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Cruce Rock yard is located on US 641 just south of the Marion city limits, and offers pickup and delivery in small to large quantities.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
BP Cruce Company has gravel, mulch & more
Cruce Rock yard is located on US 641 just south of the Marion city limits, and offers pickup and delivery in small to large quantities.
Fohs Hall celebrates 100 years
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In celebration of the milestone, Fohs Hall, Inc., has
planned a Centennial Ball and rededication ceremony for
Oct. 23-24.
Tickets remain available for the ball, and the community
is encouraged to make plans to attend the ceremony Oct. 24.
Monday, September 21, 2026
COMBATING ROADSIDE VEGETATION
MARION, Ky. – Crittenden County has lost two-thirds of its fleet of mowing tractors to equipment failures, leaving the road department scrambling to maintain county roads.
With roadside grass and weeds growing rapidly, tall vegetation has become one of residents’ biggest complaints, say local leaders. County officials put a plan in action at last week's fiscal court meeting.
See what the county plans to do in this week’s Crittenden Press.
Sunday, September 20, 2026
Casting Call | CAF Christmas pageant
Community Arts Foundation and Fohs Hall are inviting actors of all ages to audition for this year’s holiday production of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, coming to the Fohs Hall stage December 11–13.
In this funny and heartwarming Christmas classic, the annual church Christmas pageant takes an unexpected turn when the Herdman children – the rowdiest kids in town – show up and take over the production. They may know very little about the Christmas story and have very unconventional ideas about how a pageant should be done, but their unexpected involvement brings a fresh perspective to a story the community thought it knew.
Auditions will be conducted through online video submissions, with all auditions due September 24. Auditions are open to all ages, but actors must be able to read the script independently. No previous stage experience is required. Community Arts Foundation is encouraging both experienced performers and those who have always wanted to try theatre to submit an audition.
Audition materials and instructions are available online. Live callbacks may be held after video submissions have been reviewed.
“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is the kind of show that gives a lot of people a chance to be part of the story,” said Kim Vince, a Community Arts Foundation board member. “We’re looking forward to seeing both familiar faces and people who may be stepping onto the stage for the very first time.”
More information can be found at communityartsfoundation.org
Standoff ends with sex offender's arrest
MARION, Ky. – A Marion man was arrested Friday night after police said he barricaded himself inside a Red Bird Court residence where officers later found firearms and illegal drugs.
Marion police responded to 124 Red Bird Court, Lot 8, after a woman reported that she had been confronted by 40-year-old Rickey Loomis, who allegedly pointed a handgun at her. Police said Loomis also had active warrants.
Loomis initially refused to come outside and barricaded himself and four other people inside the home, including a 17-year-old girl, police said. Officers obtained a search warrant, forced open the door and arrested Loomis.
During a search of the home, officers allegedly found two handguns matching those described by the complaining witness, along with methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Loomis is a convicted felon and is listed on the Kentucky Sex Offender Registry.
Marion Police Chief Bobby West said charges against him include first-degree wanton endangerment, possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, firearm-enhanced possession of methamphetamine and marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, resisting arrest, unlawful transaction with a minor, possession of a legend drug, possession of a prescription drug outside its original container and a couple of charges for failure to appear.
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Hunter Ed Course set for here Oct. 3
MARION, Ky. – A Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources certified Hunter Education Course will be held starting at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at Crittenden County Extension Park, formerly the Gun Club and 4-H Shooting Sports facility at 2264 KY 91 North in Marion.
Kentucky hunters born on or after Jan. 1, 1975, who are at least 12 years old must complete an approved hunter education course and attend an in-person range day to receive a hunter education card. The range certification will be included in this course.
Friday, September 18, 2026
HIGHWAY 91 REMAINS CLOSED
BETWEEN FREDONIA & PRINCETON
KY 91 in Caldwell County was closed Friday afternoon following a semi crash near Bright Hill Road.
The highway was blocked between KY 139 in Princeton and KY 70 in Fredonia. A marked detour was established using KY 139 and KY 70.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet estimated at 2:15 p.m. that cleanup would take an additional two to three hours.
POW/MIA RECOGNITION DAY
MARION, Ky. - Members of Virgil Jones VFW Post 12022 and its Auxiliary joined local officials Friday at Marion City Hall to observe National POW/MIA Recognition Day.
