911 Board meets, to request pay raises
The Monticello – Wayne County 9-1-1 Dispatch Center Board met in regularsession on Wednesday with Chairman Bubby Corder, members Gordon Hicks,Michael Roberts, Vincent Decker, and Gabe Heatherly present. The MonticelloPolice Chief and Sheriff were absent. Also present was Director Cory Byrd and 9-1-1 Finance Officer Shannon Upchurch. Following the recommendation of Chairman Corder, amotion was […]
Wayne Library Board meets
Wayne County Public Library Board met in regular session Wednesday evening withChairman Sandra Riddle and all members, along with Director Logan Anderson present. Director Logan Anderson recommended, and the board unanimously agreed, to awardtheir new website design and build to Red Pixel Studios, out of Owensboro. The costswill be $6,250 for setup and $1,340 annually […]
CTS Board meets
Monticello Wayne County Telecommunications Board DBA Community Telecom Services met for their regular monthly session Wednesday with members Steve Hutchison, Jonathon Dobbs, Mike Meadows and Rodney Butcher in attendance. It was announced at the beginning of the meeting Chairman Alan Vaughn has resigned from the CTS Board. The Board held a 15 minute Executive Session […]
Daniel McGuire
Daniel McGuire, age 51, husband of Pamela McGuire, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at his home in Olive Hill, KY. In addition to his wife, he is survived by: 1 son, Zackary McGuire 2 stepsons, Jeremy Poore (Brittany) and Brandon Poore His mother, Brenda McGuire 1 brother, Tim McGuire 7 grandchildren The family will […]
Don Neal resigns as Wayne County School Superintendent
Wayne County Schools looking for a new Superintendent…..The Wayne County Board of Education metWednesday in a Special Called Session. Following a two hour and twenty minute executive session,Superintendent Don Neal resigned his position per an agreement with the Board. Brian Dishman wasnamed Interim Superintendent effective immediately, and a new search will be held for theSuperintendent’s […]
Tella Mae Piercy
Tella Mae Piercy, age 87, widow of Andy Piercy, passed away Monday, March 17, 2025, at Clinton County Care & Rehab. She is survived by: 2 sons, Don Piercy (Debbie) and Darell Piercy 1 brother, Pierce Troxell 1 sister, Betty Coffey (Larry) 4 grandchildren, Donovan Piercy (Carrie), Michael Piercy (Jane), Chris Piercy and Andrea Piercy […]
Kentucky Earns No. 3 Seed in Midwest Region, Faces Troy in NCAA Tournament Opener
The Kentucky Wildcats have secured a No. 3 seed in the Midwest Region of the 2025 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, marking their record-extending 62nd appearance. They will begin their tournament journey against Troy on Friday in Milwaukee, with tip-off scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET with pregame coverage at 5:30 p.m. on WKYM 101.7. This […]
How much rain?
Monticello at 4.68” over the past 48 hours, that’s the second highest recorded amount of rainfall in Kentucky according to the Mesonet. Albany is the only other area with a higher recorded rainfall at 5.55.”
NWS Forecast for Wayne County, KY as of 10AM Saturday
Wind Advisory until 6 AM Sunday Flood Watch until 8 AM Sunday Today: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3pm and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 73. Windy, with a south wind […]
UK falls to Alabama in SEC Tournament
Andrew Carr scored 18 points and Amari Williams had 16, but Kentucky fell to Alabama 99-70 on Friday night in the quarterfinals of the Southeastern Conference Men’s Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. Kentucky (22-11) got 11 points from Travis Perry, who started in place of the injured Lamont Butler. The Cats were unable […]