Area death

Linda Lee Nelson, 61 of Marion died Thursday, July 29 at Livingston Hospital. The funnel is Sunday at Gilbert Funeral Home.

Fire on U.S. 60 damages home

Firemen from Crittenden County and Salem responded to a blaze at a home on U.S. 60 Thursday afternoon. The Rushing home was heavily damaged. Firemen were on the scene for almost 2 hours. The blaze started around 2 p.m.

Area Death

Former Western Auto Store operator Dorothy Ella Sprague, 93, of Salem died Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at Livingston Hospital. Visitation will be at Boyd's Funeral Home in Salem Thursday and the funeral is Friday at Whitsell Funeral Home in Sturgis.

Dossett earns scholarship with crown

Ragon Dossett, 16, was crowned Miss Crittenden County Monday night after judging in the annual Lions Club Crittenden County Fair pageant at Fohs Hall.

Dossett is the daughter Craig and Amanda Dossett.

The junior-to-be at Crittenden County High School won a $500 scholarship to Madisonville Community College, $250 gift certificate to Debbrah's in Paducah for an evening gown or prom dress and $100 in cash. She also qualifies for the state fair pageant in January.

Dossett has already taken one college English class from Madisonville so her family was excited about the scholarship.

There were 11 girls vying for the crown. Jenna Copeland, daughter of David and Chris Copeland, was first runnerup; Jordan Thurman, daughter of Jeania Short and David Thurman, was second runnerup; Shelby Dunham, daughter of James and Wendy Dunham, was third runnerup; and Olivia Adams, daughter of Ronnie and Angela Adams, was fourth runnerup.

Dossett was sponsored by Harris Gas, Copeland was sponsored by Just-A-Burgr, Dunham was sponsored by Attorney Rebecca Johnson, Thurman was sponsored by Signature Salon - Kim Lain and Adams was sponsored by Clinic Pharmacy.

Other contestants and sponsors were Kari Joyce (Farmers Bank), Brandyn Murray (family), Shelby Conway (Double Take Salon), Nikki Conger (Tiffany Burkeen and Anna Patton), Jessica Tinsley (Health Quest Wellness Center) and Elizabeth Collins (Signature Salon - Nicole Tabor).

Bobcats host playoff game tonight

The Marion Bobcats will host their first playoff game tonight, the start of a best-of-three series with league champion Tradewater Pirates. Game time is 7:05.

The Bobcats finished four the KIT League. The winner of this short series will play winner of the second-third place teams for the postseason championship.

Results from Tuesday's fair talent show

Ages 12 and under
Matthia Long - 1st place
Miracle Word Church Jr. Praise Corps - 2nd place
Daelynn Hardin - 3rd place

Ages 13-17
Angela O'Leary & LaDonna Herrin - 1st place
Bailey Hart - 2nd place
Emily Hendrix - 3rd place

Ages 18 & up
Miracle Word Church Praise Corps - 1st place
Yvette Martin - 2nd place
Sarah Hardin - 3rd place

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Bobcats host Wednesday playoff game

The Bobcats' postseason game originally slated for today has been delayed a day so that a KIT League regular season champion can be crowned in a one-game playoff Tuesday night between Tradewater and Fulton, both of which finished the season at 27-13.

Marion will now host its first postseason game at 7:05 p.m., Wednesday at Guess Field. It will play the winner of Tuesday's Fulton-Tradewater playoff.

Dossett is fair queen

Ragon Dossett was crowned Miss Crittenden County Monday night during the annual fair pageant at Fohs Hall. She will reign over the Lions Club Fair which continues Tuesday through Saturday at the fairgrounds.

Find photos and more information in this week's printed edition of The Crittenden Press.

Short delays on Ledbetter Bridge

Motorists can expect short delays before crossing the U.S. 60 bridge at Ledbetter Tuesday. Highway inspectors will be on the bridge from approximately 8:30 a.m., until about noon. Flaggers will be allowing one lane of traffic to cross at a time.

Louise's Flowers recognized

Louise's Flowers on Main Street in Marion has been chosen as the Crittenden County Chamber of Commerce Butsiness of the Month.