A wreath was presented at City Hall in remembrance of American prisoners of war and those who remain missing in action. National POW/MIA Recognition Day is observed annually on the third Friday in September.
Attending the ceremony in the group photo were, from left, Ron Ledford, Auxiliary trustee; Marion Mayor D’Anna Browning; Sue Ledford, Auxiliary vice president; Tina Jones, Auxiliary guard; Joe Lanham, senior vice commander; Gwen Melton, Auxiliary secretary; Mona Lozen, Auxiliary treasurer; Lynn Goodrich, post commander; Crittenden County Judge-Executive Perry Newcom; and Nancy Lanham, Auxiliary president.
All property tax rates are now final
MARION, Ky. – All of Crittenden County’s 2026 property tax rates are now final.
Marion City Council gave final approval to the city’s rate Thursday night. Crittenden Fiscal Court took no action Thursday on the Lower Tradewater River Watershed District’s proposed rate, but the district’s rate will still be set at 37.097 cents per $100 of assessed value.
Some rates increased, some decreased and others remained unchanged. What does it all mean for your tax bill?
Check out your Crittenden Press for a complete explanation of the final rates and how they affect you.
Mountain lion sightings in sothern Illinois
Illinois wildlife officials have confirmed sightings of a mountain lion in southern Illinois following multiple sightings in Union and Jackson counties along the Mississippi River.
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources said the sightings are believed to involve the same animal in each situation.
Mountain lions are rare visitors to Illinois. IDNR said this is the 12th confirmed mountain lion in the state since 2002. Previous confirmed animals have generally been 2- to 3-year-old males, with DNA analysis indicating they dispersed from western populations, likely in Nebraska and the Dakotas.
If the current animal followed a similar path, it would have traveled hundreds of miles before reaching southern Illinois.
IDNR advises anyone who encounters the mountain lion to leave it alone and not approach it. Sightings can be reported to wildlife biologists through the Wildlife Illinois website.
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Colorado woman injured in 641 crash
Emergency personnel were called to the scene near Coleman-Doles Road around 8:52 p.m. Sept. 16. Deputies found an overturned, heavily damaged vehicle but no occupant inside. A search of a nearby cornfield located the unresponsive driver, who had been ejected a considerable distance from the vehicle.
A preliminary investigation found that a 2007 Jeep Commander driven south by Ashley M. Meads-Lemon, 38, of Greeley, Colorado, failed to negotiate a curve. The vehicle struck a mailbox, continued off the roadway and hit a concrete culvert headwall before overturning.
Investigators believe speed and alcohol contributed to the crash.
U.S. 641 was closed for about 90 minutes. The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office, Kentucky State Police, Lyon County EMS, Eddyville Fire Department and Air Evac responded.
Deputy Luke Fraley is leading the investigation.
Hayes resigns effective end of month
Hayes’ resignation will be effective Sept. 30, ending her tenure about three months before completion of the four-year term to which she was elected in 2022.
Hayes was elected jailer in November 2022 and took office in January 2023.
She had sought a second term, but was defeated by former jailer Robbie Kirk in the May Republican primary. Hayes and Kirk were the two Republican candidates who filed for the office and there is no Democratic opposition in the Nov. 3 election.
Her resignation will create a vacancy in the county office for the remainder of the current term.
Hayes said she did not want to comment further.
Under Kentucky law, the county judge-executive appoints the person who fills a vacancy in the office of jailer.
No announcement has been made about an appointment.
Gov. Beshear's update singles out local water district
Crittenden-Livingston Water District was featured today during Gov. Andy Beshear’s Team Kentucky Update, which was produced live on YouTube and across other social media.
The district has received a grant to install a filtration system designed to remove PFAS – a group of long-lasting chemicals – from the public water supply.
District Superintendent Abby Adamson, who was interviewed for the segment, credited the Kentucky Division of Water with helping the district develop the project.
The Crittenden-Livingston segment begins about 23 minutes into the Sept. 17 update, which can be viewed at The Press Online.
The filtration system is part of a more than $60 million expansion and improvement project at the water district.
Free Dump Days in Livingston County
Livingston County will offer free dump days Oct. 15-17 at the county transfer station on Cutoff Road. The facility will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. Tires will not be accepted.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Chamber Lunch & Learn | Topic is Housing
Help lay the foundation for Crittenden County’s future!
