Hickman County Ky Sheriff’s Office

03/29/2026

***UPDATE*** the names of three souls lost were Joshua Watson (42) of Louisville, Shranda Milam (38) of Wingo, and Krista Whitt (30) of Paducah. The address for each was from their license information.

The Hickman County Sheriff’s Office has been investigating a fatality collision that happened last night at Ingram Barge in Columbus. Ingram employees heard the collision and called dispatch after finding what they believed to be a car that hit their ramp and went into the river. A diver with McCracken County Emergency Management dove down to the vehicle and hooked it up to a wrecker to be pulled out. Once the vehicle was out of the water it was determined that there were three occupants inside. The cause of the crash is still under investigation at this time. Identities of the occupants will not be released at this time, as families have not yet been notified. Big thank you to, McCracken County EM, Kentucky State Police, Buddy’s Wrecker Service, Ingram Barge Company, and every first responder in Hickman County.

03/24/2026

Let's talk just a little bit about our America 250 Celebrations. Yes, you read that right, CelebrationS.

Starting off our year, we have a Quilt Exhibit at the library, running through April.

April is also Chicken Fest, kicked off by a Dumpling Supper hosted by Woman's Club. Chickens and a Festival! Chicken Fest also includes an antique car show hosted by the museum.

In May (May 18) we are playing an all American movie, The Sandlot on the lawn of the library. Popcorn, lawn chairs, drinks, and family fun.

Yard & Porch & Business decorating contest!

June 27 is the big parade!

August is the Farm to Fork by Chamber & Friends. Not their official title but if I start naming names now, I might leave someone out.

September we plan to have Sit A Spell at the library. This is a wonderful opportunity to sit, visit, and listen to oral history as locals tell it.

There is so much more to tell and share! So many plans and so much hard work is being poured into this year.

Ways you can Help:
1) Come to the next meeting; March 24, that's Tuesday. 6pm.
2) Invite people you know to participate in the parade. We need floats!
3) Make sure you share your America 250 plans with us so nothing gets lost in the shuffle.

03/17/2026

03/16/2026

All Clear!

Hickman County is in the clear for the rest of this evening. The National Weather services has released all watches and warnings for Hickman County at this time.

Please report any damages to the Hickman County 911 Telecommunications Center at 270-653-5871.

Our team will begin damage assessments at this time.

Our Emergency Operations Center was staffed tonight by Hickman County Emergency Management, Hickman County Sheriffs Office, and Hickman County Fire and Rescue Squad.

03/09/2026

This is some information relating to new scam activity in our area. No bank will ask you for your debit card nor will they come to your house to collect them. We were asked to pass this info on to make the public aware.

03/01/2026

Log truck overturned on Hwy 123 at 1037 just outside of Clinton. Crews are working to get it cleaned up.

01/21/2026

Please slow down and use caution this morning. Bridges are slick and we have responded to two collisions and witnessed several close calls.