Fires Planned in KY WMAs 🌿🔥
Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources will be working with local officials to conduct prescribed fires in several counties this March & April as part of habitat management on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs).
✅ Why use fire?
To support healthy ecosystems by: • Boosting nut & fruit production 🌰🍓
• Regenerating oaks 🌳
• Controlling invasive plants 🚫🌿
• Creating open ground space 🌾
🔥 Local Impact 🔥
Prescribed fires are planned in several counties, including:
📍 Livingston County – Livingston County WMA
📍 Union County – Higginson-Henry & Big Rivers WMAs
📍 Crittenden County - Big Rivers WMA
Fire managers will only proceed when conditions are safe and ideal. Portions of WMAs may temporarily close, and signs/gates will mark affected areas. Fires will be carefully monitored until completely out.
💨 If smoke is in the air, protect your health:
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🌐 Learn more about Kentucky WMAs:
👉 fw.ky.gov
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Crittenden Board of Education meets tonight
Crittenden County Board of Education will hold its regular meeting tonight (March 25) at 5:30 p.m. in Rocket Arena.
Following the welcome and Pledge of Allegiance, the board will consider approval of the meeting agenda. Recognitions will include Rocket Way Students of the Month and Heart of a Rocket recipients, both presented by Tiffany Blazina.
Reports will be shared from various departments, including SBDM minutes, food service, enrollment, and technology, along with the superintendent’s update, which includes personnel notices, the spring athletic calendar, thank-you acknowledgments, and information on the 2025 bond sale.
Routine matters will be approved, including previous meeting minutes and the superintendent’s report.
The consent agenda features financial reports, fundraisers, and approval of trips for the high school softball team and FCCLA group.
Action items include a shortened school week for a student, contracts for summer benefits and HVAC maintenance, the 2025-2026 preschool calendar, payment applications related to the middle school addition and GESC project, and options for disbursing funds from the Vince Clark Rocket Foundation and Fohs Hall scholarship.
Additional approvals will address graduation-related events, bid renewals, surplus equipment, insurance renewals, grant agreements, a storm damage roof repair payment, Project Graduation donation, new event coordinator stipends for baseball and softball, surplus technology, the creation of a district digital learning coach position, and revisions to the current school calendar and middle school construction documents.
Monday, March 24, 2025
Old Kentucky Hayride is Saturday at Fohs
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to Fohs Hall Saturday, March 29. The event begins at
7 p.m. Admission is $5.
The event features the talents of a host of local musicians.
Fohs Hall hosts a number of events and is the community's historical event center.
The event features the talents of a host of local musicians.
Fohs Hall hosts a number of events and is the community's historical event center.
Two highway projects will disrupt traffic next week
Two highway closures are set to impact Crittenden County motorists next week, including a months-long bridge project on Dam 50 Road and a brief U.S. 60 shutdown.
Starting at 8 a.m. Monday, March 31, KY 387 (Dam 50 Road) will close at mile point 0.77 for construction of a new bridge over Crooked Creek, according to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. The closure — about three-quarters of a mile east of KY 91 — will block access to KY 91 for most residents along the 3-mile stretch of KY 387 closest to Dam 50 at Riverview Park.
There will be no marked detour, so drivers, including local farmers and Riverview Park visitors, should use Cotton Patch Road and KY 654 as an alternate route.
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will also close a section of US 60 between Salem and Marion starting at 7 a.m. Tuesday, April 1. The closure, scheduled to coincide with Crittenden County Schools’ spring break, will be between KY 855 and KY 297 in the New Salem area. Crews will remove and replace a concrete box culvert at the 1.13-mile marker that carries a tributary of Dry Fork Creek beneath the highway. Work is expected to be completed by 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 2, weather permitting.
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Friday, March 21, 2025
Cumberland River shoreline meetings
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District invites the public to attend a public workshop to provide input for the 2025 Lake Barkley Shoreline Management Plan update.
