V-Ball Rocket girls enter postseason No. 1 in 5th

Crittenden County will enter next week’s Fifth District Volleyball Tournament as the No. 1 seed and seven-time defending champion, even after closing the regular season on a four-match losing streak.

The Lady Rockets fell Thursday at home to powerhouse Henderson County in straight sets (25-10, 25-17, 25-19). Senior Lacey Boone led Crittenden’s offense with 15 attacks and seven kills, while senior Aly Yates anchored the defense with 16 digs. Maddie Hearell, a sophomore, tallied 11 set assists. Freshman Grayson Travis recorded four blocks, and junior Maeson Martin added three. Martin and Braelyn Merrill also contributed a couple of kills apiece.

Despite the loss, Crittenden (7-14) has proven to be the most consistent team within the Fifth District this season. The Lady Rockets swept both Livingston Central and Trigg County in straight sets during the regular season.

That success against district rivals secured Crittenden the top spot heading into Tuesday’s district tournament at Rocket Arena, where they’ll aim to defend their seven consecutive district titles. The Lady Rockets have shown the ability to dominate familiar foes, and despite late-season struggles against larger regional opponents, they remain poised to extend one of the region’s longest active championship streaks on their home floor. The tournament is Tuesday night with Trigg and Livingston squaring off in the opener then Crittenden taking on the winner in a championship match.

From the regular season, Crittenden County’s statistical leaders indicate a balanced lineup that blends senior leadership with emerging underclassmen. Lacey Boone and Braelyn Merrill paced the Lady Rockets’ attack, each recording 99 kills this season to lead the team. 

Merrill was also a defensive force at the net, collecting 24 total blocks, while freshman Grayson Travis followed with a team-best 32. 

Senior Aly Yates anchored the back row with 175 digs, averaging 3.43 per set, the highest on the roster. 

In setting duties, senior Lilah Sherer was the team’s clear leader, posting 447 assists, averaging 8.6 per set. 

From the service line, sophomore Emerye Pollard and sophomore Maddie Hearell were top producers with 28 and 29 service aces, respectively. 

NWS says slight risk for storms late Saturday

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National Weather Service in Paducah says much of western Kentucky, including Crittenden County, is under a Slight Risk for severe thunderstorms from Saturday afternoon through early Sunday morning.

Forecasters say storms are expected to develop Saturday afternoon across southeast Missouri and southern Illinois before moving into southwest Indiana and western Kentucky later in the evening. Damaging winds up to 70 mph, large hail around 1 inch in diameter and a few brief tornadoes are possible.

Rainfall totals between three-quarters of an inch and 1.5 inches are expected, with heavier amounts likely to the northwest. The Weather Service notes a low concern for flash flooding but advises residents to remain alert for rapidly changing conditions.

Conway estate sale features equipment

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Hoover's Auctions & Real Estate will sell a wide variety of farm equipment and tools on Saturday, Oct. 25. The equipment belonged to the late Don Conway of Fredonia.

The auction begins at 9 a.m., at 5231 SR 902, Fredonia.

Whether you're looking to upgrade or add to your farm equipment, this auction is for you.

Celebrate the Birthday of Crittenden County Public Library Friends of the Library

 Come out and celebrate the 20th Birthday of The Friends of the Library at Crittenden County Public Library at 6 tonight! The bookmark contest winner will be announced and refreshments will be provided.

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Candy Land in Amish Community!

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Stock up for your trick-or-treaters with big savings on all their favorite sweets!

Assorted candy bags – now $7 (regularly $8.50)

Starburst Jelly Beans – $1 each or 10 for $7

Lindt Chocolate Bars – $2.50 each

Stop by Hillside Discount Grocery on Hwy. 91 North of Marion and save big on Halloween treats!

School evacuated due to spill

UPDATE: Site is clear. Students returned to classrooms at 1:03pm.

MARION — Crittenden County High School students and staff were temporarily evacuated to Rocket Arena on Tuesday morning after gas was spilled during roofing work on the top floor of the main building.

School officials said the evacuation was made out of an abundance of caution. All students and staff are safe and will return to the building once it is cleared for reentry.

Lyon County Sheriff's Report

On Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, Chief Deputy Sam Adams took a theft report from a Kuttawa resident who stated her furniture had been stolen from a home near Suwanee between August and October of this year. The value of the theft was estimated at $5,000. Anyone with information concerning this theft is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office at 270-388-2311.

On Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, just before 6 p.m., Deputy Bobby Beeler and other first responders were dispatched to a golf cart accident on Holiday Hills Drive. The investigation revealed that Sharon Carlton, 33, of Macedonia, Ill., was driving a rented golf cart when the operator allowed the right wheels to leave the roadway, resulting in her losing control, traveling up an embankment and overturning. A juvenile female was transported by Lyon County EMS to an area hospital for injuries sustained in the collision. Three other occupants were not injured.

On Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, around 12:30 p.m., Chief Deputy Sam Adams arrested Aaron M. Stuart, 32, of Dawson Springs, in Eddyville. Stuart was served with a Lyon Circuit Court indictment warrant charging him with methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia possession offenses. He was lodged in the Crittenden County Detention Center.

On Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, just before 1 p.m., deputies charged Ashley Belcher, 40, of Neon, on two Letcher Circuit Court indictment warrants — one for methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia possession offenses and the second for theft of services (less than $1,000) and second-degree criminal mischief. Belcher awaits extradition back to Letcher County.

On Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, around 4:45 p.m., Deputy Josh Travis arrested Nathan T. Hall, 40, of Eddyville, on a Lyon District Court bench warrant for failure to appear on a DUI-related case. Hall was lodged in the Crittenden County Detention Center.

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Ky 295 reopens south of Dycusburg

Kentucky Highway 295 south of Dycusburg at the Crittenden-Lyon County Line has reopened after 18 months.

The bridge across Livingston Creek was rebuilt and today reopened to through traffic between Dycusburg and Eddyville.

City will meet in special session tonight

Marion City Council has scheduled a special meeting for 5:30pm today. On the agenda are two items, both closed sessions pursuant to exemptions for the Opens Meetings Law. 

By law, no action can be taken in executive session, only discussions that are exempt by law.

Court Street Closed Next Week

Court Street in downtown Marion between West Carlisle and West Belleville streets will be temporarily closed next week as contractors for the new Crittenden County Judicial Center take delivery of steel for the project.

According to Judge-Executive Perry Newcom, the closure will occur Monday through Friday, Oct. 13–17, with truckloads of material set for delivery.

Access to the Farm Bureau parking lot will remain open.

Auction tonight on Mott City Road

Buntin Auction Services and Homestead Auction Realty are teaming up tonight, Thursday, Oct. 9 to sell a home on Mott City Rd., near Fredonia. 

The property features a home and two buildings located about 10 minutes from Marion, 15 minutes from Barkley Lake and 5 minutes from Fredonia. 

Real estate only sells today at 6 p.m.

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James Dale "Jimmy" Harris

James Dale “Jimmy” Harris, age 79, of Marion passed away at his home on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.  He was a retired Correctional Officer with West Kentucky Correctional Complex.  Jimmy loved classic cars and especially drag racing his 1966 El Camino at Paducah Raceway.

Survivors include his wife, Connie Moore Harris, Marion, KY; one daughter, Lee Ann Hunsley (Rad), Dyersburg, TN; two sons, Tony Harris (Brandi), Marion, KY and Joseph Harris, Marion, KY; 8 grandchildren, Logan, Cody, Kielee, Abby, Zade, Carley, Evan and Caleb; 4 great grandchildren, Raelynn, Remi, Dax, Ellie.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Christene Jennings Driver; father, Albert Harris; stepfather, Dago Driver and two brothers, Charles Harris and Donald Harris.

Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Saturday, October 11, 2025, and from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Gilbert Funeral Home.  Funeral services will be Sunday at 3:00 pm at Gilbert Funeral Home with burial to follow in Fredonia Cemetery.

You may leave a message for the family on our website:Gilbertfuneralhome.com

Youth Camp Road Temporary Closure

Youth Camp Road will be closed to through traffic late this week, Wednesday through Friday, Oct. 8–10, as crews repair several areas of base failure in preparation for paving. While motorists will still be able to access either Irma White Road or Tom Hill Road from one end of Youth Camp Road, normal routes may be altered during the work period. Drivers are urged to use caution in the work zones.

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CLWD Boil Water Advisory Lifted

Crittenden-Livingston Water District lifted its boil water for the area west of Salem.

The order was issued late last week and ended just before 10am today.

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Lyon County Sheriff's Activity Report

 

On the evening of Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, around 6:45 p.m., the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint regarding threats made to the high school by a student, separate from the incident reported last Friday. Deputy Bobby Beeler, School Resource Officer Deputy Cory Jessup and school administrators collaborated to identify the suspect and witnesses to the threats.

Following a multi-hour investigation, it was determined the juvenile had made one alarming statement and one threatening statement to fellow students during the lockdown period after Friday’s incident. Juveniles who overheard these statements reported them to family members on Sunday evening, resulting in calls to school administrators and the sheriff’s office.

In the early morning hours of Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, a 15-year-old male was taken into custody by Deputy Beeler. The student was charged with second-degree terroristic threatening and lodged in the McCracken Regional Juvenile Detention Center in Paducah.

It is unknown at this time if these incidents are related to the threat received Friday; however, Kentucky State Police and the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office continue to investigate.

On Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, just before 7 p.m., sheriff’s office personnel were dispatched to a burglary-in-progress complaint on Wilderness Road. The Eddyville Police Department and Kentucky State Police also responded after the caller reported up to five people being involved. Upon arrival, no persons except Jacob G. Buchanan, 30, of Kuttawa, were present.

The investigation determined Buchanan was under the influence of methamphetamine and hallucinating in the presence of law enforcement officers. He was found to be in possession of illegal drugs and firearms. Buchanan was arrested and charged with first-degree possession of a controlled substance, second offense (meth); possession of marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia; falsely reporting an incident to law enforcement (felony offense); and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. He was lodged in the Crittenden County Detention Center.

On Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, around 10:23 a.m., Sheriff Brent White received a complaint from court security deputies regarding an adult female who appeared intoxicated in Lyon District Court. Sheriff White located the woman in the courtroom, and after she concluded her business with the court, he determined she was manifestly under the influence of methamphetamine.

She was identified as Sandra K. Randall, 53, of Joelton, Tenn., and was arrested and charged with public