What's news this week in Crittenden County...

Jerry McDonald, balloon artist

Colorful and bouncy art abounds at Crittenden County Elementary School. That’s thanks to Jerry McDonald and his creativity and talent in twisting balloons into an assortment of characters to surprise both students and staff at the school.

Find out more about McDonald's unique craft and the following stories inside this week's edition of The Crittenden Press available on newsstands today, as usual:

• Marion native, wife returning to open daycare.
• Technology taking football to new level.
• OPINION: Pride and prejudice: Davis statue stirs debate.
• Deer season off to hot start locally.
• Tourism to promote Highway 60 Yard Sale.
• Family Budget Calculator shows local families struggling.
• New Extension agents on the job. Find out more about each.
• IN PICTURES: Youth compete in triathlon.
• SPORTS: Rockets move to 3-0.
• SPORTS: Soccer team walks off the field.
• Marion man turns love for Saab autos into award.
• New encyclopedia chronicles African-Americans in Kentucky.