Snow creating driving hazards this morning

Western Kentucky counties have been blanketed by anywhere from 1 to 7 inches of snow across the region, according to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, which has had crews out all night clearing roads. The greatest accumulation was in Trigg County, said highway department spokesman Keith Todd. Crittenden County received from 1-2 inches, depending on the area.

Much of the accumulation in the early hours was in the form of wet snow, Todd said, making it fairly easy for crews to plow off of roadways. Crews are working in conservation mode to help maintain salt supplies, so some travel lanes that would otherwise be mostly clear of snow at this hour may still be snow covered.

Motorists should use appropriate caution and allow extra travel time on the morning commute. Basic winter driving rules apply, buckle up, slow down, and allow extra stopping distances.

Fit Camp cancelled today at FBF

Full Body Fitness has cancelled its Fit Camp today due to the weather.

No school today in Crittenden County

There will be no school in Crittenden County today, Wednesday, Jan. 26. This is the eighth day students have missed this year for snow.

Twin Bridges lane restriction Friday

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans to restrict northbound traffic to one lane on the US 41 Twin Bridges on Friday.

All northbound traffic will move to the left-hand or passing lane starting about 8:30 a.m. The northbound lane restriction is expected to remain up until approximately 2 p.m.

The northbound lane restriction is to allow maintenance on barge hit detection sensors on the northbound bridge. Motorists should be alert for slowing and merging traffic near the KY 414/Stratman Road/Wolf Hills Road intersection.

The US 41 Twin Bridges, also known as the Bi-State Viet Nam Gold Star Memorial Bridges, are located at US 41 about a mile south of the Kentucky-Indiana State Line. They carry approximately 40,000 vehicles per day across the Ohio River between Henderson and Evansville.

Lady Rockets win region; advance to state

Crittenden County's girls' basketball team beat Lyon County in the Second Region All A Classic championship game Monday night at Rocket Arena. It was the Lady Rockets' fifth regional Class A title in 14 seasons.

The girls will play in the Kentucky All A Classic State Tournament starting Feb. 2 at Richmond.

Stay tuned for highlights and details at the Rocket Basketball blog, click here.

Upward basketball cancelled

Upward Basketball at Marion Baptist Church is cancelled tonight due to snow.

Area deaths

Glenn Eugene Joyce, 61, of Marion died Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah. Graveside services are Thursday at Crowell Cemetery. Myers Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Larry Pace Doom, 58, of Salem died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011 at his home. Myers Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Clifford Dale Krone, 79, of Marion died Monday, Jan. 17, 2011 at Crittenden Hospital. The funeral is Wednesday in Fort Worth, Texas. Myers Funeral Home was in charge of local arrangements.

Faculty, staff not required to work today

Originally, Crittenden County Board of Education faculty and staff were going to be required to work a half day today despite students being out for snow. That has changed. Faculty and staff will not have to report today.

Lady Rockets play for championship tonight

Crittenden County's 12-3 Lady Rocket basketball is playing Lyon County (9-4) tonight for the Second Region Class A Tournament championship. The winner advances to the state tournament next week in Richmond.

Rocket Arena is hosting both the girls' and boys' All A Classic regional championships. The girls' title game is at 6 p.m., and the boys' championship, featuring Lyon County and University Heights, will be at 8 p.m., tonight.

Despite the snow, these games are still on schedule for tonight.

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No school today, faculty and staff will report

There will be no school in Crittenden County for students today, Monday, Jan 24.

However, faculty and staff will report at noon for a half day.

Area deaths

Robert Johnson, 84, of Salem,died Sunday, Jan. 23, at Salem Springlake Health of Rehabilitation Center.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time at Boyd Funeral Directors.

James B. Whitworth, 73, of Salem, died Saturday, Jan. 22 at Livingston Hospital.

There will be no services. Boyd Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements

Area Death

Dora Jean McDowell, 75, of Salem, died Saturday, Jan. 22, at her home in Salem.

The funeral is Wednesday at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem.

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Tonight's Class A Tournament postponed; four games at Rocket Arena Saturday

The semifinal rounds of the Class A Basketball Tournament scheduled for tonight at Rocket Arena have been postponed.

There will be four Class A Tournament semifinal games held Saturday at Rocket Arena. The schedules is as follows:

SATURDAY'S SEMIFINALS

Girls: Lyon County vs. Dawson Springs, 2 p.m.

Girls: Crittenden County vs. Livingston Central, 3:30 p.m.

Boys: Lyon County vs. Livingston Central, 5 p.m.

Boys: Caldwell County vs. University Heights, 6:30 p.m.

CHAMPIONSHIPS: The girls' championship game will be held at 6 p.m., Monday and the boys' championship game at 8 p.m., Monday.

Highway department advises of hazardous conditions

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is continuing to urge motorists to avoid unnecessary travel today, and to be prepared for hazardous driving conditions across western Kentucky.

Highway snow-removal crews reported re-freezing of roadways overnight, particularly on bridges and overpasses.

There is concern this morning about the potential for freezing fog.

Highways throughout area starting to refreeze

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is urging motorists to avoid unnecessary travel overnight and be prepared for hazardous driving conditions on the Friday morning commute across western Kentucky.

At 7 p.m., Thursday evening, driving lanes are clear on I-24 and most area parkways. However, crews are reporting some signs of re-freezing, particularly on bridges and overpasses. Highways that have been cleared down to the driving surface that have not fully dried this evening are likely to re-freeze as temperatures plunge into the low teens overnight.

Temperatures below 20 degrees greatly diminish the ice-fighting properties of salt and calcium chloride, said Keith Todd of the Kentucky Department of Highways.

"That will make for particularly hazardous driving on the morning commute. The cold temperatures will severely limit the ability of highway crews to improve driving conditions until temperatures start to warm through the morning hours Friday," Todd said.

Motorists should slow down and allow extra travel time.

In addition, the low temperatures can turn something as simple as a flat tire into life-threatening situation. Motorists should carry winter-weight clothing and be prepared to deal with the cold temperatures.

No school on Friday in Crittenden

Crittenden County schools will not be in session again Friday due to the snow.

Snow creating fun, problems in county

Several minor accidents were reported in the area today as snowy roads have made travel difficult. Many businesses in Marion closed for the day or closed early.

Pictured here are some of the local residents who found some fun in the wintry precipitation. They are Kara Hatifled and her children Jaxon and Hattie.

Upward basketball cancelled

Marion Baptist Church's Upward basketball and cheerleading has been cancelled for Thursday night.