Join the Chamber of Commerce for a Housing Lunch & Learn at noon Tuesday, Sept. 22, at Rocket Arena.
Housing affects more than where we live. It influences our workforce, supports local businesses and plays a critical role in our community’s ability to grow.
For just $15, you can join this important conversation, learn more about local housing needs and help shape the future of Crittenden County.
🎟️ Tickets are $15. Register here:
https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/crittencocofc/laying-the-foundation-lunch-and-learn
We hope to see a strong turnout from Chamber members and others invested in our community’s future!
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
CRH has plenty of vegetables remaining
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Cumberland River Homes'S VEGGETABLE STAND is open from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesdays and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays.
Delivery orders should be emailed to jwring@crh111.org. Orders should be placed early to help ensure same-day delivery. Customers may also email questions about products or delivery areas.
Donations to support Cumberland River Homes may be made at www.cumberlandriverhomes.org or mailed to Cumberland River Homes, 111 N. Hayden Ave., Salem, KY 42078. Supporters may also help by following the organization on Facebook and sharing its posts.
Monday, September 14, 2026
Lyon student charged in shooting threat
School district personnel notified school resource officers of the reported threat around 12:30 p.m. Sept. 11 after a principal received information about statements allegedly made by a student.
SRO Deputy Jason Young interviewed multiple witnesses and identified the student believed to have made the threats. Following consultation with the Lyon County Attorney’s Office, the juvenile, who lives in Princeton, was charged with second-degree terroristic threatening, a Class D felony.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Sheriff Brent White praised students who immediately reported the statements to adults. He said communication among students, school administrators and resource officers was critical to gathering evidence before anyone was harmed.
Sunday, September 13, 2026
Could spar mining return to the area?
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Could fluorspar mining return to the immediate area, bringing dozens of highly skilled, six-figure jobs with it?
CleanTech Vanadium Mining is moving ahead with plans to revive the region’s historic mining industry. Permitting is underway, construction could begin within a year and production may start as early as 2028 or 2029.
In an article published Sept. 10 in The Press full edition, correspondent David R. Drennan explains why CleanTech CEO John Lee says the company has “redoubled” its commitment to the Campbell Crotser project – and what renewed mining could mean for the area.
Read the full story from The Crittenden Press. Subscribe to today!
Friday, September 11, 2026
Crittenden is getting smaller slice of state road aid
In case you missed it... this article appeared in The Crittenden Press full edition the last week of August. It is still meaningful today. Subscribe to The Press and stay up to date on important articles like this one.
Crittenden County is slated to receive $138,087 in Rural Secondary Flex Funds for the 2026-27 fiscal year. That's down from about $180,000 last year and $226,000 two years ago – a decline of nearly $88,000, or 39%, in two years.
“So the trend is less and less and less and cut and cut and cut,” Judge-Executive Perry Newcom said. “I see a point where we get no flex fund money.”
Newcom's comments came during last month's fiscal court meeting when Kentucky Transportation Cabinet officials submitted the county's annual Rural Secondary Road Program recommendations.
The way the program works can be confusing because the money serves both state and county roads.
Kentucky sets aside a portion of state motor-fuels tax revenue for its Rural Secondary Road Program. That
money is divided among counties using a formula based on rural population, road mileage, land area and an equal share for each of Kentucky's 120 counties. However, the Rural Secondary allocation remains under the control of the Transportation Cabinet and is primarily used to maintain and improve state-maintained rural secondary highways, according to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s website.
That's where Flex Funds come in.
Each year, KYTC determines how much of a county's Rural Secondary allocation can be “flexed” away
Thursday, September 10, 2026
THURSDAY C-PLANT NEWscast
News | Sports | More
Today we visit with Leslea Barnes, Extension Agent
and get a full wrapup of a busy 4-H season
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Boil water issued after contractor damages main
Crittenden-Livingston Water District has issued a boil water advisory for customers along Ky. 855 North from the intersection of Allie Brown Road to 3396 Ky. 855 North.
The advisory includes Allie Brown, Emmaus Church, Kirk Bluff South, Wring Grimes and Tyner roads.
A contractor struck a water main in the same area that was under an advisory last week. Customers should boil water used for drinking or cooking until the advisory is lifted.
Bridge open on 654 near Mattoon
MARION, Ky. – Highway KY 654 in Crittenden County reopened this morning following replacement of the bridge over Mattoon Creek.
