Crittenden Community Hospital CEO Shawn Bright
explains the healthcare facility's new designation
and some changes that come along with it
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Courthouse furnishings auctioned Saturday
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A host of furniture, cabinetry, tools and miscellaneous items will be auctioned by Buntin Auction Services.
Pictures can be found on Buntin Auction Service's Facebook page.
Most of the furnishings in the new Crittenden County Office
Complex on Industrial Drive replaced items once used in the former courthouse, which is scheduled for demolition.
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Pinwheels promote abuse prevention
At right, Marion Mayor D'Anna Browning adds a pinwheel to a row placed by representatives
during the annual April event.
Pinwheels and other abuse prevention materials are available at the Crittenden County Extension Service.
LH heart scans ideal for Mom
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A heart scan, or CT cardiac scoring, is a quick, painless and non-invasive procedure that tests for plaque and other conditions that create a risk for heart disease.
There are several risk factors that make Mom a candidate for heart disease. Call today to schedule
a test.
Crittenden preschool screenings begin this week
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Screenings are administered by school officials
April 19 and April 26, May 2 and July 16.
Call Crittenden Elementary at (270) 965-2243 to schedule a screening. See accompanying list of
required documents to present at screening.
Monday, April 15, 2024
Are you a weather watcher?
So, each month The Crittenden Press recaps weather highs and lows and other regularities and anomalies from the previous 30 days.
Our database of weather patterns for Crittenden County provides an historic reference so we can track trends over time. It's just another way we put Crittenden County First in our coverage.
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Sunday, April 14, 2024
Crittenden County Schools hiring bus drivers
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Transportation positions pay $16.15 per hour, and there are benefits for full-time employees.
Friday, April 12, 2024
Courthouse furnishings sold April 20
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A host of furniture, cabinetry, tools and miscellaneous items will be auctioned by Buntin Auction Services.
Pictures can be found on Buntin Auction Service's Facebook page.
Most of the furnishings in the new Crittenden County Office
Complex on Industrial Drive replaced items once used in the former courthouse, which is scheduled for demolition.
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Gardner estate sale Friday, Saturday
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The estate sale will be held from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday and from 8 a.m.-noon, Saturday.
Address for the sale is 2860 KY 120 in Marion.
Sen. Howell: Closing out 2024 session
By Sen. Jason Howell
Collaborating closely with our colleagues in the House of Representatives, we’ve successfully crafted and passed a comprehensive biennial budget that places vital investments in education, public safety, and economic development at the forefront of our priorities.
In our commitment to enhancing education, we have significantly boosted funding through the Support Education Excellence in Kentucky (SEEK) formula. By doing so, we are ensuring that every child in Kentucky has access to a quality education, regardless of their ZIP code. Specifically, we have increased the SEEK per-pupil base guarantee to $4,326 in FY 25 and to $4,586 in FY 26, representing a 3 percent increase from the FY 24 base amount of $4,200 and a 6 percent increase from the FY 25 amount of $4,326.
We are also making important strides in improving public safety. Through measures like HB 5, the “Safer Kentucky Act,” and Senate Bill (SB) 2, we are taking concrete steps to better protect our communities and support our youth.
SB 2 aims to fortify safety measures, promote trauma-informed care, and enhance mental health support in Kentucky schools through the introduction of the Kentucky Guardian program. Meanwhile, HB 5, targets repeat violent offenders, cracking down on crime at various levels and modernizing outdated criminal statutes. This comprehensive approach seeks to bolster public safety and strengthen community resilience.
Among the bills supporting our transportation infrastructure are HB 265, HB 266, and House Joint Resolution (HJR) 92.
HB 265, the Transportation Operating Budget, allocates $7.2 billion across FY 25 and 26, including
What to expect now that Coach Cal is gone
KENTUCKY TODAY
For the third time in his tenure, Kentucky athletics director Mitch Barnhart will be looking for a men’s basketball coach.
John Calipari resigned Tuesday after 15 seasons as coach of the Wildcats and a likely head coaching position at Arkansas. The move comes 39 years after the late Eddie Sutton left Arkansas to replace late Kentucky coach Joe B. Hall.
Now that Arkansas has its likely replacement for Eric Musselman, who left for USC last Friday, the search is on at Kentucky and what will Mitch Barnhart be looking for in his next basketball coach? It’s the same qualities he has in the coaches in all sports at Kentucky.
“My expectations are high for everybody,” Barnhart said recently. “If you know me long enough, have I ever not wanted to win something? No. I'm pretty stinkin' competitive guy. I want to win and I want (our student-athletes) to compete and (get an education).”
He also is high on academics and the success of Kentucky’s student-athletes in the classroom.
FOR THE REST OF THIS ARTICLE Visit Kentucky Today.
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Cutter & Cash and The Grass at the Grand Ole Opry
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Cutter & Cash and The Kentucky Grass checked off a bucket list wish on Saturday April 6 as they joined Grand Ole Opry legend, Jeannie Seely on stage during her set as her special guests. The vibrant and captivating young bluegrass ensemble deeply rooted in their West Kentucky origins wowed the fans who filled the Opry with their current single, “Mamas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys,” a cover of the mega-hit with a bluegrass twist and showcased the talent of the young aspiring artists and winning them a well-deserved standing ovation. They followed with the popular traditional gospel song “I’m Working On A Building” which has been recorded by many Country icons over the years and earned them a second validation from the crowd who stood to cheer for more. To commemorate the occasion for this song, Ernest Dale Tubb III shared a guitar of his grandfather, Country Music Hall of Fame and famed Grand Ole Opry member Ernest Tubb.
