Sunday, March 31, 2019
Area Death
Ella Louise Fritts, 98, formerly of Marion, died today at Stonecreek Nursing and Rehab Center in Paducah. Boyd Funeral Directors and Cremation Services in Salem is in charge of arrangements.
Saturday, March 30, 2019
Crittenden Project Graduation selling mulch
Seniors from Crittenden County High School are selling mulch until 2 p.m., today (Saturday) at Riley Tool and Machine. Cost is $5 per bag, available in red, black and natural.
Friday, March 29, 2019
In Case You Missed It... Hall of Fame music
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The March 21, 2019 issue of The Crittenden Press included coverage of the the highly successful Old Kentucky Hay Ride music show at Fohs Hall.
An estimated 600 people packed into the local community center to see a show everyone is still raving about.
“It was a helluva show,” said Brennan Cruce, who hosted the March 16 throwback performance with music, comedy and some recognition of local stars who've contributed so much to arts and entertainment here and abroad.
Included in the homemade variety show was an induction ceremony for two individuals into the newly formed Crittenden County Music Hall of Fame. Bill Marvel and the late "Little Jack" Little were honored.
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Thursday, March 28, 2019
Area death
Jeffery Duff, 37, of Bremen, Ky., died Monday of natural causes. Funeral services are Saturday. Myers Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of arrangements.
Gadzooks! Lots of News this Week
Also in this week's newspaper you will find volumes of local news available nowhere else on earth, not even on Facebook. It's true!
Here are some news, sports and entertainment items you can find in this week's newspaper:
- The next Big Gig at Fohs Hall may be biggest ever!
- Free Dump Days Information for the spring
- Will Farmers Market be expanded?
- Tourism takes a look at tearing down old houses.
- See who threw out of the first pitch for baseball season.
- Carresville is unveiling something big. Check it out!
- You won't be too surprised at who broke 2 track and field records.
- A former Rocket has a new basketball job.
See these and much, much more in your community newspaper.
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Wednesday, March 27, 2019
Riverview Park Boat Dock Plans
Fishermen and recreational boaters can find out in this week's printed edition of The Crittenden Press when they can expect the government-approved boat dock to be installed on the Ohio River at Riverview Park in Crittenden County.
It's been a full two years since the county was awarded a matching grant from the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund to install a floating dock at the park.
The floating dock will cost about $44,000 to construct at the park formerly known as Dam 50.
Because of occasional flooding along the Ohio River, the dock will be portable so that it can be pulled onto shore during times of high water.
For more, see this week's edition of The Crittenden Press.
It's been a full two years since the county was awarded a matching grant from the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund to install a floating dock at the park.
The floating dock will cost about $44,000 to construct at the park formerly known as Dam 50.
Because of occasional flooding along the Ohio River, the dock will be portable so that it can be pulled onto shore during times of high water.
For more, see this week's edition of The Crittenden Press.
Below is a dated video about Riverview Park when it was first established.
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
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Monday, March 25, 2019
Road in northern Lyon closing for work
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans several daytime closures of KY 1943 in Lyon County starting tomorrow.
Highway KY 1943 – which is just south of the border with Crittenden County – will be closed during daylight hours between Tuesday and Thursday of this week to allow several cross drains to be replaced near the Skinframe Creek Bridge and eastward toward the US 641 end of the road.
The roadway is expected to close at approximately 8 a.m., each day, after the morning school bus run. KY 1943 is expected to reopen to traffic around 3 p.m., each day.
The Lyon County Highway Maintenance Crew anticipates being able to replace about 5 cross drains by the end of work on Thursday.
Access will be maintained from each end of KY 1943 but traffic will not be able to move through the work areas while workers are there.
Highway KY 1943 – which is just south of the border with Crittenden County – will be closed during daylight hours between Tuesday and Thursday of this week to allow several cross drains to be replaced near the Skinframe Creek Bridge and eastward toward the US 641 end of the road.
The roadway is expected to close at approximately 8 a.m., each day, after the morning school bus run. KY 1943 is expected to reopen to traffic around 3 p.m., each day.
The Lyon County Highway Maintenance Crew anticipates being able to replace about 5 cross drains by the end of work on Thursday.
Access will be maintained from each end of KY 1943 but traffic will not be able to move through the work areas while workers are there.
