John Allan Tate lll
John Allan Tate III was born February 9, 1969, and departed this life, Sunday, April 20, 2025, reaching the age of 56 years. He was the son of the late John Allan Tate II and Linda (Caylor) Tate. He is survived by his wife: Marianna Camelia Tate; Daughters: Elizabeth Tate, Summerfield Tate, Suamj Restifo and […]
The Center for Rural Development announces 104 students have been selected for 2025 Rogers Scholars

The Rogers Scholars program has been described as “an experience of a lifetime,” and 104 high school students from 45 Kentucky counties will have an opportunity to be a part of that experience this summer. Students from Southern and Eastern Kentucky – all rising high school juniors – have been selected by The Center for […]
Lilly Grace Dishman
Lilly Grace Dishman, age 84, of Monticello, passed away Sunday, April 20, 2025, at Cumberland Valley Manor in Burkesville. She is survived by 2 daughters, Cathy (Dorman) Oaks, and Sue Dishman; 1 granddaughter, Jessica Dishman; 2 great-grandchildren, Jaycee Dishman, and Elijah Hancock; 1 brother, Russell Peavie; 2 sisters, Nannie Dishman, and Eva Dishman; along with […]
Kentucky State Police Investigates Fatal Collision on Sano Mount Olive Road in Russell County, arrest made

Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 Troopers responded to a single-vehicle injury collision on Sano Mount Olive Road in Russell County that occurred on April 20, 2025, at 1:14 A.M. CST. The preliminary investigation revealed that David King, 31, of Columbia, was traveling east on Sano Mount Olive Road in a 2009 Chevrolet HHR when […]
MPD arrests Albany man after he instructs 13 year old son to push a cart out of Monticello Wal Mart without paying for items

Jonathan Carlton, 32, of Albany, was arrested Saturday (Apr 19) at 2:29 p.m. in the Cumberland Crossing Center by Major Josh Asberry. Carlton was charged with Abandonment of a Minor, Unlawful Transactions with a Minor and Endangering the Welfare of a Minor. Carlton is accused of placing various items of merchandise in a shopping cart […]
UK Baseball takes series at #2 Tennessee

For the first time in nine seasons, Kentucky baseball leaves Knoxville with a series victory, dominating No. 2 Tennessee in an 8-2 series-clinching victory on Easter Sunday afternoon at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. The Wildcats improved to 22-15 overall and 8-10 in the Southeastern Conference, combining outstanding pitching with relentless baserunning and timely hitting to claim […]
WC Fiscal Court to meet in a special called session

A special meeting of the Wayne County Fiscal Court is called forTuesday, April 22 nd , 2025, at 9:00 a.m. at the Wayne County Courthouse, 55 N. Main St., Ste. 102, Monticello,Kentucky 42633.The purpose of the meeting is to discuss and take appropriate action on the following item(s):1) Call to Order2) Roll Call3) Budget Discussions4) […]
Pulaski man charged with murder

Pulaski County Sheriff Bobby Jones reports the arrest of a Eubank man, Ralph Letner, 61, on April 20, 2025 for Murder and Possession of a Handgun by a Convicted Felon. Deputies initially responded to the scene after Ralph Letner came to a neighbor’s residence and told them that he had killed his wife. Deputies responded […]
Terry Lynn Dobbs
Terry Lynn Dobbs, age 71, husband of Judy Dobbs, passed away Friday, April 18, 2025, at Jean Waddle Care Center. In addition to his wife, he is survived by: 2 sons, Randall Dobbs (Shanon) and Mark Dobbs (Janna) 6 grandchildren, Micah, Levi, Santana, Jacob, Hannah, and Luke 2 brothers, Jim Dobbs and Steve Dobbs 3 […]
Wayne County Board of Education meets

The Wayne County School Board of Education is taking steps to renovate Walker Early Learning Center. WKYM will have details at 7:30 Friday morning. Here are some of the Architect’s drawings on some of the improvements.