County's Recycling Program Idled for Now

West Kentucky Correctional Complex near Fredonia has terminated its recycling program, creating a trickle-down effect for Crittenden and other nearby counties.

Crittenden County Judge-Executive Perry Newcom says the county’s recycling bins are currently full and there’s nowhere to take the material.  

“We are out of the recycling business until we can get something resolved and in place,” the judge said Tuesday.

 A coalition of area counties is looking at other options, Newcom said. He hopes to find something short-term even if a permanent resolution to the matter is farther down the road.

So for now, neither the convenience center nor the county’s recycling trailers that are located at various places across the county will not be accepting recyclable material.

Mishap at courthouse Tuesday

Policeman George Foster moves a bench from the scene

A mishap on the lawn of the Crittenden County Courthouse destroyed two aluminum benches around 10:15 a.m., Tuesday while county workers were moving furniture at the building set to be demolished in the coming months.

A vehicle swerved onto the sidewalk along Main Street before stopping at the intersection of West Carlisle Street. 

Marion City Policeman George Foster moved the second damaged bench from the car's path before it was allowed to leave the scene.

Grandparents invited to CCHS lunch Wednesday

Grandparents Day will be observed Wednesday, Jan. 31 at Crittenden County High School cafeteria.

The lunchroom will be filled with social guests during a Grandparents Day event. Pre-registration is required to attend. Check in the front office of CCHS. Cash or check is accepted for lunch, which is $4.75. 

Master gives $1 million to UK

Jim Master

Jim Master played basketball at Kentucky from 1980-84 for coach Joe Hall and finished his career with 1,283 points, 254 assists, 209 rebounds and 60 steals in 121 games. He was a 48.5 percent shooter from the field and 84.9 percent shooter at the foul line. 

He was Indiana Mr. Basketball in 1980 and a McDonald’s All-American. He was a two-time all-SEC pick.

Master, a business major at UK, fell in love with the Big Blue and stayed in Lexington where he works as a financial manager after the career path was suggested to him by his late teammate Bret Bearup. Master appreciated what Kentucky did for him athletically and academically and about 1 1/2 years ago met with UK athletics director to discuss making a donation to the university.

“I manage money and knew some day if I was in a fortunate position I wanted to give back to the university. Mitch is a Christian. I am a Christian. I respect Mitch Barnhart and if UK had another AD I would not have had that meeting,” Master said. “As I get older I am very proud to be a very small part of Kentucky basketball history.

“I also graduated from the University of Kentucky with a business degree. My brother got his MBA at Kentucky. I am all about helping kids and Mitch convinced me these athletes are kids. I am part of the UK tradition and a big fan of Mitch. My son, Leo, is 14 and he didn’t care anything about basketball but is now addicted to basketball because of this team.”

Master and his wife have donated $1 million to the university with half designated for the business school and half to athletics. 

“I’ve had good fortune and this was the right time to do this,” Master, who played in the 1984 Final Four, said. “Mitch said a lot of good things when we first met and my wife and I thought about this for over a year and things got even better for us. We know there are other causes that could use the money but Mitch helped convince us this was also a good move to make.”

Master said he trusted Barnhart to use the donation for what he thinks is needed the

Vehicle taxes are income tax deduction

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Did you know that vehicle taxes you paid last year 

can be used as a deduction on your 2023 tax return?

Scan the QR code on this notice to be directed to the Crittenden County Clerk's vin look-up page or enter 

the web address shown at right.

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Mud on US 641 creating havoc

Sheriff Evan Head says traffic will be delayed today on US 641 while thehighway is cleared

A spill has left mud on it.

The sheriff recommends motorist detour via Mott City Road for the time being.

Heart scans discounted in February at LH

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Heart scans used to detect plaque and other abnormalities in coronary arteries are discounted to $75 in February at Livingston Hospital.

The cardiology clinic at the Salem facility conducts CT Cardiac Scoring, which is a non-invasive scan of the heart to determine heart disease risks.

Individuals who have a family history of heart disease, have high blood pressure, diabetes and related risk factors are ideal candidates for this 15-minute test.

Weekday and special Saturday hours are available in February. Call (270) 988-2181 to schedule an appointment.

See how local deer harvest stacks up

 Hunters may be surprised by Crittenden County's total deer harvest this past season.

See where Crittenden's recent take lines up against historic harvest figures, other nearby counties and the rest of the state.

Crittenden was once the state's top harvest county, but things have changed.

Get all the details in this week's full edition of The Crittenden Press.

Pickers looking for Kentucky gems

The History Channel's hit show American Pickers is coming through Kentucky in March and its producers are looking for hidden treasures.

The cable television documentary series explores the world of antique “picking” and follows some of the most skilled pickers in the industry as they hunt for America's most valuable antiques. Pickers do not pick stores, flea markets, malls, auction businesses, museums or anything open to the public, according to an article in the Courier-Journal. Instead, the team is looking for authentic, rare treasures.

Cineflex is the production company that films the program. It has announced that Mike Wolfe, Danielle Colby, and their team will be part of the filming in Kentucky.