The road had been closed since early June at mile point 4.18, southeast of U.S. 60 at Mattoon. Motorists should use caution because the new bridge deck and approaches remain compacted gravel.
Paving will be scheduled later and will require another temporary closure.
The $485,000 project serves a section of highway traveled by about 188 vehicles daily.
Railway crash being investigated
The eastbound train was approaching the Jones Keeney Road crossing near Claxton about 10:32 p.m. when the engineer saw the obstruction and attempted to stop. No injuries were reported.
Railroad personnel and sheriff’s deputies cleared the tracks and roadway. Deputy Anthony Brown is investigating. Anyone with information may call the sheriff’s office at 270-365-2088 or Chief Deputy Stacey Blackburn at 270-963-0911.
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
AT&T outage affects county offices
UPDATE | Phones are no working again
MARION, Ky. - Telephone service is currently out at the Crittenden County Office Complex, Crittenden County Detention Center and county road department due to an AT&T service issue.
Crews are working to restore service as soon as possible. Officials did not immediately provide an estimated time for service to return.
Monday, September 7, 2026
Lyon County Sheriff's Weekly Activity
On Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026, around 8:44 p.m., Deputy Luke Fraley conducted a traffic stop on a 2009 Chevrolet in Kuttawa. The driver was identified as Ashley J. Worford, 38, of Kuttawa. Following a roadside investigation, Worford was charged with no operator’s license, possession of marijuana, failure of operator to maintain required insurance — first offense, possession of an open alcoholic beverage container in a motor vehicle and failure to notify DOT of an address change.
On Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026, around 11 p.m., Brent T. McKinney, 50, of Dawson Springs was arrested by a Trigg County deputy based on an investigation and complaint warrant obtained by Deputy Bobby Beeler pertaining to the theft and vandalism of AT&T infrastructure in Lyon County beginning in late July. McKinney is charged with possession of stolen copper wire that was later found to have been salvaged. Numerous locations in Caldwell, Christian, Hopkins, Lyon, Trigg and Webster counties have been affected by these thefts. McKinney was charged with first-degree criminal mischief involving tampering with key infrastructure assets, and he was lodged in the Christian County Detention Center. The investigation is continuing, and more arrests are expected. McKinney faces similar charges in Hopkins County.
On Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026, around 10:15 a.m., court security officers at the Judicial Building contacted the sheriff’s office concerning a man who had reportedly entered the building and was acting oddly and erratically. Chief Deputy Sam Adams and Sheriff Brent White responded. The man
was identified as Coedy R. Trimble, 37, of Eddyville. He believed he was arriving for district court; however, he had missed his court date, which was the previous day. Trimble was determined to be under the influence of methamphetamine and marijuana. He was arrested by Chief Deputy Adams and charged with public intoxication. Trimble was lodged in the Crittenden County Detention Center.On Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026, around 3:47 p.m., first responders were dispatched to a two-vehicle collision on Parkersville Road involving a Lyon County school bus. Deputy Kip Darnell’s investigation determined that a 2023 Hyundai Elantra, driven by Leauna M. West, 19, of Marion, was traveling north on Parkersville Road when she failed to yield half of the roadway to a 2017
Residents escape before home lost to fire
FRANCES, Ky. – Crittenden County firefighters spent more than four hours battling a house fire early Monday on KY 855 South near Frances.A countywide fire department page was issued at 3:06 a.m. for a modular or double-wide home that was reported fully engulfed in flames.
Crittenden County, Marion, Salem and Fredonia fire departments responded to the blaze. Firefighters remained at the scene through the early morning hours and began wrapping up operations around 7:30 a.m.
The residents were in the house when the blaze began but were able to get out unharmed. The structure was a total loss.
Sunday, September 6, 2026
MISSING - AUTHORITIES ASKING FOR HELP
MARION, Ky. – Crittenden County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help locating 15-year-old Brooklyn Nevaeh Shank.She is described as 5 feet, 4 inches tall and weighs approximately 113 pounds. She has brown eyes and black hair with red streaks.
She was last seen wearing a cheetah-print button-up pajama top with matching shorts and brown sandals. She was last seen Friday, Sept. 4, 2026 at approximately 9pm at her home in Marion.
Anyone with information about her whereabouts should contact the Crittenden County Sheriff’s Department by calling 270-965-3500.
Geologists in area collecting tailings
According to survey geologists, “researchers are collecting soil and water samples from old mine tailings ponds in the Western Kentucky Fluorspar District.”