Friday, March 22, 2019
Thursday, March 21, 2019
Area Deaths
Margaret Ann Dyer Weldon, 87, of Marion died Wednesday. Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Golda Marie Kirk, 91, of Marion died Wednesday. Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Golda Marie Kirk, 91, of Marion died Wednesday. Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Meth Math in Marion: Compounding Problem
One of the biggest shows in the history of Fohs Hall was held last weekend. We were there and will tell you about the musical event and some newcomers to the local music hall of fame.
Get the latest Circuit Court news and sports results from around the area in this week's newspaper.
And our annual BRIDAL SPECIAL SECTION is inside this week's Press.
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Tuesday, March 19, 2019
Area Deaths
David Franklin Sexton, 85 of Joy died March 15. Myers Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Erma Jean Springs, 72, of Salem died Sunday. Boyd Funeral Directors is in charge of arrangements.
Alben Voris Yandell, 88, of Marion died March 5. Milner and Orr Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Paducah was in charge of private arrangements.
Erma Jean Springs, 72, of Salem died Sunday. Boyd Funeral Directors is in charge of arrangements.
Alben Voris Yandell, 88, of Marion died March 5. Milner and Orr Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Paducah was in charge of private arrangements.
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Saturday, March 16, 2019
Friday, March 15, 2019
Thursday, March 14, 2019
Ferry closed due to high winds
The Cave In Rock Ferry has been shut down due to high winds, which are expected to continue until dusk. It is uncertain if the ferry will reopen to run later this evening.
Wild weather continues
Tornado warning sirens have sounded off three times this morning in Crittenden County, but no serious damage nor confirmed tornado has been reported for the county. Heavy rain and hail was reported for the Tolu area.
A suspected tornado left a trail of damage in McCracken County, but no injuries have been reported.
A suspected tornado left a trail of damage in McCracken County, but no injuries have been reported.
Warning sirens are real today
Warning sirens in Marion and Crittenden County are of the real variety today. These are not tests.
Take shelter immediately after hearing a siren. The county has 13 of them located at strategic locations.
Circuit Court was temporarily interrupted today by a tornado warning just before 10am. Judge Rene Williams and other courthouse officials took refuge in the basement.
Today's weather is expected to spawn high winds and a possible tornado.
Take shelter immediately after hearing a siren. The county has 13 of them located at strategic locations.
Circuit Court was temporarily interrupted today by a tornado warning just before 10am. Judge Rene Williams and other courthouse officials took refuge in the basement.
Today's weather is expected to spawn high winds and a possible tornado.
Flash flooding in Crittenden County
State highways in Crittenden County affected by flash flooding are as follows:
- KY 855 is closed with signs posted at the 5-mile marker at Doan Spring Creek between Frances and Tyner Chapel.
- KY 902 is closed with signs posted at the 5-mile marker due to flash flooding.
Flash flooding can created very dangerous conditions. Don't drive through standing water.
Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Firemen responding to field fire
Crittenden County Fire Department has been dispatched to a field fire approaching a wooded area on Sisco Chapel Road, approximately 2 miles from U.S. 60 West.
Great achievement and unimaginable tragedy
A local woman is fortunate to be alive after being shot multiple times. Her boyfriend is charged. New details in our printed edition.
A local judge is a candidate for the state’ highest court and a former Rocket is going into the Kentucky Basketball Hall of Fame.
Find out what’s going on with the former Crittenden County substitute teacher who is charged with threatening students with a knife. He had a court appearance last week.
And in entertainment, you’ll want to know about two big musical events coming up in Marion.
Get all the scoop this week on what’s happening in your community. It’s only in The Crittenden Press printed edition, which is on newsstands now.
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All State Highways in County Now Open
KY Highway 295 in southern Crittenden County is now open at the 1.3-mile marker just south of Dycusburg near the Cumberland River.
With the reopening of KY 295, all state highways in Crittenden County are open and clear of flood waters.
A handful of county roads remain closed.
With the reopening of KY 295, all state highways in Crittenden County are open and clear of flood waters.
A handful of county roads remain closed.
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
Shooting in Marion leads to assault charge
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Chase Bingham, 28, of Marion is alleged to have shot Victoria Clifford, 26, of Marion, at a home they share in town just over two blocks from the police station.