American Pickers previously visited Kentucky in 2018.

If interested, send your name, phone number, location and description of the collection with photos to americanpickers@cineflix.com or call 646-493-2184. Follow the team on Facebook @GOTAPICK.

New Livingston County judge sworn Tuesday

A swearing in ceremony will be conducted Tuesday morning at Smithland to formally seat Teris Swanson as the next Livingston County Judge-Executive.

Gov. Andy Beshear has made the appointment following the resignation earlier this month of Judge Garrett Gruber.

See this week's full edition of The Crittenden Press for more about Swanson, her appointment as county judge and her deep roots in the county. 

Lady Rocket All A game LIVE broadcast

Long Road Trip for CCHS

Basketball Lady Rockets will hit the road today for a long trip across Kentucky to Corbin where the All A Classic State Tournament will be held Wednesday through Sunday at the Corbin Arena.

CCHS will be taking on Lexington Christian (14-2) in the opening round at 7 p.m., (CST). Live video broadcast of the game will be available for a fee at Go.Prepspin.com. WMJL will carry a live audio feed provided by the tournament’s official broadcast team.

Crittenden County (10-7), making its ninth state tournament appearance, is the winningest Second Region team in All A tournament history.

CCHS lost to Bethlehem in last year’s All A opener.

The Lady Rockets have played LCA only one other time in history, and that result was a two-point loss in the 2011 All A Classic State Tournament. That was the same year CCHS won the Second Region KHSAA Tournament for the only time in history.

UPDATED: Morning drop off procedure at CCMS/CCHS

A modification of morning drop-off at the Crittenden County Middle and High School campus will take effect Tuesday, Jan. 23. The new procedures began Monday, Jan. 22 as a result of upcoming construction project at Crittenden County Middle School.

Superintendent Tony Driver explains the morning adjustment.

Parsons never expected UK HOF

Dick Parsons was an All-America shortstop at the University of Kentucky and three-year letterman in basketball under coach Adolph Rupp who later became UK’s head baseball coach for two years and assistant basketball coach under Joe Hall for 11 seasons, including the 1978 national championship season.

The 1957 Harlan High School graduate hit .400 his senior year to become an All-American and was a two-time all-Southeastern Conference pick. In basketball he scored 511 points in three seasons when UK went 61-19.

In basketball, Parsons scored 511 points in three varsity seasons at UK and helped the Cats to a 61-19 record and two appearances in the NCAA Tournament.

Parson was a team captain in both sports at UK but admits he was a bit surprised when he got the news he was being inducted into the UK Athletics Hall of Fame last fall. 

“(UK athletics director) Mitch Barnhart called me. I was at a stop sign in Harrodsburg and was really pleased I was stopped because it took me by total surprise,” Parsons said. “I just never thought about anything like that happening.

“I had a good baseball career and was part of some good teams for coach Rupp. I really enjoyed coaching at Kentucky, too.”

Being a two-sport athlete when he played at UK was not unusual. He remembers Fran Tarkenton, who went on to a successful NFL career, was a second baseman at Georgia when he was also the starting quarterback for the Bulldogs.

“A lot of us played two sports. It was always a week after basketball ended and we would take off for a

The Landing offers life-changing programs

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The Landing is a program offered through Celebrate Recovery for middle and high school students.

Held each Thursday at 6 p.m., The Landing provides a healthy place for teens to work through struggles, either spiritually or emotionally. In doing so, the student ministry directs teens toward the freedom found in Jesus Christ.

A meal begins at 5:30 p.m., with programming at 6 p.m. at Marion Baptist Church.

CCMS/CCHS traffic reconfiguration

NEW TRAFFIC PATTERN FOR SCHOOLS | Starts Monday

A video showing the new traffic configuration for student drop-off and pick-up helps prepare parents for a change in procedures beginning Monday, Jan. 22 at Crittenden County Middle and High School campus.

The change in drop-off and pick-up locations is prompted by the start of ground work and spring construction of a two-story addition to Crittenden County Middle School.

Only buses will access the CCMS parking lot, while parents will utilize only Old Salem Road to gain entrance to campus on West Elm Street.

Boil water order lifted

Marion's boil water order was lifted this morning shortly before 10am.

The city had been under a couple of different boil orders for the last couple of days due to clarity issues after water main breaks caused by the weather.

So, you want to go off the grid?

Crittenden County Extension is hosting a seminar Monday to help you get started with off-the-grid power generation.

From hunting cabins to electric fences, there's always a desire to have power off the grid.

You can learn all of the basics, including what kind of budget you will need.

Grab this week's full edition of The Crittenden Press for a front-page article about how you can participate. 

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Boil water order remains in effect

Marion's boil water order remains in effect tonight.

Mayor D'Anna Browning says all leaks are repaired and as soon as laboratory tests re-affirm water quality, the order will be lifted.

Test results are expected to be available at some point mid-morning Friday.

No school again Friday

Due to continued hazardous roads, there will be no school in Crittenden County on Friday, Jan. 19. 

This will be an NTI Day, with students completing Day 4 work in their packets.