The review and update of the SMP is accomplished every five years. It contains policies and guidelines for the effective long-range management of the shoreline resources on Lake Barkley. A copy of the 2025 draft plan is available at https://usace.contentdm.oclc.org/utils/getfile/collection/p16021coll7/id/27349.
The public workshops are scheduled 6 to 8 p.m. on these dates and these locations:
March 25: Lyon Convention Center at Lee S. Jones Park in Eddyville, Kentucky. March 27: Lake Barkley State Resort Park Sunrise Room in Cadiz, Kentucky. April 1: Stewart County Visitor Center in Dover, Tennessee.
During this review process, public workshops are held so the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers can receive public input. Attendees are encouraged to bring useful items such as photos and documents and be prepared to share any recommendations and/or concerns.
Although USACE cannot grant every request, the Corps of Engineers will actively evaluate each comment and make sound natural resource management decisions to provide optimum use and protection of finite lake resources.
“Our primary goals for management of Lake Barkley are to establish and maintain acceptable fish and wildlife habitat, preserve natural aesthetic qualities, and promote the safe and healthful use of the lake and surrounding lands by the public. Your ideas and comments concerning this review are helpful and provide valuable insight to improve the plan,” said Kayl Kite, Lake Barkley resource manager.
Participants can make a brief public comment or submit a comment card. The public can also comment by e-mailing lakebarkley@usace.army.mil or by sending mail: Resource Manager’s Office, Lake Barkley, P.O. Box 218, Grand Rivers, KY, 42045. Written comments are accepted for 30 days following the public workshops. The public can obtain news, updates and information from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District on the district’s website at https://www.lrd.usace.army.mil/About/Districts/Nashville-District/, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/nashvillecorps and on X (formerly Twitter) at www.x.com/nashvillecorps. Follow us on LinkedIn for the latest Nashville District employment and contracting opportunities at https://www.linkedin.com/company/u-s-army-corps-of-engineers-nashville-district. |
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Buntin accepting spring consignment items
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Contact Curt Buntin at (270) 704-0726 to schedule your consignment.
Farm equipment of all types will be accepted.
Wind and other potential weather today
The weather briefing from the National Weather Service in Paducah for Western Kentucky highlights several important alerts:
- Wind Advisory: In effect from 8 AM to 7 PM CDT, with gusts reaching up to 50 mph. Travel hazards and potential power outages are expected.
- Heightened Fire Danger: A Red Flag Warning is in place from 11 AM to 8 PM due to strong winds, dry vegetation, and low humidity.
- Severe Storm Risk: Showers and thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and evening, with the potential for damaging winds, large hail, and possibly a tornado. The highest risk is in northwest Kentucky.
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
I-69 Interchange Public Meeting
As a reminder, a public meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 20, to gather public input on the I-69 Interchange Re-configuration Project. This project spans approximately two miles and crosses the Tennessee-Kentucky state line, connecting the proposed Interstate 69 in Tennessee (currently U.S. 51) with Interstate 69 (formerly the Purchase Parkway) in Kentucky.
The preferred alternative generally follows the U.S. 51 alignment, creating a new sweeping curve to the east near State Line Road. Additionally, it reconstructs the U.S. 51/U.S. 45E/U.S. 45W interchange at its current location to improve connectivity and traffic flow.
The public meeting will be held on March 20 from 5 to 7 p.m., at **South Fulton Middle and High School, 1302 John C. Jones Parkway, South Fulton, TN 38257.
Led by the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) in partnership with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC), the meeting will follow an open house format. Attendees will have the opportunity to view exhibits, speak with TDOT staff and project team members, and ask questions about the project. There will be no formal presentation.
For those who wish to provide feedback, comment sheets will be available at the meeting. Additionally, written comments may be submitted within 21 days after the meeting date to the following address:
LBL hosts Girl Scout Day
Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area will host Girl Scout Day: Wonders of Nature on Saturday, March 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., offering scout troops and families a chance to explore wildlife and earn badges.
