Saturday, February 8, 2025

Crittenden offers $49 heart scans in February

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A $49 heart scan offered at Crittenden Community Hospital measures the amount of calcium in arteries. 
The greater the amount of calcium in the arteries, the greater risk for heart attack or stroke.

Call Crittenden Community Hospital to schedule your non-invasive heart scan and take advantage of this special $49 test during February.

Bus drivers needed in Crittenden County

Crittenden County Schools is looking for bus drivers.

Hourly wages begin at $16.67.

Positions are full-time and offer benefits.

Apply online at Crittenden.kyschools.us.



Friday, February 7, 2025

Crittenden-Livingston Water District meets

Crittenden-Livingston Water District will meet in special session at 4 p.m., Monday, Feb. 10 at Deer lakes Golf Course Clubhouse. 

The agenda is attached below. Click image to enlarge. 





Traffic Camera Goes Online at I-24 | I-69 interchange


A new Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) traffic camera is now operational at the I-24 Exit 42 interchange with I-69 in Lyon County. The camera, identified as CCTV_01_69_0681 (CCTV01007), was activated on Wednesday, February 5.

This still-image camera refreshes approximately every 15 seconds, providing updated snapshots of traffic conditions. The direct link to view the camera feed is:

https://www.trimarc.org/images/milestone/CCTV_01_69_0681.jpg

Motorists can also find this camera and others across Western Kentucky by visiting goky.ky.gov, where images can be clicked to enlarge for a clearer view of real-time road conditions.




From Frankfort | By Sen. Jason Howell

SEN. JASON HOWELL’S LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

After a constitutionally required three-week recess, the Kentucky General Assembly reconvened to continue the people's business. The first and most critical order of business was passing House Bill 1, which will lower Kentucky’s income tax from 4 percent to 3.5 percent in January 2026. This reduction is part of a carefully structured process established by House Bill 8 in the 2022 legislative session.

Every Republican agrees that eliminating the income tax is the ultimate goal. However, we are committed to a responsible, step-by-step approach that includes safeguards to protect taxpayers, ensure fiscal stability, and maintain essential government services.

Kentucky’s disciplined approach has earned praise from Moody’s and other leading economic rating agencies for being a well-structured, fiscally sound path to eventually reaching a 0 percent income tax. Unlike the aggressive tax cuts that led to fiscal instability in states like Kansas and West Virginia, our plan ensures long-term success without jeopardizing the state’s financial health.

Our measured approach ensures tax reductions occur while critical government services are not put at risk. Since implementing these policies, Kentucky taxpayers have saved an estimated $1.8 billion through 2024. With this latest cut, taxpayers will save an additional $718 million annually. I was proud to cast my vote to lower individual income taxes and advance Kentucky’s path to greater economic freedom and prosperity.

In addition to passing HB 1, the Senate took up the following bills and passed them over to the House. 

Senate Bill 17, also known as the Mary Carol Akers Birth Centers Act, establishes licensure requirements for freestanding birthing centers in Kentucky. It directs the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to create administrative regulations for licensing, including criteria for medical directors, written informed consent, and medical malpractice insurance. The bill requires written transfer agreements with hospitals providing obstetric and emergency medical transportation services to ensure patient safety. Birthing centers with no more than four beds will be exempt from certificate-of-need requirements, removing regulatory hurdles to their establishment. SB 17 also prohibits abortions in freestanding birthing centers, ensures it does not alter liability protections for healthcare providers, and adds freestanding birthing centers to the definition of "health facility." The Cabinet for Health and Family Services is required to implement administrative regulations by December 1, 2025.

Senate Bill 23 strengthens legislative oversight of administrative regulations and ensures greater transparency and accountability in the regulatory process. It defines “full review” procedures for evaluating rules imposed by state agencies, distinguishing them from informational reviews focusing on minor updates. The bill also mandates agency cooperation during reviews and allows for deferrals when necessary, ensuring flexibility while upholding oversight responsibilities. An emergency clause ensures these changes take immediate effect upon the bill’s filing with the Kentucky Secretary of State’s Office.

