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Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Monday, May 18, 2026
Lyon County Sheriff's Activity
On Monday, May 11, deputies served a Grayson District Court bench warrant on James T. Ashby, 68, of Caneyville for nonpayment of court costs, fees or fines. Ashby was being held awaiting extradition to Grayson County.
On Tuesday, May 12, deputies served a Lyon District Court criminal complaint on Mary D. Nixon, 60, of Eddyville. She was charged with a nuisance ordinance violation and summoned to court later this month.
On Wednesday, May 13, deputies served a Daviess District Court bench warrant on Heather R. Collier, 37, of Central City, for nonpayment of court costs, fees or fines. Collier was being held awaiting extradition to Daviess County.
Later that evening, Sheriff Brent White served a Lyon District Court criminal complaint on Johnny D. Demello, 59, of Eddyville. He was charged with a nuisance ordinance violation and summoned to court later this month.
On Thursday, May 14, deputies served two fugitive from justice warrants on Andrew M. Allen, 58, of Memphis, Tenn. Allen was wanted in Tennessee on charges including probation violation, evading arrest, open container, driving on a revoked license, speeding, improper registration plates and felony reckless
Election Day Notice: Crittenden County Voting Information
The Crittenden County Clerk's office will be closed to all regular business on Tuesday, May 19, remaining open exclusively for election-related activities. Registered voters heading to the polls can cast their ballots on Election Day from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. For maximum convenience, any eligible voter in the county can utilize the centralized Countywide Voting Center located at the Crittenden County Office Complex (200 Industrial Dr., Marion).
Be sure to bring your ID—a driver's license is the most efficient method to scan—to receive your paper ballot. You can confirm your local precinct or preview your sample ballot ahead of time at GoVote.ky.gov.
Be sure to bring your ID—a driver's license is the most efficient method to scan—to receive your paper ballot. You can confirm your local precinct or preview your sample ballot ahead of time at GoVote.ky.gov.
Clerk closed when polls are open
Crittenden County Clerk’s office will be closed Tuesday, May 19 except for Election Day activities.
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Friday, May 15, 2026
Softball Postseason opens on Monday
Fifth District Tournament begins Monday at Cadiz
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The 2026 Lady Rocket softball team includes (front from left) Fiona Louden, Isabel Geary, Blakelee Gardner, Mela Penn, Lilly Cappello, Addie Nelson, Karlee Jent, Brooklyn Lovell, London McCord, (back) coach Shawn Holeman, Caroline Martin, Georgia Holeman, Elliot Evans, Anna Boone, Andrea Federico, Elle McDaniel, Brenna Kemmer, Brodi Rich, head coach Chris Evans, coach Stephanie Galusha. The Lady Rockets are led by four-year seniors Federico, Boone, Evans, McDaniel and Holeman. The team has already matched its win total from last year just one month into the new season. Playing in the toughest district in west Kentucky, the Lady Rockets hope to get back to the regional tournament this year. Its last district championship came when this year’s seniors were just freshmen.
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Marion's Lucky Strike Man
The former Marion High School graduate appeared in films and television shows alongside stars like Ronald Reagan and Bill Cosby, and many may remember him best as the rugged cowboy from Lucky Strike cigarette commercials in the early 1960s.
After years in Arizona working in law enforcement and acting, Shaver eventually returned home to Crittenden County in retirement.
Read local historian Brenda Underdown's interesting piece on Shaver in this week’s edition of The Crittenden Press as she revisits the fascinating life of the hometown cowboy who went from western movie sets to national television, and finally back to Marion.
BRIDGE BETWEEN D'BURG-EDDYVILLE NAMED FOR LEFAN
“Her bubbly personality and smile – she would just light up a room when she walked in,” said Lyon County Judge-Executive Jamie Green-Smith, who was the school resource officer in Lyon County in 2006 when Lefan was killed.
On Friday, a bridge on KY 295 not far from the crash site will be dedicated in Lefan’s memory. The bridge was formally named in LeFan’s honor by the Kentucky General Assembly, and fiscal courts in both Crittenden and Lyon counties adopted resolutions on the matter.
Green-Smith has led an effort to dedicate the bridge at the Lyon-Crittenden county line to honor the memory of LeFan, who lived north of Dycusburg in Crittenden County and attended Lyon County High School.
LeFan died June 5, 2006, from injuries sustained in the crash. She was just 16 years old.
