Magistrates ask for jailer's resignation

MARION, Ky. — Crittenden County Fiscal Court on Thursday, Aug. 21, formally asked for the resignation of Jailer Athena Hayes, citing troubling financial reports two months into the new fiscal year. One magistrate noted the county has supplemented jail operations by about $600,000 over the past two years. The request passed unanimously.

Hayes, who delivered her monthly jailer's report and fielded questions about cash flow earlier in the meeting, had left before the vote. 

Reached afterward, Hayes said she had been informed of the action and has “respectfully denied the request” to resign, adding that a more detailed response will be released later.

Stayed tuned to The Crittenden Press for more details and further developments.