Pictured is the shop's staff - Phyllis Rushing and Teena York.

See this week's printed edition of The Crittenden Press for more details.

Extension moves to new location

Crittenden County's Extension Service has moved to a new location at 1534 U.S. 60 East.

The office is 1.5 miles from the courthouse and is located inside the former First Baptist Church.

The building was originally built by Production Credit Association. The new office officially opened Monday, July 26. It is open Monday through Friday from 8-12 and 1-4:30.

Little league football registration

Registration for little league football is tonight (Monday) at the Marion Country Club pool. Players will also get a free swim.

Players must be in grades 3 through 6. Cost is $40 each.

Last escapee caught in Clay County

Authorities in Clay County, Ky., have captured escapee Alonzo Jackson, who walked away from a Crittenden County Detention Center work detail on June 30.

Jackson, 44, and Chase Bingham, 19, had both escaped by allegedly stealing a state highway department workers' private vehicle at the maintenance garage on Old Morganfield Road. An extensive search by local authorities shortly after the escape turned up nothing although the two were seen driving on Sisco Chapel Road and one of their jail-issued shirts was found in the roadway. The truck they allegedly took has still not been found.

Bingham was caught by state police in Clinton County, Ky., on July 4.

Police in Manchester, Jackson's home town, had been on the lookout for him since the escape. They located his whereabouts over the weekend and tried to make an arrest, but Jackson got away. A few hours later, he turned himself in to Clay County authorities, said Crittenden Detention Center's Chief Deputy Tammy Robertson.

Arrangements are being made to have Jackson brought back to Crittenden County where he will face escape and theft charges. Jackson was serving time in the Crittenden jail for convictions in Clay and Laurel counties for possession of methamphetamine precursors and theft by unlawful taking. He was serving an eight-year sentence with two years to serve when he escaped. He had been at the Crittenden lockup for only about a month when he and Bingham walked away from from their work release jobs with the state highway department.

Fair pageant is Monday night

The annual Miss Crittenden County Fair Pageant will be held Monday night starting at 6 p.m., at Fohs Hall. Here are a few of the contestants. From left, Shelby Dunham, 17; Shelby Conway, 18; Kari Joyce, 19; Brandyn Murray, 19; and Jordan Thurman, 16.

KSP looking for bank robber

Kentucky State Police seek help in finding the suspect who robbed the Integra Bank on US 41A in Poole Friday morning about 10 a.m.

The lone gunman entered the Webster County bank, brandished a handgun and demanded money. The teller complied with his demands. The suspect fled the scene on foot with an undisclosed amount of money. He was last seen traveling on foot northbound on US 41A. There were no injuries reported.

The suspect is described as a white male with a tan complexion. He is approximately 5-foot-5 to 5-6 with a stocky build. He was wearing dark colored clothes, dark sunglasses and a black baseball hat. The suspect was wearing a piece of white clothing over his face, possibly a bandana or cloth.

The Kentucky State Police request that anyone with information regarding this investigation contact them at 1-270-676-3313 or 1-800-222-5555. Callers may remain anonymous.

Flags at half staff today

Kentucky flags at all state office buildings will be lowered to half-staff today, July 24, to honor a Fort Campbell soldier who died while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Sgt. Shaun M. Mittler, 32, of Austin, Texas, died July 10 in Konar, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained when enemy forces attacked his unit using a rocket-propelled grenade and small arms fire.

Former Southern States owner dies

J.T. May, 74, of Marion, former owner of the Southern States store Crittenden Farm Supply, died early this morning at his home. The funeral is Monday at Marion United Methodist Church.

Myers Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of arrangements.

Fair opens Saturday with mud bogs

Too much mud is not fun.

So says a couple of the boggers who will be entering trucks in this weekend’s mud bogs to kick off the Crittenden County Lions Club Fair.

Tony Davenport and his 15-year-old son have been working on a modified 1995 Chevy truck that young Tucker will be driving Saturday night.

The Davenports like a challenge, but a pit that’s too deep and sloppy can stop every rig and really put a damper on the crowd.

The pit last year for the first fair mud bog was pretty good, Tony Davenport said.

