It looks as if the building of an alternate U.S. 641 could begin this fall with the process of finalizing the construction contract already in progress. Meantime, Marion's new water main should be installed and connected to homes before the end of the year.
Aside from updates on municipal construction projects in this week's issue of The Crittenden Press, find a recap of the first two days of the circuit court trial of Pat Tinsley, accused of arson by complicity and reckless homicide related to the Aug. 1, 2010 fatal house fire in which his wife, Glenda, was killed.
The trial continues Thursday with testimony scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. The prosecution has a few more witnesses to call before the defense will present its side.
