Court Street transitioning to one way

MARION, Ky. — Due to ongoing construction at the new Crittenden County Judicial Center, Court Street in downtown Marion will permanently transition to a one-way street as early as next week.

Traffic will flow south to north, and signage is expected to be installed in the coming days. Striping of the new angled parking layout will follow shortly after.

City and county officials said the change is necessary to accommodate infrastructure updates and planned features along the back of the courthouse property. Construction supervisors are coordinating closely with local leaders to implement the change with minimal disruption.

Motorists and property owners along Court Street are encouraged to prepare for the new traffic pattern and directional parking shift. City officials plan to notify affected property owners directly.

Local text service launching Friday

Crittenden County Clerk Daryl Tabor has launched a new text service called TextMyGov. It’ll send out important info, like election updates or vehicle registration reminders, straight to your phone. 

If you’re in the 42064 ZIP code, you may get a text from 91896 to opt in. If not, just text “CRITTENDENCLERK” to 91896 to sign up. You can opt out anytime by texting STOP.

Highway closed Aug. 6 near county line

WEBSTER COUNTY, Ky. – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans to close a section of KY 120 near the Crittenden County line on Wednesday, Aug. 6, to replace a failing cross drain.

The highway will be blocked to through traffic between KY 1525 (Gardner Lane) at mile point 0.62 and Diamond Green Grove Road at mile point 2.309. The closure is expected to last from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., with the work centered near the 1.5 mile point.

There will be no marked detour, and motorists are advised to plan alternate routes.

Three charged in alleged murder plot

ALLEGED SHOOTING WAS IN FEBRUARY;

IN MEXICO COMMUNITY OF CRITTENDEN COUNTY

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Three individuals are being held without bond in the Crittenden County Detention Center on conspiracy to commit murder and other charges following the conclusion of a months-long investigation into a winter shooting in the Mexico community of southern Crittenden County.

The arrests stem from a Feb. 10 incident in which an unnamed male victim in his 30s was allegedly shot while driving along KY 70 near the intersection with Jackson School Road around 4 a.m. The victim sustained a gunshot wound to the left hip but was able to drive himself to Crittenden Community Hospital. The victim has recovered.

As a result of an investigation by the West Kentucky Violent Crime Task Force, Lyon County Sheriff’s Department and Crittenden County Sheriff Evan Head, arrests were made Thursday after sealed indictments were handed down Tuesday by the Crittenden County Grand Jury.

Jailed are Allison Robinson, 25, of Marion, charged with a Class B felony conspiracy to commit murder; Travis Robinson, 47, of Marion, charged with a Class B felony conspiracy to commit murder, a Class D felony possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, a Class D felony tampering with physical evidence and for allegedly being a persistent felony offender (PFO); and Jonathan Chase York, 40, of Marion, charged with a Class B felony for attempted murder, a Class D felony for possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, a Class D felony tampering with physical evidence and for allegedly being a persistent felony offender (PFO). The Class B felony charges against the two male suspects are enhanceable to Class A felonies under the PFO indictments. Based on the charges, it appears that York is believed to have been the actual shooter. 

Travis Robinson was taken into custody in Kuttawa at 12:44 a.m. Thursday by Lyon County Deputy Bobby Beeler. York and Allison Robinson were arrested in Crittenden County by Sheriff Evan Head later in the day.

Back in February, authorities said the shooting involved a small-caliber handgun, likely larger than a .22, and the bullet entered through the driver’s side door of the victim’s Ford Mustang. The investigation revealed enough evidence to warrant multiple felony charges against the three suspects, each of whom will be arraigned in Crittenden Circuit Court on Thursday, Aug. 14.

Beeler was initially involved in the investigation while he was briefly a deputy in Crittenden County. He later transferred to the Lyon County Sheriff’s Department, but continued the investigation with help from the other agencies.

At this time, a motive behind the shooting has not been publicly disclosed. All three suspects have lengthy criminal records involving drugs and other crimes. Three weeks ago, Allison Robinson was convicted in Crittenden Circuit Court of being in possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) and misdemeanor charges of second-degree possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. She was given a probated three-year sentence. Travis Robinson is facing a firearms charge in Hopkins County, with formal sentencing set for Aug. 25. He also has previous trafficking convictions in Crittenden County and other felony convictions on his record. York has previous drug convictions in Crittenden and Caldwell counties and is currently on parole from at least one conviction. 

