🌱 What prompted this wave of arrests involving Eddyville residents last week?
Good morning to you Eddyville! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What prompted this wave of arrests involving Eddyville residents last week?
- How did the Lady Lyons turn Eddyville into a scoring showcase?
- Kuttawa and Eddyville communities remember the life of Elmer Lee Gibson
Also on today's calendar: BINGO at the Library.
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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Turning sunny and chilly, with a high of 44 and low of 37 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 53, low: 46.
- Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 58 and low of 25 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Lyon County Sheriff's Office Reports Multiple Arrests Following Investigation (marshallcountydaily.com) — Several Eddyville residents face serious charges after a week of Lyon County Sheriff’s Office investigations, including an alleged drug trafficking case centered in Eddyville. Deputies also executed multiple indictment and bench warrants across the region, with all suspects held or awaiting extradition and presumed innocent until proven guilty. 
• Lady Lyons roar past visiting Hopkinsville (whopam.com) — Lyon County’s Lady Lyons dominated a home game in Eddyville, routing Hopkinsville 80–26 behind a big first quarter from Piper Cotham. The win moves Lyon County to 4–1 on the season, with balanced scoring and strong three-point shooting energizing local fans.
• Elmer Gibson, 93, of Kuttawa (wpkyonline.com) — A longtime Kuttawa resident, 93-year-old Elmer Lee Gibson, has passed away, with arrangements being handled by Lakeland Funeral Home in Eddyville. Gibson was a successful businessman, devoted Christian, and avid outdoorsman remembered for his storytelling, generosity, and deep love for family and community. His cremation and celebration of life will be held privately at a later date.
📸 Around Eddyville
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★ Featured events ★
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Hopkinsville Boys Varsity Basketball @ Lyon County
Lyon County High School, 209 W Fairview Ave, Eddyville
7:30 pm
Thursday December 18
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Other local events
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LIBRARY CLOSED
Lyon County Public Library , 261 Commerce Street , Eddyville -
BINGO at the Library
George Coon Library , 114 S Harrison St , Princeton
6:00 pm
Wednesday December 24
Tuesday December 30
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Crittenden County Rockets vs Lyon County Lyons
Crittenden County High School , 519 W Gum St , Marion
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Webster County Girls JV Basketball @ Caldwell County
Caldwell County High School , 350 Beckner Ln , Princeton
7:30 pm -
A Christmas Story Cast Experience
Grand Rivers Community Center , 155 W Cumberland Ave , Grand Rivers
10:00 am -
CHRISTMAS IN DIXIE/SONGS OF THE SOUTH "ALABAMA" TRIBUTE
The Badgett Playhouse , 1838 J H O'Bryan Ave , Grand Rivers
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Grinch and Friends Christmas Breakfast
1793 J H O'Bryan Ave , Grand Rivers
3:00 pm -
ACSHS Boys JV Basketball @ Caldwell County
Caldwell County High School , 350 Beckner Ln , Princeton
2:00 pm -
Riley Lemons
Between The Lakes Tap House , 1940 J H O'Bryan Ave , Grand Rivers
7:00 pm -
Fort Campbell Boys Varsity Basketball @ Crittenden County
Crittenden County High School , 519 1/2 , Marion
7:30 pm
Tuesday December 16
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
Tuesday December 23
Friday December 26
Friday February 6
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Pizza Hut Assistant Restaurant Manager in Eddyville. Apply here.
- Taco Bell posted a job opening for Late Night Team Member in Princeton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Eddyville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Calvert City
- Four Arrested in Calvert City on Warrants, Drug Charges (marshallcountydaily.com)
Cadiz
- Local newsrooms in Kentucky grapple with AI's role in journalism (wuot.org)
- Festival of Trees Draws Big Crowds, Supports Pennyroyal Center Fundraiser (whvoradio.com)
- Oak Grove Parade Features Santa, Baton Twirling (wkdzradio.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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