Senate Bill 37 ensures that when a deceased person has no spouse or next of kin, the responsibility for

Three county roads are closed for water

Crittenden County Road Department has announced that Providence Road, Enon Church Road and Cool Springs Road are each covered by backwater from the Tradewater River and Piney Creek.

Signs has been posted. 

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Shooting incident investigation

Local authorities are still investigating an alleged shooting that occurred early Saturday morning along KY 70 in the Mexico community of southern Crittenden County.

Sheriff Evan Head confirmed that, as of today, there are no new developments in the case. A man suffered a gunshot wound and was admitted to the hospital. 

Authorities urge anyone with details that may assist in the investigation to contact the sheriff’s office at 270-965-3400.

For more information on this matter, see this week's full edition of The Crittenden Press.

Winter Storm Brewing for Next Week?

 

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❄️ Winter Storm Possible Early Next Week, Uncertainty Remains ❄️

The National Weather Service in Paducah warns of a 🌨️ potential winter storm that could impact portions of the region Monday night into Tuesday. Accumulating snow and/or ice is possible, with the highest risk north of the Ohio River.

What We Know

📌 Growing potential for a winter storm early next week.
📌 Accumulating snow/ice is possible.

Unanswered Questions

🧊 How cold will it get?
🌧️➡️❄️ Where will rain transition to snow/ice?
📏 How much snow/ice will fall?

📢 What You Can Do Now

👀 Monitor forecasts closely.
⚠️ Consider alternate plans for activities Monday night into Tuesday.

⚡ Uncertainty remains! The storm's 🌀 track and 🌡️ temperatures will determine its impact. Stay updated at weather.gov/pah and follow @NWSPaducah for the latest alerts.

STATE FARM | Friday Newscast

 

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Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Tax time: H&R price matches

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H&R Block offers price matching.

Pay someone else to file your tax return last year? 
H&R Block will match your price. See store for
details.

H&R Block is now located at 215 N. Main Street in Marion.




Livingston offers cardiac score

 

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February is the perfect time for a health scan. During Heart Month, Livingston Hospital is offering a $75 
CT Cardiac Scoring to evaluate coronary arteries for plaque and other anomalies. The score can help determine whether you are at risk for heart disease.

The 15-minute non-invasive scan can identify whether further tests are needed.

Call (270) 988-2181 to schedule your test in February.

Homecoming is Friday at Crittenden County HS

Friday is homecoming at Crittenden County High School. A queen and king will be crowned during a ceremony prior to the basketball games. Tipoff for the girls' game is 6pm. Two individuals will also be inducted into the sports hall of fame. Pictured are (front from left) freshman Hudson Stokes, junior Gracie Orr, freshman Addie Morries, sophomore Logan Martin, sophomore Alina Henry, (back) senior CamRon Belcher, senior Will Jarvis, Senior Hattie Hatfield, Jenna Maxfield, and senior Brooke Winstead. Not pictured were senior Weston Green and junior Quinn Summers.


NEWScast | WEDNESDAY Morning

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Monday, February 3, 2025

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Call Mr. Paint for your paint project

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Mr. Paint offers free estimates for various painting jobs.

If you need interior or exterior painting or staining, contact Mr. Paint.





Crayne Tires & Equipment has what you need

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In the market for new tires? What about heavy equipment rental?

Give Roy Crayne and his staff a call at Crayne Tires in Princeton.

This new business on East Legion Drive is beating the competition. Check their tire prices before you buy. 

Lyon County Sheriff Activity Report

- On Sunday, January 26, 2025, around 10pm, Deputy David Carroll responded to a single-vehicle, injury collision on Bennett Jones Road, approximately 2 miles North of Eddyville. His investigation revealed a 2021 Ford F250 pickup, driven by Lukas Breedlove (17) of Eddyville was West bound when he failed to negotiate a curve and left the roadway before colliding with construction equipment off the right shoulder. The equipment belonged to Fastnet Wireless, LLC out of Franklin, KY. Breedlove declined EMS at the scene but was later transported to an area hospital by private vehicle for a medical evaluation.