Post office lobby closed, back door open

Marion postmaster Adam Graham

The lobby of the Marion Post Office closed Thursday due to ceiling damage. It is closed indefinitely until work can be completed. 

Post office patrons may conduct business through the back door of the building on East Carlisle Street by ringing the buzzer near the loading dock.

Post office box access, stamp purchases and package drop-off will 

be handled by staff through the back entrance. 

Postmaster Adam Graham said a timeline for repairs should be known later today after a contractor surveys the problem.

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Tabor Road closing Friday for shoulder repair

A Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Crittenden County Highway Maintenance Crew plans to temporarily close Tabor Road and KY 1113 on Friday, Aug. 1, weather permitting.

Tabor Road, a county-maintained route, runs south from the intersection of KY 902 and KY 855 to connect with KY 1113 at the Crittenden-Lyon County Line.

The closure will extend from KY 902 in Crittenden County to KY 1943 in Lyon County.

KYTC crews will be performing shoulder repairs along both sides of the roadway. Work is scheduled to take place from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday.

Motorists are asked to plan ahead and use alternate routes.

Tabor Road has seen increased traffic since the closure of the Livingston Creek Bridge at mile point 9.4 on KY 295, southeast of Dycusburg.

The new Livingston Creek Bridge is currently under construction, with an estimated completion date of the end of September, weather permitting. 

Fair Runs through Saturday Night

 

Crittenden County Fair Queens for 2025 are (from left) Brinley Tramble, 

Miss Crittenden County Teen; (Kendall Brooke Buell-Belt, 

Miss Pre-Teen; and Ella Geary, Miss Crittenden County.

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• Just $5 per carload (kids FREE!)

• 5:30 PM: 4-H Poultry Show

• 6:00 PM: FFA Pedal Tractor Contest

• 7:00 PM: Stick Horse Contest & Barrel Racing

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• CAR SHOW: 9 a.m.–3 p.m. @ the Fairgrounds
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• DEMOLITION DERBY: 7 p.m.
  Gate: $15 (16+), $5 (ages 6–15), under 5 FREE
  Contact: Rodney Travis (270) 704-9514

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KY 91 closed Thursday for road work

FREDONIA, Ky. — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans to close KY 91 in Caldwell County on Thursday, July 31, for a cross drain replacement.

The closure will block the highway to through traffic from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. between KY 70 in Fredonia (mile marker 23.3) and KY 139 in Princeton (mile marker 13.9). The work zone will fully block KY 91 between Bright Hill Road (15 mm) and East White Sulfur Road (16 mm).

A marked detour will direct drivers along KY 70 and KY 139. Motorists may also bypass the closure using U.S. 62 and U.S. 641 through Eddyville, though this alternate will not be marked.

The closure is expected to last one day.

Crash blocking I-24

GRAND RIVERS, Ky. — A crash has blocked both westbound lanes of Interstate 24 near mile marker 31 in Livingston County, according to a release from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.

Traffic is being detoured using the I-24 Exit 31 off-ramp at KY 453 (Grand Rivers/Smithland) and routed back onto the interstate via the on-ramp. Emergency crews are on scene, but there is currently no estimate for how long the closure will last.

Heavy traffic is expected along KY 453 and at the interchange as westbound motorists navigate the detour. Drivers are urged to avoid the area if possible.

Marion Post Office lobby temporary closed

Update: The lobby of the office is open.

The lobby of the Marion Post Office is closed indefinitely until work can be completed to repair ceiling damage.  Post office patrons may conduct business through the back door of the building on East Carlisle Street by ringing the buzzer near the loading dock. 

Post office box access, stamp purchases and package drop-off will be handled by staff through the back entrance. There is no timeline for repairs.

Lyon County Sheriff's Activity

WEEKLY SHERIFF'S REPORT

On Tuesday, July 15, around 12:24 p.m., deputies served a Whitley County bench warrant on Justin G. Jaynes, 33, of Williamsburg, for nonpayment of fines and court costs associated with a criminal mischief case.

