Crittenden County News

Chase Matthews made it to thanking those attending, and then broke down. On Monday, Matthews stood on two prosthetic limbs in front of a home his community and Homes for Our Troops just built for him, and dropped his head to gather himself after receiving the keys.

A Paducah pastor has been indicted on charges of manufacturing marijuana. 57-year-old Alvin Davis could face 40 years in prison if convicted.

The football coach of a western Kentucky high school has been suspended after a brawl involving players during a game.

A new report from the state Justice and Public Safety Cabinet says prescriptions for controlled substances are up in all but two of Kentucky's 120 counties.

Health officials are investigating a death in western Kentucky to see whether it is related to swine flu.

Leaking more than a little, the load comes to rest next to a worn-out tennis shoe that's the only holdover from the previous trip to the Crittenden County Trash Convenience Center in Marion.

With the re-opening of Goody's department store, the Murray community now has a greater diversity in shopping choices.

EDITOR's NOTE: Underground #1 will be available September 23 and is currently available for pre-order. Underground brings forth a compelling narrative of Park Ranger Wesley Fischer and her fight to save Stillwater Cave.

Ms. Sara J. Wells was eastbound on US 60 and for unknown reasons she left the roadway.

A western Kentucky girl is spreading the warmth of support for people fighting cancer.

A western Kentucky girl is spreading the warmth of support for people fighting cancer.

Cali Parish, 10-years-old, works with her brother Rhett to unwrap blankets. They'll be embroidered with the 'Cali Cares' logo before being sent to cancer patients.

The beautiful lodge is even perfect for weddings and honeymoons. Marion, KY - " CCW Outfitters, a Western Kentucky full service bowhunting-only lodge offering trophy deer hunts in the Marion, KY Area, announced today their commitment to provide excellent accommodations for women bowhunters.

Stimulus grants pay for new tugboat for Turkey Neck Bend Ferry Stimulus grant of $300,000 will fund new tugboat for Turkey Neck Bend; state run ferry offers free crossing for vehicles on KY 214 across the Cumberland River in Monroe County; once privately owned by Cleo Finley, it was purchased by the Commonwealth in 1968 during the Nunn ...

During the week of June 29th through July 2nd, Kentucky State Police, Post One, conducted marijuana eradication throughout the eleven-county post district.

Virginia Nally was operating a 2002 Nissan pickup on Adamson Lane when an ATV being operated by Justin Pitre topped a hill in a small curve.

Madisonville, KY The Kentucky State Police of Post 2 in Madisonville responded to a complaint of an intoxicated subject that was armed with a handgun.

Trooper Matthew Foster, Trooper Darron Holliman & the Crittenden County Sheriff's Office responded to a complaint of a subject that was intoxicated and armed with a handgun.

Cautiously creeping up to the intersection of Ky. 146 and Third Street, La Grange Mayor Elsie Carter looks to each direction before crossing the street.

Thunderstorms packing heavy rains, high wind and hail rumbled across western Kentucky on Friday, causing power outages but limited reports of damage.