Investigators say he then drove the victim to Crittenden Hospital. Medical personnel alerted police and Bingham left the scene, crashing into the hospital then striking a utility pole and fire hydrant on Main Street before the car burst into flames. Bingham exited the vehicle and was later apprehended inside a residence on Brook Street.
Clifford is reported to be in stable condition at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville.
Bingham was lodged in Crittenden County Detention Center, charged with the assault, possession of a handgun by a convicted felon and two counts of leaving the scene of an accident. More charges are pending, say investigators.
See this week's printed edition of The Crittenden Press for additional details as we continue to gather information on this breaking news story.
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Monday, March 11, 2019
Closed State Highways Report
Crittenden County
Livingston County
Lyon County
- KY 295 is CLOSED with signs posted at the 1.3mm in Dycusburg along the Cumberland River at the Dycusburg Rd Intersection
Livingston County
- US 60 is CLOSED with a SHORT DETOUR at the 11mm in Smithland --NO SEMI Trucks allowed
- KY 917/Tucker-Temple Rd is CLOSED at the 3.9 to 8mm near the Hazel Creek Culvert generally North of Iuka and the KY 93 intersection- signs posted
- KY 137 is CLOSED from the 3 to 15.45mm between Birdsville and the KY 133/Lola Rd Intersection at Berrys Ferry Landing- signs posted
- KY 133/Lola Road CLOSED at 18mm from near KY 137 intersection to Berrys Ferry Landing- signs posted
- KY 70 is CLOSED with signs posted from the 0.8 to 10mm between Smithland and Tiline
- KY 453 is CLOSED with signs posted at the 14.3mm between Smithland and Coons Chapel Rd- detour via KY 937 & US 60
- KY 93/Iuka Rd is CLOSED with signs posted at the 0mm at the KY 917 intersection in Iuka
- KY 917/Stringtown Road is CLOSED with signs posted from the I-24 Overpass just north of Lake City to the 4mm at Iuka
- KY 2225/Jake Dukes Rd is Closed with signs posted at the North end where it intersects KY 93/Iuka Rd
Lyon County
- KY 295 is CLOSED with signs posted at the Crittenden-Lyon County Line at the Livingston Creek Bridge due to rising Cumberland River floodwaters
Saturday, March 9, 2019
Ferry to reopen on Sunday morning
The ferry was forced to halt operations on Feb.12 due to flooding on the Ohio River.
The river forecast indicates floodwaters could rise again toward the end of the coming week which could once again threaten normal operation of the ferry.
Friday, March 8, 2019
State Highways' High Water Report
Crittenden County
KY 91 is CLOSED at the 15mm at the Cave-In-Rock Ferry Landing
The Cave-in-Rock Ferry is CLOSED Due to Floodwaters Over the Kentucky Landing until about March 10th
KY 135 is CLOSED at the 4.15mm in Sawmill Hollow at the Spring Branch Culvert
KY 295 is CLOSED with signs posted at the 1.3mm in Dycusburg along the Cumberland River at the Dycusburg Rd Intersection
Livingston County
US 60 is CLOSED with a SHORT DETOUR at the 11mm in Smithland --NO SEMI Trucks allowed
KY 917/Tucker-Temple Rd is CLOSED at the 3.9 to 8mm near the Hazel Creek Culvert generally North of Iuka and the KY 93 intersection- signs posted
KY 137 is CLOSED from the 3 to 15.45mm between Birdsville and the KY 133/Lola Rd Intersection at Berrys Ferry Landing- signs posted
KY 133/Lola Road CLOSED at 18mm from near KY 137 intersection to Berrys Ferry Landing- signs posted
KY 70 is CLOSED with signs posted from the 0.8 to 10mm between Smithland and Tiline
KY 453 is CLOSED with signs posted at the 14.3mm between Smithland and Coons Chapel Rd- detour via KY 937 & US 60
KY 93/Iuka Rd is CLOSED with signs posted at the 0mm at the KY 917 intersection in Iuka
KY 917/Stringtown Road is CLOSED with signs posted from the I-24 Overpass just north of Lake City to the 4mm at Iuka
KY 2225/Jake Dukes Rd is Closed with signs posted at the North end where it intersects KY 93/Iuka Rd
Lyon County
KY 819/Sunnyside Loop is CLOSED at the 2.5mm at the Panther Creek Bridge
KY 295 is CLOSED with signs posted at the Crittenden-Lyon County Line at the Livingston Creek Bridge due to rising Cumberland River floodwaters
Union County
KY 1452 is CLOSED at the 0.0 to 1.9mm- signs posted
KY 1637 is CLOSED at the 0.0 to 2.9mm- signs posted
KY 667 is CLOSED at the 0 to 11.2mm- signs posted
KY 667 is CLOSED at the 11.2 to 16.5mm- signs posted
KY 871 is CLOSED at the 4 to 5mm- signs posted
KY 1508 is CLOSED at the 3.3 to 5.8mm- signs posted
KY 360 is OPEN at the 5.4 to 7.0
KY 130 is CLOSED at the 15 to 16mm- signs posted
KY 360 is OPEN at the 9 to 13.6mm
KY 2918 is CLOSED at the 0.0 to 0.24mm Due to Installation of Sturgis Floodwall Gate
Webster County
All OPEN
KY 91 is CLOSED at the 15mm at the Cave-In-Rock Ferry Landing
The Cave-in-Rock Ferry is CLOSED Due to Floodwaters Over the Kentucky Landing until about March 10th
KY 135 is CLOSED at the 4.15mm in Sawmill Hollow at the Spring Branch Culvert
KY 295 is CLOSED with signs posted at the 1.3mm in Dycusburg along the Cumberland River at the Dycusburg Rd Intersection
Livingston County
US 60 is CLOSED with a SHORT DETOUR at the 11mm in Smithland --NO SEMI Trucks allowed
KY 917/Tucker-Temple Rd is CLOSED at the 3.9 to 8mm near the Hazel Creek Culvert generally North of Iuka and the KY 93 intersection- signs posted
KY 137 is CLOSED from the 3 to 15.45mm between Birdsville and the KY 133/Lola Rd Intersection at Berrys Ferry Landing- signs posted
KY 133/Lola Road CLOSED at 18mm from near KY 137 intersection to Berrys Ferry Landing- signs posted
KY 70 is CLOSED with signs posted from the 0.8 to 10mm between Smithland and Tiline
KY 453 is CLOSED with signs posted at the 14.3mm between Smithland and Coons Chapel Rd- detour via KY 937 & US 60
KY 93/Iuka Rd is CLOSED with signs posted at the 0mm at the KY 917 intersection in Iuka
KY 917/Stringtown Road is CLOSED with signs posted from the I-24 Overpass just north of Lake City to the 4mm at Iuka
KY 2225/Jake Dukes Rd is Closed with signs posted at the North end where it intersects KY 93/Iuka Rd
Lyon County
KY 819/Sunnyside Loop is CLOSED at the 2.5mm at the Panther Creek Bridge
KY 295 is CLOSED with signs posted at the Crittenden-Lyon County Line at the Livingston Creek Bridge due to rising Cumberland River floodwaters
Union County
KY 1452 is CLOSED at the 0.0 to 1.9mm- signs posted
KY 1637 is CLOSED at the 0.0 to 2.9mm- signs posted
KY 667 is CLOSED at the 0 to 11.2mm- signs posted
KY 667 is CLOSED at the 11.2 to 16.5mm- signs posted
KY 871 is CLOSED at the 4 to 5mm- signs posted
KY 1508 is CLOSED at the 3.3 to 5.8mm- signs posted
KY 360 is OPEN at the 5.4 to 7.0
KY 130 is CLOSED at the 15 to 16mm- signs posted
KY 360 is OPEN at the 9 to 13.6mm
KY 2918 is CLOSED at the 0.0 to 0.24mm Due to Installation of Sturgis Floodwall Gate
Webster County
All OPEN
Youth baseball, softball kickball sign-ups
Starting age is 4 for kickball and 5 for co-ed baseball, leagues are for boys and girls. At ages 7-12, there are gender-specific opportunities.
Players who have never participated in Dugout Club youth sports will go through a brief skills assessment at registration.
Get a registration form HERE or at the Dugout Club Facebook page.
Registration for girls' softball and boys' baseball in the 13-15 age division will be announced later this summer, once school is out.
Thursday, March 7, 2019
That's News to Us!