Scouts of all levels Daisies, Brownies, Juniors and Cadettes can participate in hands-on activities led by naturalists and volunteers to meet badge requirements. Activities include tree identification hikes, live animal encounters, and insect crafts. The badges covered are Design with Nature for Daisies, Bugs for Brownies, Animal Habitats for Juniors and Trees for Cadettes.
“We will be learning all about wonders of nature for this year’s Girl Scout Day,” said Vanessa Sivils, a naturalist at the Nature Station.
The event is open to everyone, including siblings and non-scouts. Visitors should plan for up to a three-hour visit to complete all activities. Admission is $7 for ages 16 and older and free for those 15 and under.
The Woodlands Nature Station is located at 3146 Silver Trail Road in Cadiz.
Check out Crayne Tires in Princeton
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Give Roy Crayne and his staff a call at Crayne Tires in Princeton.
This new business on East Legion Drive is beating the competition. Check their tire prices before you buy.
Monday, March 17, 2025
CCHS SBDM to meet Thursday
Crittenden County High School's Site-Based, Decision-Making Council meets at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, March 20 in the school library.
TRAFFIC ALERT | I-24 Bridge Inspection
A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is planning a daytime lane restriction on the Interstate 24 Cumberland River Bridge starting on Monday, March 24.
Crews will be using an under-bridge inspection vehicle (UBIV) to inspect the bridge starting at 8 a.m. each day for approximately five days.
Motorists should be alert for signage and trucks with arrow boards guiding traffic to shift into the open lane, as work will alternate from one side of the bridge to the other.
The Interstate 24 Cumberland River Bridge, which also carries Interstate 69, are twin structures at the Livingston-Lyon County Line at the 33.67 MM on I-24. The structures carry just over 30,000 vehicles across the Cumberland River in an average day.
The inspection is expected to be completed by Friday, March 28, weather permitting.
Three deadly officer-involved incidents in W.KY over past week
Western Kentucky has seen three officer-involved shootings in the past week, spanning Lyon, Trigg, and Christian counties. Each incident involved law enforcement engaging with armed suspects, resulting in the deaths of the individuals involved. The Kentucky State Police (KSP) is investigating all three cases.
The most recent occurred early Monday in Kuttawa, where a Lyon County Sheriff’s deputy stopped a vehicle linked to a Marshall County shooting. The encounter at Huck’s Travel Center led to a deadly force incident, leaving the suspect dead while the deputy remained unharmed.
Last Tuesday, a high-speed pursuit that began in Lyon County ended in Trigg County, where the suspect crashed, fled on foot, and fired at law enforcement, striking a deputy. Officers returned fire, killing 21-year-old Jermaine Terrell Jackson Jr. The injured deputy was transported to Vanderbilt Medical Center in stable condition.
Another shooting took place early Sunday in Crofton, where Christian County deputies responded to a domestic violence call. Upon arrival, 39-year-old Patrick J. Martinez opened fire on deputies, who returned fire and fatally shot him.
KSP’s Critical Incident Response Team is conducting investigations into all three incidents, with further details expected after witness interviews and evidence reviews. Authorities urge the public to remain vigilant and offer support to officers and families affected by the violence.
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Henry & Henry having monument sale
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Monuments paid in full at time of purchase qualify for this winter discount.
Call (270) 965-4514 to learn more.
Sunday, March 16, 2025
Lyon County Weekly Sheriff's Activity
LYON COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
- On Sunday, March 9, 2025, just after 3pm, Sheriff Brent White responded to a disturbance complaint on Hayden Drive in the city of Eddyville. Following an investigation, Sheriff White arrested Breanna M. Castello (34) of Eddyville. Castello was charged with Assault-4th Degree. She was lodged in the Crittenden County Detention Center.
