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.
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Candy Land in Amish Community!
GOT CANDY? 
Stock up for your trick-or-treaters with big savings on all their favorite sweets! 
Starburst Jelly Beans – $1 each or 10 for $7 Lindt Chocolate Bars – $2.50 eachStop 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, 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.
Monday, October 13, 2025
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Ky 295 reopens south of Dycusburg
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
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
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.
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
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
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
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.
Monday, October 6, 2025
Great afternoon for a drive
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.
Sunday, October 5, 2025
Lyon County Sheriff's Activity Report
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
Friday, October 3, 2025
Cave In Rock's HogRocktoberfest this weekend
Motorists should expect to see an uptick in motorcycle traffic through Marion this weekend as bikers and support vehicles make their way to HogRocktoberfest. The adults-only rally, billed as the largest of its kind in the Midwest, runs Oct. 1-5 at HogRock Campground near Cave-In-Rock, Ill.
The festival will feature live bands, field events, beach games and contests throughout the weekend. HogRock draws thousands of visitors each year, and local drivers are urged to use caution and watch for riders traveling to and from the event.
CLWD issues boil water advisory near Salem
Crittenden-Livingston Water District has issued a boil water advisory for Livingston County residents living in the area of US 60 from Salem to westward to Water Tower Road.
Boil all water before use: Bring water to a rolling boil for at least one full minute. Allow it to cool before drinking or using.
Customers should continue these precautions until the advisory is officially lifted.
Thursday, October 2, 2025
Homecoming Queen is Gracie Orr
HOMECOMING COURT
Front from left are freshmen attendants Caroline Martin and Daryl Sherer, junior attendants Braelynn Merrill and Noah Byford, senior candidates Rhiana Maness and Brayden Poindexter, Queen Gracie Orr and king Garyson Hall, crown and flower bearers Case Berry and Dru Courtney, senior attendants Anna Boone and Quinn Summer’s, sophomores Adri Berry and Jack Porter and 2024 king Cam’Ron Belcher.
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