Later that day, around 1:30 p.m., deputies responded to a criminal mischief complaint from the Lyon County judge-executive’s office regarding a county road that had been trenched by someone installing a water line to a nearby barn. The investigation led to Chief Deputy Sam Adams citing Lonnie J. McFadden, 48, of Oakland City, Ind., for second-degree criminal mischief. The estimated damage was $900. McFadden will face an August court date.

On Wednesday, July 16, around 8:15 a.m., Sheriff Brent White served a Lyon District Court bench warrant on Aiden J. B. Whiteman, 23, of Hickory, who had failed to appear in court for a DUI-related case. He was turned over to the Lyon County Jailer.

On Thursday and Friday, July 17–18, deputies served warrants on the following individuals:

• Bradley Tanner, 45, of Calhoun, charged with second-degree escape out of Jefferson County. He awaits extradition.
• Valerie Turner, 40, of Cave City, charged with flagrant non-support out of Hart County. She awaits extradition.
• Wendy C. Furbush, 60, of Glasgow, charged with failure to appear in Barren District Court for a theft-related case. She awaits extradition.
• Jimmy L. Clark, 21, of Clay, charged on four warrants from Webster County for failure to appear in cases involving criminal mischief, assault, disorderly conduct and traffic offenses. He awaits extradition.
• Mackenzie Redd, 34, of Kuttawa, charged with contempt of court in a Graves District Court traffic case. Redd posted a cash bond and was released.

On Sunday, July 20, around 7:19 a.m., Deputy Josh Travis served a Lyon Circuit Court bench warrant on Marcko N. Palomo for failure to appear. He had been extradited to Kentucky from Florida and faces charges related to a felony drug trafficking case. Palomo was lodged in the Crittenden County Detention Center.

On Monday, July 21, around 3:38 p.m., deputies along with Eddyville and Kuttawa fire personnel responded to a hazardous materials incident on KY 293 at I-24. A semi hauling cars ruptured a fuel tank while exiting I-24 at Exit 45, spilling more than 300 gallons of diesel. KY 293 and the ramp were closed until midnight while cleanup and road repairs were completed. KYTC and KSP personnel also assisted.

On Tuesday, July 22, around 11:13 a.m., Chief Deputy Sam Adams investigated a scam. A citizen received a computer pop-up claiming the device had been hacked and was scammed into sending thousands of dollars in Bitcoin to fraudsters located outside the U.S. The sheriff reminds the public not to divert money

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Fair events begin Saturday with pulls

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Events associated with the Crittenden County Lions Club Fair begin Saturday with the tractor and truck pulls.

Four additional nights of activities include pageants at Fohs Hall, a free Family Night, car show and the fan-favorite demolition derby.

All events, other than the pageant, are held at the Lions Club Fairgrounds near City-County Park in Marion.

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🔹 P&H Cattle Co. – American Wagyu beef, pork, chicken & seafood
🔹 Croft Family Farms – Whole or half hogs & lambs, delivery available
🔹 Mary’s Veggie Station – Jellies, sauces, pickles & produce (Crittenden Springs Rd)
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Back to School in Livingston

SMITHLAND, Ky. — Livingston County Schools will host its annual Cardinal Kick-Off event on Monday, July 28, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Livingston Central High School.

The districtwide back-to-school celebration will include free school supplies, food and drinks, games, music, and door prizes. Student physicals will also be available on site. Organizers say the event is designed for the whole family.

The event is presented by the Family First Resource Center and Cardinal Connection.

Season dock launched at Riverview

The seasonal boat dock at Riverview Park, located at the former Dam 50 site on the Ohio River in northern Crittenden County, was installed recently after high water levels had delayed its placement. Crews were finally able to anchor the floating dock after river levels dropped below the mooring hardware. 

Access to the park remains a challenge. The bridge on the main road leading into Riverview Park is still out, forcing campers and day users to reach the site via backroads over Cotton Patch Hill. The detour has significantly reduced traffic to the park’s campground this summer. Officials now say the bridge is not expected to be reopened until November.

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