- On Sunday, March 9, 2025, just after 7:30pm, Deputy David Carroll made a traffic stop on a 2003 Buick on KY 93 South for speeding. Following a roadside investigation, he arrested the driver, identified as Chase R. Deason (29) of Eddyville. Deason was charged with Speeding, Driving on a DUI Suspended License-1st Offense, Possession of Marijuana, and Drug Paraphernalia-Possession. Deason was lodged in the Crittenden County Detention Center.
- On Monday, March 10, 2025, around 10:30am, Sheriff Brent White responded to a reported collision on KY 1199. His investigation revealed a 2001 Chevrolet pickup truck, driven by Michael J. Gregory (68) of Eddyville, was South on KY 1199 when it sideswiped a 2023 Ram van driven by Diego A. Gonzalez Martinez (34) of Martin, TN, which was North on KY 1199. No injuries were reported in the collision.
- On Tuesday, March 11, 2025, around 11am, Sheriff Brent White responded to a reported collision on Eddy Creek Marina Road off KY 93 South. His investigation revealed a 2017 Toyota pickup truck, driven by Willard D. Johnson (66) of Eddyville was West when the driver engaged in a coughing spell which resulted in him losing consciousness, before losing control and leaving the roadway. The Toyota collided with four wooden traffic barriers before impacting a large tree. Lyon County EMS responded to the scene; however, the driver declined transport to the hospital. No injuries were reported in the collision.
- On Wednesday, March 12, 2025, just after 8:30pm, Deputies David Carroll, Shannon Oliver, and Josh Travis answered a complaint regarding a fugitive on Green Road. They identified a residence where the subject had been seen previously and conducted surveillance on it. At one point, a person matching the description of the fugitive appeared outside on a porch. He apparently saw deputies and immediately fled on foot. A foot pursuit ensued with the fleeing fugitive crossing Green Road before entering a rugged terrain area. All three deputies gave chase and attempted to locate the fugitive. He was later located in a thick brushy area and after refusing verbal commands to surrender, he was the recipient of a Taser deployment. He continued to physically resist arrest until all three deputies were able to take him into custody without further incident. The Kuttawa Fire Department and Lyon County EMS responded to the scene and assisted deputies.
The fugitive, identified as Michael W. Overbaugh (40) of Owensboro, was taken to a local hospital for evaluation before being released. Overbaugh was charged by Deputy David Carroll with Fleeing/Evading Police-1st Degree (on foot), and Resisting Arrest. Overbaugh was charged by Deputy Josh Travis with a
Check out Round 2 Boutique
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$35 – that's the savings offered by Round 2 Boutique
on Main Street in Marion.
Round 2 is located next to Mike & Stoner's Barber
Round 2 sells children's and adult's clothings at oh-so affordable prices.
Round 2 is located next to Mike & Stoner's Barber
Shop on South Main Street.
Round 2 sells children's and adult's clothings at oh-so affordable prices.
Deputy shoots man in Christian County
A Christian County man was fatally shot by law enforcement early Sunday after allegedly opening fire on deputies responding to a domestic violence call.
The Kentucky State Police Post 2 in Madisonville said it was asked by the Christian County Sheriff’s Office to investigate the officer-involved shooting, which occurred around 12:30 a.m. on Clark Store Sinking Fork Road in Crofton.
According to a preliminary investigation, deputies arrived at the scene after receiving a report of a physical domestic violence incident. Upon their arrival, Patrick J. Martinez, 39, of Crofton, began shooting at law enforcement. Deputies returned fire, striking Martinez, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
KSP, which investigates officer-involved shootings statewide, said it will not release further details until witnesses have been interviewed and key facts have been gathered. The length of the investigation will depend on the complexity of the case.
Friday, March 14, 2025
Marion Tornado Shelter
Marion Baptist Church will open its basement at midnight tonight and remain open until the threat of potentially hazardous weather passes.
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Pleasant Hill, Paris cemetery boards meet
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Donations to the cemetery can be sent to Charlie Hunt, 501 E. Bellville St., Marion, KY 42064.