The samples will undergo analysis and will be added to the United States Geological Survey’s national mine waste inventory.
“Every sample helps improve our understanding of historic mine waste and facilitates informed remediation planning and future mineral recovery efforts,” said survey geologists.
The Kentucky Geological Survey is working in partnership with University of Kentucky Mining Engineering.
Saturday, September 5, 2026
Autopsy will be performed in death investigation
MARION, Ky. - Authorities say an autopsy will be conducted early next week as part of an investigation into the death of a Marion man.
The man was taken Tuesday from a residence on Old Shady Grove Road to Crittenden Community Hospital. A few hours later, he was transferred to an Evansville hospital, where he later died for reasons that remain unknown.
No additional details are expected to be released until results of the autopsy are available. See less
Friday, September 4, 2026
UK Research Center hosting grazing program
PRINCETON, Ky. – The University of Kentucky Research and Education Center in Princeton will host the Kentucky Intermediate Grazing School Sept. 23-24.
The two-day program will combine classroom instruction, farm tours and hands-on demonstrations for livestock producers. Topics will include electric fencing, portable water and shade systems, assessing forage availability, plant identification, tall fescue management and frost-seeding clover.
The school will begin at 8 a.m. Sept. 23 and conclude at 5 p.m. Sept. 24 at the Grain and Forage Center of Excellence, 348 University Drive.
Registration costs $60 and includes lunches, snacks and educational materials. Participants are responsible for lodging. Registration is available online through the Kentucky Master Grazer Educational Program or by contacting Katy Trimble at 270-625-5366 or katy.trimble@uky.edu.
ASSISTANCE FOR RIVER COUNTY FARMERS
Farmers in Livingston County, Kentucky, and Pope and Hardin counties in Illinois, may be eligible for emergency loans following a federal drought disaster designation.
Pope and Massac counties were designated primary natural disaster areas because of drought conditions beginning July 28. Livingston and McCracken counties in Kentucky, along with Johnson, Pulaski and Saline counties in Illinois, qualify as contiguous counties.
U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency emergency loans may be used to replace essential equipment or livestock, reorganize farming operations or refinance certain debts. Loan decisions will be based on losses, available collateral and repayment ability.
The application deadline is March 29, 2027. Producers may contact their local USDA Service Center for information.
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Judge dismisses case against judge candidate
MAROIN, Ky. – A misdemeanor false-reporting case against Kent Withrow, who recently filed as a candidate for Crittenden County judge-executive, has been dismissed.
Special prosecutor Lee Riddle said Withrow met all conditions of a plea agreement entered Sept. 3, 2025, and the court dismissed the case Wednesday under the terms of that agreement.
Withrow entered an Alford plea last year to falsely reporting an incident to law enforcement. An Alford plea allows a defendant to maintain innocence while acknowledging that prosecutors have sufficient evidence to obtain a conviction.
Special District Judge Brandon Knoth of Eddyville presided over the case, with Riddle, of Madisonville, representing the Commonwealth as a special prosecutor. Withrow appeared in court Wednesday with his attorney when the case was dismissed.
Kentucky State Police charged Withrow in March 2025 after investigating his claim that Crittenden County Attorney Bart Frazer grabbed him by the neck during an encounter at the Crittenden County Office Complex in December 2024.
At the same time last year, Withrow also faced charges of criminal coercion, harassing communications and harassment without physical contact involving another man and woman. Court records show that prosecution of those charges was deferred for two years as part of the September 2025 agreement. A June 30, 2027 review date has been set by the court on those three charges.
Withrow has used the social media identity “Jebediah Yoder” to criticize local officials, government and other individuals. He publicly connected himself to that identity when the account announced that Kent Withrow, “Jeb Yoder,” had filed as a write-in candidate.
Withrow previously sued the county over the awarding of a roofing contract, but Circuit Judge Daniel Heady dismissed that case. A separate open records lawsuit filed by Withrow against the county concerning records related to the office complex incident remains pending in Crittenden Circuit Court. Additionally, Jailer Athena Hayes has filed a defamation case against Withrow and others, including the fiscal court and another private individual.
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
SOCCER DUO LEADING RECORDS RACE
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Junior captain Adri Berry scored four goals, senior captain Kylie Bloodworth added three and senior Ruby Peek scored once. Bloodworth had three assists, while Berry and Jade Hughes each added one. Goalkeeper Macibelle Hardesty made two saves.