Grand Ole Opry legend Jeannie Seely, a CMA and GRAMMY® award-winning artist and on-air personality on Sirius XM Willie’s Roadhouse is the producer on their new music project. She first saw the young boys when they were in the front row of one of her Opry performances in 2018, Years later meeting them at the Ernest Tubb Midnite Jamboree. Seely since befriended them and has been working with them
CCHS SBDM meets this week
Crittenden County High School's Site based council will hold a special meeting at 3:30 p.m., Wednesday in the Rocket Arena conference room for the purpose of principal selection training.
The regular monthly meeting of the SBDM will be at 3:30 p.m., Thursday in the school library.
Job Fair Friday at Crittenden Library
A job fair conducted by representatives of the West Kentucky Investment Board will be held from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Friday, April 12 at the Crittenden County Public Library.
Companies actively seeking employees will be present or provide information and/or training information. Representatives from Marion, Madisonville, Salem as well as the Kentucky Division of Forestry and U.S. Coast Guardwill be present.
Material from businesses unable to attend the event will be left at the library.
Anyone who cannot attend April 12 event can pick it up at the library in days following.
Local companies unable to attend but want to supply information can contact Fred Stubblefield at (270) 832-5730.
Monday, April 8, 2024
VFW welcomes all veterans April 11
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Veterans who served in all branches are urged to attend.
The next meeting is at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, April 11 at 412 N. College St. Free meals follow business meeting.
Eclipse draws hundreds to park
Crittenden County Chamber of Commerce hosted an Eclipse Party at the park this afternoon.
A couple hundred people were present to watch the eclipse.
People from various states were there, including Virginia, Tennessee, Missouri, Illinois and North Carolina.
Eclipse party today at park
Crittenden County Chamber of Commerce is having an Eclipse Viewing Party today at Marion-Crittenden County Park.
The solar eclipse will reach its peak darkness here around 2 p.m. The Chamber has marketed the event on social media, particularly aiming toward non-residents. However, it’s open to everyone. Vendors are welcome to participate by contacting the chamber. This is a free event.
The eclipse will pass over North America with almost 32 million Americans living in its path. It marks the last total solar eclipse visible in the US for the next 20 years.
Onlookers are urged to wear eclipse glasses, which are at least 1,000 times darker than sunglasses, to protect their eyesight.
Reports: Coach Cal appears to be leaving UK
National news organizations are reporting that Coach John Calipari is in negotiations with Arkansas and will be leaving Kentucky.
Reports began surfacing on Sunday that Arkansas has been in discussions with Calipari about its opening. ESPN is among the sports news agencies citing anonymous sources that Calipari is finalizing a five-year deal with the SEC school.
Calipari, 65, has spent the last 15 seasons at Kentucky.
Despite its No. 3 seed in the 2024 NCAA Tournament, the Wildcats had an early exit with an 80-76 loss to No. 14 Oakland in the first round. Two years ago, UK was upset as a No. 2 seed by No. 15 Saint Peters in an NCAA opener. For those and other reasons, many Wildcats fans have been calling for a change.
Lake George Rehab meeting Wednesday
A public meeting will be held at 12:30 p..m., Wednesday, April 10 at city hall for the purpose of providing general information on the project. The public is invited to attend and comment on issues such as economic and environmental impacts and alternatives to the project or any other pertinent issues. Additionally, anyone wishing to submit comments may also do so by emailing Layten Croft at lcroft@marionky.gov up until the time of the hearing.
Saturday, April 6, 2024
10 Under 40: Agriculture - Taylon Polk
This spring The Crittenden Press is celebrating ten professionals in the top
of their field with the 10 Under 40 community recognition program.
Today we're celebrating Taylon Polk in the Agriculture Category.
In case you missed it, you can read a feature story about Polk in the March 14 issue of
The Crittenden Press. Subscribe.
Thank you to our 10 Under 40 sponsors:
Crittenden Schools hiring bus drivers
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Transportation positions pay $16.15 per hour, and there are benefits for full-time employees.
Friday, April 5, 2024
Help for grandparents raising children
Kentucky Family Caregiver Program (KFCP) provides resources and support to grandparents raising grandchildren in the Pennyrile region. The Kentucky Caregiver program does have a low-income requirement and an age maximum of 18 for the grandchildren served.
There are over 51,000 grandparents raising grandchildren in the state of Kentucky. The KFCP can provide assistance up to $500 per grandchild per fiscal year to assist with items such as clothing, personal care items, school supplies and furniture for the grandchild.
This program also assists grandparents who are looking for help with educational needs, legal services, medical/dental services and/or respite for grandchildren. If you or someone you know may be interested in learning more about the Kentucky Family Caregiver Program or would like to apply, contact the Pennyrile Area Development District office at 866-844-4396 or email program coordinators Christi Combs at Christi.combs@ky.gov or Miranda White at Miranda.white@ky.gov.
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