Man injured in Caldwell County crash
Caldwell County sheriff's deputies responded to single-vehicle collision this morning on KY 672 approximately 9.3 miles east of Princeton.
Hans M. Chaney, 34, of Princeton was traveling southbound near the intersection of Alexander Road, when a deer entered his path. He swerved to miss the deer and lost control of his 2003 Red Ford Pickup in the west ditch-line of KY 672.
Chaney was transported to Caldwell Medical Center by AmeriPro Ambulance Service due to his injuries. This investigation is being conducted by Deputy Steve Ladd. He was assisted by Princeton Fire and Rescue at scene.
Wring's Construction does new construction, remodeling
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Wring's Construction also does driveway installation and repair, brush removal, grading and leveling and draining work.
Call Jeremy Wring, Wring's Construction, at (270) 969-0914.
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Wilson Farm Road home destroyed by fire
A Marion couple lost their home last night when a fire broke out around 11 p.m., on the back porch. Flames had engulfed the entire structure by the time firefighters arrived.
Crittenden County Fire Department was the first on the scene at the home of Randy and Phyllis Flahardy on Wilson Farm Road.
Fire Chief Scott Hurley said that the interior of the home was gutted by fire. He said the Flahardys, their grandson and pet dog were able to escape unharmed thanks to fire alarms inside the house.
Firemen and equipment from Marion Fire Department, Salem Fire and Rescue and Sheridan Volunteer Fire Department assisted at the scene. Fireman were at the location until around 3:30 a.m.
Monday, March 10, 2025
Lyon County Sheriff Weekly Activity Report
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On Saturday, March 1, 2025, around 2:15pm, Chief Deputy Sam Adams responded to a two-vehicle collision on US 62 near the Huck’s Travel Center. His investigation revealed an unidentified vehicle struck a parked/unoccupied 2019 Hyundai Kona, owned by Sharon Lynch (68) of Eddyville. The vehicle fled the scene prior to the arrival of Chief Deputy Adams. If anyone has information about this collision, they are asked to call the Sheriff’s Office at 270-388-2311.
On Monday, March 3, 2025, around 10:20am, Captain Dennis Beckett arrested Steve A. Cline (61) of Campbellsville on a Lyon Circuit Court bench warrant, while he was at the judicial building, charging him with a Probation Violation (for a felony offense). Cline was lodged in the Crittenden County Detention Center.
On Wednesday, March 5, 2025, around 5pm, Deputy Josh Travis responded to a single-vehicle collision on KY 93 North. His investigation revealed a 2018 Nissan Armada, driven by Kaylyn D. Humphrey (36) of Kuttawa, was North on KY 93 when the driver dropped off the right shoulder, lost control, and collided with two mailboxes before traveling down a steep ravine and colliding with a tree. Humphrey declined medical attention; however, the vehicle sustained severe damage.
On Thursday, March 6, 2025, around 2:30pm, Deputy Lori Francis and Chief Deputy Sam Adams arrested Ashton M. Breaux (34) of Eddyville on a Lyon District Court bench warrant charging her with failure to appear as it pertained to a truancy case. Breaux posted a cash bond and was later released from custody.
On Thursday, March 6, 2025, around 2:50pm, Chief Deputy Sam Adams responded with the Eddyville and Kuttawa Fire Departments to a brush fire off KY 818 North. The investigation led to Alexandria D.
HIghway 453 closed in Livingston County
KY highway 453 in Livingston County is closed until further notice at the 11.5 mile point which is between Cutoff Road and Cothron Road.
Livingston County authorities say a culvert has collapsed beneath the highway.
Repairs will need to be made before the KY 453 can be reopened.
The Cutoff Road can be used as a detour route between Smithland and Grand Rivers until repairs are made.
Saturday, March 8, 2025
Sen. Jason Howell | Legislative Update
At this point in the session, we’ve shifted our focus to hearing a large batch of House bills in committee and on the Senate floor. Just as the House is working through Senate bills, we’re carefully reviewing their legislation to ensure it aligns with the priorities of Kentuckians.