The Lyon County Fiscal Court will host the dedication ceremony at 11:30 a.m., May 15 at the KY 295 Livingston Creek Bridge at mile point 9.419. The bridge will be reduced to one lane so traffic can continue to pass slowly through during the ceremony.
Motorists should expect one-lane, alternating traffic between 11 a.m. and noon during the event. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet flaggers will direct traffic through the area while the temporary lane restriction is in place.
An earlier ceremony in Eddyville will also recognize Shawn King, who was killed in a bicycle accident on KY 93. Officials said the remembrance is intended to honor local lives lost on Lyon County roadways.
Salem Council changes meeting date for next week
Salem City Council has changed the date of its monthly meeting due to Election Day.
The meeting originally scheduled for Tuesday has been moved to Thursday, May 21, at 5 p.m. in the Deer Lakes meeting room.
Because the change in date legally requires the meeting to be classified as a special-called meeting, the council must strictly adhere to the posted agenda. Anyone wishing to place an item on the agenda should contact Salem City Hall by 2 p.m. prior to the meeting.
Students honored, Livingston gives 2% pay hike
LIVINGSTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
Livingston County Board of Education approved a 2% districtwide pay raise Monday night and boosted pay for retired teacher substitutes to $205 per day during a special called meeting packed with students, parents and faculty celebrating student achievement.
Board Chair David Kitchens called the May 11 meeting to order with all members present after the meeting time was changed from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
The board room was filled for the district’s monthly LiveRED recognitions honoring students and staff involved in Career and Technical Education organizations that advanced to national competition following strong performances at the state level.
Superintendent Amy Ramage recognized Livingston County High School’s SkillsUSA team members who qualified for national competition this summer in Atlanta.
The Welding Fabrication team of Keaton Guill, Weslee Taylor and Dawson Thompson earned first place at state. Madison Anderson captured first place in Restaurant Service, while the Chapter Business Procedures team of Holli Kerr, Izzy Coomer, Aly Rowell, Dulce Lopez Cotera and Lian Guy also claimed a state championship.
Ramage additionally recognized Hunter Wilson for being selected as state treasurer for SkillsUSA Kentucky.
Livingston Central High School’s Future Business Leaders of America chapter was also honored for qualifying for nationals in San Antonio, Texas. Wen Yang Duong placed first at state, while Joshua Turner finished fifth.
The board also recognized Livingston Central High School’s Family, Career and Community Leaders of America chapter for state competition success that earned trips to nationals in Washington, D.C.
Brooklyn Travelstead and Madison Kittle won first place in Chapter Service Project, while the Parliamentary Procedures team of Holli Kerr, Allie Buijk, Izzy Coomer, Rebecca Dean and Aly Rowell also earned first place honors.
Following the student recognitions, Ramage and LCHS Assistant Principal Leigh Choat honored Career and Technical Education teachers and advisors Jason Culver, Karlie Moore, Amy Hancock and Zeke Burg for their work preparing students for state competition.
During her monthly report, Ramage told the board no bids were received for painting projects at South Livingston Elementary School and that alternative options are being explored to complete the work this summer.
She also discussed the district’s Summer Feeding Program and preparations for state procurement changes involving the ACT or SAT beginning next school year.
Board members approved an auditor contract and final budgets for Fiscal Year 2027. The board also approved renewal of the school resource officer contract with the Livingston County Sheriff’s Department and participation in the Community Eligibility Provision, allowing the district to continue providing free breakfasts and lunches to all students.
The board’s approval of the Fiscal Year 2027 salary schedule included a 2% raise across the district and increased pay for retired teacher substitutes to $205 per day. District officials said the move makes Livingston County one of the highest-paying districts in the region for retired teacher substitutes and is intended to help recruitment efforts.
The next meeting of the Livingston County Board of Education is scheduled for 5 p.m. June 8 at the Livingston County Board of Education office.
Rockets open post-season play next week
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Members of the Rockets baseball team are (from left) Jake Rich, Cameron Nesbitt, Whyatt Gibson, Eli Herrin, Brier Brown, Carter Tyner, Jett Champion, Luke Melton, Eli Lovell, Daryl Sherer, (back) Keegan Pierson, Brady Dayberry, Davis Perryman, Quinn Summers, Jaxton Duncan, Hudson Stokes, Drake Young, Zack Rustin coach Riley Jones and assistant coach Trace Adams.
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