This week's newspaper has tons of information about goings on in the area, including updates on the Cave In Rock Ferry, flooding on our rivers and a fire that destroyed a local couples' home.
There's an article on the new hardware store in town and several things about students who are excelling in various activities.
Find out who won the county's coyote contest and get all the details on a high school senior who's going to a nearby college to play volleyball.
You can also get a video glimpse of some of these stories at our Facebook page and YouTube channel.
There’s only one source of comprehensive news and sports coverage in Marion and Crittenden County. Never miss out on what’s going on in your community. We have our ear to the rail and always keep you posted on what’s happening. Subscribe today to ensure that real news reporting continues in your community. Get the printed edition or read the entire paper online with a subscription to The Press, starting at just $2.95.
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The Crittenden Press
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
Statewide tornado drill this morning
Marion and Crittenden County will be participating in the drill. Alarms will be sounded at 9:07am Wednesday in Marion and at all siren locations throughout the county.
This is only a test.
Tuesday, March 5, 2019
Former substitute teacher in court Wednesday
The former substitute teacher for Crittenden County Schools, who was charged in January with felony second-degree terroristic threatening, will be in court here Wednesday morning.
Jaken Orten, 22, of Dawson Springs will have a preliminary hearing in front of Crittenden District Judge Daniel Heady. It is scheduled for 10:05am.
Preliminary hearings are evidentiary hearings where the prosecution lays out some of the evidence it has while seeking probable cause to send the case to a grand jury. The burden of proof is very low for a preliminary hearing and the judge will decide what will happen next for the defendant. A grand jury decides whether enough evidence exists to continue prosecution of a case as a felony.
Orten is facing a Class D felony charge. If found guilty, he could face 1-5 years in prison.
Orten was released from custody on Jan. 18 after posting $10,000 property bond. He was arrested that same day for allegedly telling two female students at the elementary school to “sit down, or I will kill you” while brandishing a knife he’d allegedly found in the desk of the science teacher for who he was substituting on Jan. 11. The children told their regular teacher a few days later what had happened and the teacher reported the matter to administrators.
School District officials have said little about the incident since Orten’s arrest, other than to acknowledge that they take school safety very seriously. Superintendent Vince Clark said shortly after the incident that Orten was fired and he is not be permitted to be on or near any school campus, or at any school-related functions.
Jaken Orten, 22, of Dawson Springs will have a preliminary hearing in front of Crittenden District Judge Daniel Heady. It is scheduled for 10:05am.
Preliminary hearings are evidentiary hearings where the prosecution lays out some of the evidence it has while seeking probable cause to send the case to a grand jury. The burden of proof is very low for a preliminary hearing and the judge will decide what will happen next for the defendant. A grand jury decides whether enough evidence exists to continue prosecution of a case as a felony.
Orten is facing a Class D felony charge. If found guilty, he could face 1-5 years in prison.
Orten was released from custody on Jan. 18 after posting $10,000 property bond. He was arrested that same day for allegedly telling two female students at the elementary school to “sit down, or I will kill you” while brandishing a knife he’d allegedly found in the desk of the science teacher for who he was substituting on Jan. 11. The children told their regular teacher a few days later what had happened and the teacher reported the matter to administrators.
School District officials have said little about the incident since Orten’s arrest, other than to acknowledge that they take school safety very seriously. Superintendent Vince Clark said shortly after the incident that Orten was fired and he is not be permitted to be on or near any school campus, or at any school-related functions.
Firemen respond to mobile home blaze
A young couple and their 11-month-old child escaped a burning mobile home in rural Crittenden County this afternoon.
Firemen from Caldwell Springs and other volunteer fire departments were summoned to a structure fire on Frances Road in rural Crittenden County at about 1pm today.
The mobile home was fully engulfed in flames by the time first responders were on the scene.
See this week's printed edition of The Crittenden Press for details.
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Monday, March 4, 2019
Area Death
Addie Lou Clark, 77, of Burna died Saturday. Boyd Funeral Directors and Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
Some roads could reopen later this week
Update: As of 9:15 a.m. Monday morning, Ky. 387/Dam 50 Road in Crittenden County has reopened, allowing access to Riverview Park.
Original post: Rivers in the area are expected to crest over the next few days and once waters start to fall some transportation lines may reopen later this week.