This week also brought a great reminder of why this work matters, as students from across the state visited the Capitol for Kentucky Youth Advocacy Week. It’s always inspiring to see young Kentuckians engage in the legislative process and share their vision for the future.
Below are several bills we passed in the Senate this week that the Kentucky state House of Representatives may now take up.
I was honored to sponsor Senate Bill 237 which removes the physical agility test requirement for individuals seeking peace officer certification in Kentucky if they have prior law enforcement experience in another state and meet specified criteria. This change streamlines the certification process for experienced officers while maintaining professional standards. This reform helps address law enforcement shortages by making it easier for experienced officers from other states to become certified in Kentucky, ensuring agencies can recruit qualified personnel without unnecessary barriers. The bill passed the Senate unanimously and heads to the House for consideration.
The Senate passed Senate Bill 244 which I sponsored will finalize the transition of child support enforcement and administrative hearings from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to the Attorney General’s Office to ensure these functions are properly integrated. The bill formally establishes the Department of Child Support Services within the Department of Law to manage child support programs and clarifies the role of the Office of Administrative Hearings under the Attorney General’s authority. The bill places the Office of Data Privacy to oversee and protect sensitive information within the department. The bill primarily makes technical changes, such as renaming agencies and aligning statutes with the restructuring approved last session. If approved by the House and SB 244 becomes law, these changes would take effect July 1.
The Senate adopted Senate Resolution 63 honoring cancer patients, survivors, and their families, remembering those who have been lost to cancer, and declaring Thursday, March 6, 2025, as Suits and Sneakers Day in the Senate. Countless families across the commonwealth have been impacted by cancer. My daughter is a survivor of childhood cancer. I am forever grateful to the doctors, nurses, researchers, caregivers, and advocates who work every day to save lives and provide hope for a world free of cancer.
Senate Bill 1 establishes the Kentucky Film Office within the Cabinet for Economic Development to attract more film and television productions to the commonwealth. The office will serve as a central hub for filmmakers and coordinate with local film commissions and tourism agencies to streamline permits, incentives, and workforce development while marketing Kentucky as a premier filming destination. The bill also creates the Kentucky Film Leadership Council, which will oversee tax incentives and set industry
Monument sale through March 31
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Monuments paid in full at time of purchase qualify for this winter discount.
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Friday, March 7, 2025
Lady Rockets 2 wins from Sweet 16
🏀 Game Night Alert! The Crittenden County Lady Rockets are just one step away from returning to the Girls’ Region 2 Basketball Tournament finals for the second time in three years. They face off against the Christian County Lady Colonels tonight at Lyle Dunbar Gym in Hopkinsville.
🔄 Road to the Semifinals
Crittenden County secured their spot with a 46-39 victory over Union County on Tuesday.
Christian County advanced with a 70-51 win against Madisonville-North Hopkins.
🏆 Team Breakdown
Lady Rockets (22-7) ✨ 3-game winning streak | District 5 champions
Lady Colonels (18-9) ✨ 8 wins in last 9 games | District 8 champions
💪 Key Matchup: The teams met earlier this season, with Christian County narrowly winning 56-49. Lady Rocket head coach Shannon Hodge highlights rebounding and physical play as crucial elements for success tonight.
🏅 History at Stake
Crittenden County was last in the regional title game in 2023 when they finished runner-up to Henderson County (71-53). Crittenden won the region in 2011, its only championship.
Christian County is eyeing its first finals berth since 2011, when they fell to Crittenden County (53-49).
⏰ Tipoff at 7:45 p.m. | 🎧 F&M Bank Pregame Show at 7:30 p.m. on 95.3 The Farm
📺 Can’t make it to the game? Watch it live on NFHS Network!
🔥 Bonus Action: The first semifinal at 6 p.m. features defending champion Henderson County battling Hopkins County Central.
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