Berry’s performance increased her single season total to a school-record 34 goals, surpassing Lizzie Campbell’s previous mark of 26 set in the 2023 season. Berry, a junior, now has 74 career goals, trailing career leader Melissa Kirk’s 105.
Bloodworth has 18 assists this season, one shy of Taylor Guess’ single-season record of 19 set in 2022. Bloodworth ranks second in program history with 45 career assists, behind Ashley Wheeler’s record of 56 from 2015-18.
Hardesty also became the program’s career saves leader with 387, surpassing Hannah Long’s previous record of 337.
Motorized vehicles prohibited on walking trails
Marion-Crittenden County Park officials are reminding visitors that motorized vehicles are prohibited on the park’s 1.25-mile walking trail and 400-meter oval track.
The prohibition includes e-bikes, electric scooters and other motorized devices. Officials say the restriction is intended to protect walkers, runners and other trail users.
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Write-in candidate's case on court docket Wednesday
MARION, Ky. – A case involving Kent Withrow, who recently filed as a write-in candidate for Crittenden County judge-executive, is expected to be formally resolved Wednesday in Crittenden District Court.
The case involves Withrow’s Alford plea entered a year ago to a misdemeanor charge of falsely reporting an incident to law enforcement.
Court records show Withrow entered the plea Sept. 3, 2025. An Alford plea allows a defendant to maintain innocence while acknowledging that prosecutors have sufficient evidence to obtain a conviction. It carries the same legal effect as a guilty plea.
Special District Judge Brandon Knoth of Eddyville has presided over the case, with special prosecutor Lee Riddle of Madisonville representing the Commonwealth. No appearance by Withrow, Knoth or Riddle is expected Wednesday because the final order has been prearranged, barring further issues in the case. Details of the final order should be available following court proceedings Wednesday.
Kentucky State Police charged Withrow in March 2025 after investigating his claim that Crittenden County Attorney Bart Frazer grabbed him by the neck during an encounter at the Crittenden County Office Complex in December 2024.
Withrow also faced charges of criminal coercion, harassing communications and harassment without physical contact involving another man and woman. Court records show prosecution of those charges was deferred for two years as part of the September 2025 disposition.
Withrow has recently used the social media identity “Jebediah Yoder” to criticize local officials, government and other individuals. He publicly connected himself to that identity when the account announced that Kent Withrow, “Jeb Yoder,” had filed as a write-in candidate. The Crittenden Press has not independently confirmed that Withrow controls every account or authored every post attributed to assumed identities, including a previous social media page named Crittenden County for Change, which apparently no longer exists.
Crittenden County Jailer Athena Hayes also has named Withrow and others as defendants in a pending defamation lawsuit. Withrow previously sued the county over the awarding of a roofing contract, but Circuit Judge Daniel Heady dismissed that case. A separate open-records case filed by Withrow against the county concerning records related to the office-complex incident remains pending in Crittenden Circuit Court.
Links below are to surveillance footage from the 2024 county office complex incident, Withrow’s 911 call reporting the incident and the original article about the incident.
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August 31, 2026
👀 DID YOU SEE WHAT’S IN THIS WEEK’S EARLY BIRD?
There’s a LOT to discover in this week’s Early Bird Shoppers Guide!
From auctions and fall flowers to hunting season prep, local services and a historic Marion landmark — take a look at what our local advertisers have to offer!
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Railey Auction Service has an Estate Auction Saturday, Sept. 5 at 5 p.m. — and there’s plenty to see!
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They also offer food plot development, wildlife habitat development & restoration, drone services, forest stand improvement, hauling, private land management, CRP & government programs and more.
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The Law Office of Abigail Barnes is now open and serving clients with a focus on family law and criminal defense.
Be sure to check out her ad and learn more about the new local office.
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🌾 FARMERS — DID YOU SEE THIS?
There may be money available for farm improvements!
The County Agricultural Incentives Program (CAIP) offers cost-share reimbursement to Crittenden County producers making qualifying investments. Most projects require a 50% match, with up to $2,500 reimbursed. Eligible areas include agricultural diversification, farm infrastructure, fencing and on-farm water, forage and grain improvement, on-farm energy, value-added marketing and more.
Applications are available through the Crittenden County Conservation District.
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