Brown Badgett Loop Connector Bridge in Hopkins County to Reopen Friday

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) plans to open the New Brown Badgett Loop Connector Bridge in Hopkins County on Friday, Nov. 22, 2013. 

The contractor has completed work along KY 1069/Stagecoach Road near the intersection with the new connector allowing the new railroad overpass and connector to open at about 7:00 a.m., CST, Friday. 

Sebree Parade (photos)

JE photos by Matt Hughes.

Former Crittenden County Deputy Jailer Arrested

The Kentucky State Police has charged a former Crittenden County Deputy Jailer with Bribery of a Public Servant. 

On Saturday, November 18, 2013, at approximately 11:37 a.m., KSP detectives charged Bryan Hollis, 52 of Marion, KY, with one count of Bribery of a Public Servant (Class C Felony). 

The KSP began an investigation after being contacted by Crittenden County Jailer Phil Parker in September of this year.  The accused is suspected of bringing contraband into the facility in exchange for monetary gain.     

Mr. Hollis was arrested without incident at his residence on First Street in Marion.  He was lodged in the Crittenden County Jail.