- On Monday, January 27, 2025, around 10:51am, Deputy Shannon Oliver responded to a two-vehicle, non-injury collision in Kuttawa on US 62. His investigation revealed a 2002 Nissan Kicks, driven by Louise M. McClanahan (79) of Eddyville was in the left lane near the stoplight at Days Inn Drive on US 62 when she attempted to merge into the right lane. McClanahan was unaware there was already a vehicle in the right lane when she merged. Her vehicle collided in a sideswipe fashion with a 2016 Ford Edge, driven by Randal L. Heathcott (56) of Eddyville. No injuries were reported in the collision.  

- On Monday, January 27, 2025, around 3:30pm, Deputies and Kuttawa Fire Department responded to a gas leak with the City of Kuttawa Gas Department on Locust Street in Kuttawa. Upon arrival, Deputy Shannon Oliver made contact with Jimmy G. Oliver (44) of Eddyville. He was sitting on a skid steer and advised he had accidentally hit a gas line. He told the deputy he was going to go retrieve his vehicle and come back to the scene; however, after 2 hours he never returned. 

- An investigation revealed Oliver had rented the skid steer and other excavation equipment and failed to return it to the vendor at his designated time. In addition, on Saturday, January 25, 2025, Oliver was using the excavating equipment when he reportedly was removing trees from a family member’s property. As he felled the trees, they impacted Kentucky Utilities electric line infrastructure which temporarily disrupted power service to the neighborhood. On January 27, he was using the same excavating equipment without a pre-authorized 811 dig ticket when he impacted a city natural gas line, which disrupted gas service to several neighborhood homes overnight.

- After failing to return to the scene, the excavating equipment and a tandem axle trailer was seized and impounded. Jimmy Oliver was located the following date and charged by Deputy Oliver with Endangering an Underground Facility by Excavator and Criminal Mischief-1st Degree. He faces a February 5th court date in Lyon District Court.

- On Wednesday, January 29, 2025, Sheriff Brent White requested the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office to investigate an incident which reportedly occurred in their jurisdiction the previous night at a high school varsity basketball game in Smithland. The incident, which was captured on video, showed a man throwing an object at a sports official from the stands. The item also impacted a Lyon County High School basketball player on the floor.

- Sheriff Bobby Davidson and his deputies initiated an investigation which resulted in charges against Douglas E. Walker (47) of Salem. He was charged by Livingston County Sheriff’s Deputies with Assault on a Sports Official-1st Offense, Disorderly Conduct-2nd Degree, and Registered Sex Offender-School Restrictions. Walker was lodged in the McCracken County Detention Center.

- Once identified, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office also began an investigation into the same offender, Douglas E. Walker, II due to him being at the Lyon County High School on or about December 10, 2024 for a varsity basketball game. Walker is a lifetime registrant on the KY Sex Offender Registry and is not allowed on Lyon County School District property. Sheriff Brent White submitted a criminal complaint against Walker to a District Judge following his investigation. An arrest warrant was authorized and on Saturday, February 1, 2025, Walker turned himself in to the Marion Police Department where he was served with the arrest warrant from Lyon County and lodged in the Crittenden County Detention Center. In that case Walker was charged with one count of Registered Sex Offender-School Restrictions.

- On Wednesday, January 29, 2025, around 2:50pm, Sheriff Brent White was assisting Probation & Parole

Saturday, February 1, 2025

Signature Travel has your vacation plan

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Wherever you're dreaming of traveling, let Signature Travel plan your getaway.

Signature Travel takes care of all the details for all-inclusive cruises, Disney adventures, Vegas thrills and more.

Call Tammy Owen to book your next vacation at (270) 704-1702.