Here is a list of road closing in our area.
Major Highways
Crittenden County
Livingston County
Lyon County
Original post: Rivers in the area are expected to crest over the next few days and once waters start to fall some transportation lines may reopen later this week.
Here is a list of road closing in our area.
Major Highways
- The Cave-in-Rock Ferry remains closed, but could open by the weekend.
- US 51 Ohio River Cairo Bridge between Kentucky and Illinois is closed but could open by the weekend.
- US 60 has a short detour around town in Smithland. No tractor-trailers are allowed through the detour.
- US 60 is OPEN with Water Over Road signs posted at the KY 137/River Road Intersection at the Birdsville Y in Livingston County.
OTHERS
Crittenden County
- KY 91 is CLOSED at the 15mm at the Cave-In-Rock Ferry Landing
- The Cave-in-Rock Ferry is CLOSED Due to Floodwaters Over the Kentucky Landing until about March 7th or 8th
- KY 135 is CLOSED at the 4.15mm in Sawmill Hollow at the Spring Branch Culvert
- KY 1917/Wolf Creek Rd is CLOSED at the 1.5mm at the Wolf Creek Bridge
- KY 132 is CLOSED at the Webster-Crittenden County Line in the Fishtrap Area at the Tradewater River Bridge- signs posted
- KY 135 has Water Over Road signs posted at the 12.1mm at the Hurricane Creek One Lane Bridge
- KY 135 is CLOSED at the 5.5mm West of Tolu- signs posted
- KY 135 is CLOSED at the 6.7mm immediately east of Tolu- signs posted
- KY 387/Dam 50 Road is CLOSED at the 3.8mm between Cotton Patch Road and End of State Maintenance at Riverview Park- signs posted
- KY 295 is CLOSED with signs posted at the 1.3mm in Dycusburg along the Cumberland River at the Dycusburg Rd Intersection
- KY 295 is OPEN at 0.0mm at the Crittenden-Lyon County Line at the Livingston Creek Bridge
Livingston County
- US 60 is CLOSED with a SHORT DETOUR at the 11mm in Smithland --NO SEMI Trucks allowed
- US 60 is OPEN with Water Over Road signs posted near the 16 mile marker at the KY 137/River Road intersection between Burna and Smithland- Expected to Remain OPEN
- KY 917/Tucker-Temple Rd is CLOSED at the 3.9 to 8mm near the Hazel Creek Culvert generally North of Iuka and the KY 93 intersection- signs posted
- KY 137 is CLOSED from the 3 to 15.45mm between Birdsville and the KY 133/Lola Rd Intersection at Berrys Ferry Landing- signs posted
- KY 133/Lola Road CLOSED at 18mm from near KY 137 intersection to Berrys Ferry Landing- signs posted
- KY 70 is CLOSED with signs posted from the 0.8 to 10mm between Smithland and Tiline
- KY 453 is CLOSED with signs posted at the 14.3mm between Smithland and Coons Chapel Rd- detour via KY 937 & US 60
- KY 93/Iuka Rd is CLOSED with signs posted at the 0mm at the KY 917 intersection in Iuka
- KY 917/Stringtown Road is CLOSED with signs posted from the I-24 Overpass just north of Lake City to the 4mm at Iuka
- KY 2225/Jake Dukes Rd is Closed with signs posted at the North end where it intersects KY 93/Iuka Rd
Lyon County
- KY 819/Sunnyside Loop is CLOSED at the 2.5mm at the Panther Creek Bridge
- KY 1943 is CLOSED at the 3.4mm near Skinframe Creek- signs posted
- KY 295 is OPEN at the Crittenden-Lyon County Line at the Livingston Creek Bridge
- KY 1055 is CLOSED with signs posted at the 1mm near Ralph Beaty Road due to rising lake levels
Youth baseball / softball registration
This is for baseball and softball players in various divisions up to 12 and starting at age 4 for kickball and 5 for co-ed baseball.
Get a registration form here.
Practices for some of the early leagues will begin in early April.
Friday, March 1, 2019
Area deaths
James Douglas "Doug" Flanary Sr., 87, of Paducah, originally from Crittenden County, died Feb. 27 at his home. Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah is in charge of arrangements.
Karen Denise Benavides, 50, of Marion died Friday. Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of arrangements.
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