“It just depends on your preference. Some like them deep, some like them shallow so they can go through fast. That really puts on a good show for the crowd instead of getting hung up after 15 or 20 feet.”

Tucker Davenport will have plenty of horsepower under him when he accelerates through the slop. His rig is powered by a 540-cubic-inch, big block Chevy engine and an extra large carburetor.

To read the rest of this article, see this week's printed edition.

Pictured above is Tucker and Tony Davenport working on their bog truck.

FAIR SCHEDULE

SATURDAY JULY 24

2 p.m., Backwoods Mud Bogs at Fairgrounds

$10 adults / $5 ages 6-15 / 5-under free. Event held at lower fairgrounds; bring lawn chairs for seating. Contact John Carter at 704-2224.

MONDAY, JULY 265

6 p.m., Miss Crittenden County Pageant at Fohs Hall

$8 adults / $5 ages 6-15 / 5-under free. Contact Natalie Parish at 988-381.

TUESDAY, JULY 27

11:30 a.m., to 2:30 p.m., 4-H exhibits entries accepted

5 p.m., Midway opens

Wrist bands for all-night riding are $10

7 p.m., Talent Contest & Family Night at Fairgrounds

$2 each. Cost is underwritten by Farmers Bank and Conrad’s Food Store. Contact Chris O’Leary at 704-1868.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 28

9 a.m., Youth Poultry and Rabbit Show

11:30 a.m., to 2 p.m., Agriculture Division Exhibits accepted

4 p.m., Youth Pet Show Contact Bonnie Baker at 965-5236

5 p.m., Midway opens

Wrist bands for all-night riding are $15

7 p.m., Horse Show Fairgrounds

$5 everyone / 5-under free. Contact County Extension Office at 965-5236.

THURSDAY, JULY 29

8 a.m., to 9:30 a.m., Goat weigh-in

9:30 a.m., Youth goat and sheep shows

9:30 a.m., Sheep weigh-in

Show immediately follows goat show

9:30 a.m., to noon Open crafts, photography, textiles, food, canned goods accepted at Crittenden Public Library

1:30 - 6 p.m., Crittenden Library exhibits open for viewing

5 p.m. Midway opens

Wrist bands for all-night riding are $15

6-8 p.m., Exhibit hall open for viewing 4-H Club and livestock exhibits

7 p.m., Lawn Mower Pull and Lawn Mower Demolition Derby Fairgrounds. $8 adults / $5 ages 6-15 / 5-under free. Contact Anthony Wallace at 703-5912.

FRIDAY, JULY 30

8 a.m., Youth Hog Show

Youth Beef Show follows immediately after hog show

9-10:30 a.m., Check-out 4-H and Agriculture Division Exhibits, Fairground

9-10:30 a.m., Exhibits at Crittenden Public Library open for viewing

10:30-11:30 a.m., Check-out for Open Division Exhibits at Crittenden Public Library

5 p.m., Midway opens

Wrist bands for all-night riding are $15

7 p.m., Tractor Pull and Truck Pull Fairgrounds

$8 adults / $5 ages 6-15 / 5-under free. Contact Jared Belt (tractor) at 871-4502. Jordan James (trucks) at 704-9638.

SATURDAY, JULY 31

5 p.m. Midway opens

Wrist bands for all-night riding are $15

7 p.m., Demolition Derby Fairgrounds

$8 adults / $5 ages 6-15 / 5-under free.

Contact Brian Kirk at 704-1210 or Corey Nesbitt at 556-3638

Area deaths

Bobby Norris Williams, 69, of Salem, died Tuesday, July 20, at his home. The funeral is Friday at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem.

Kay Shewcraft, 71, of Marion died Tuesday at her home. The funeral is Saturday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion.

Nathan Russell, 40, of Marion died Tuesday at Caldwell Medical Center. The funeral is Saturday at Myers Funeral Home in Marion. Russell was a candidate for sheriff in Crittenden County in 2006. He died of natural causes.

William Arthur “Billy” Willbanks, 71, of Salem, died Tuesday, July 20, at Salem Springlake Health and Rehabilitation Center. The funeral is Sunday at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem.