Betty Jean Criswell
Betty Jean Criswell, age 81, widow of Luther Criswell, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at Mountain Ridge Nursing Home. She is survived by: 1 daughter, Anna Bensman (Brad) 1 son, Mark Criswell (Melissa) 1 brother, Jack Hammond 1 sister, Sharlene Wharton 4 grandchildren, Austin Dakota Criswell (Bailey), Carrie Mae Criswell, Hunter Michael Bensman, and […]
Oweh’s Heroics Propel Kentucky Past Oklahoma in Thrilling SEC Tournament Clash
Otega Oweh, facing his former team, Oklahoma, delivered a clutch performance for Kentucky, mirroring his dominant display in their regular-season meeting. In a nail-biting second-round matchup at the 2025 SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament in Nashville, Oweh’s game-winning layup with 0.5 seconds remaining sealed an 85-84 victory for the Wildcats. Trailing 84-83, Oweh received the inbounds […]
Roger Lee Osborne
Roger Lee Osborne of Albany, Kentucky, passed away at Jewish Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky, on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, having attained the age of 72 years, 11 months, and 4 days. He was born in Harlan County, Kentucky on Monday, April 7, 1952, the son of Odessa Osborne. He was a Separate Baptist and had […]
Wayne County Schools Partner with County Government for Drug Prevention
In a continued effort to promote a safe and healthy environment for students, Wayne County Schools have partnered with the local government to combat drug use within the district. Wayne County Judge Scott Gerhing, along with the Fiscal Court, recently presented a check from Opioid Abatement funds to Wayne County Schools. This generous contribution has […]
Severe Weather possible this weekend
A dynamic system is expected to impact the area this weekend. The first round will be Friday night with damaging wind being the primary threat.
Monticello City Council meets
The Monticello City Council met Monday in regular session with all members and Mayor Kenny Catron presiding. The Ordinance to double the Insurance Premium tax on City Residents and businesses died for the lack of a second. Councilman Alan Vaughn who promoted the Ordinance made a motion to take a vote on the measure but […]
Lester Abbott
Lester Abbott age 92, of Somerset, KY passed away March 8, 2025. Visitation: March 12th from 11am-1pm. Funeral: March 12th at 1pm at Southern Oaks Funeral Home. Burial: Elk Springs Cemetery in Monticello, KY. Southern Oaks Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangement
Inez M. Coffey Sloan
Inez M. (Coffey) Sloan of Monticello passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025 at her residence in Monticello, Kentucky having attained the age of 91 years, 1 month & 25 Days. She was born in the Elk Ridge Community of Wayne County on Friday, January 12, 1934 the daughter of William & Ida Coffey. Inez was […]
UK Broadcast Schedule
Here’s your broadcast schedule for this week on WKYM. It’s Big Blue Monday, with Mark Pope at 6:00, Kenny Brooks at 7:00, followed by BBN Radio Show and Big Blue Insider. The Wildcats play Thursday night around 9:30 in the SEC Tournament in Nashville. UK plays the winner of Wednesday’s Oklahoma and Georgia game. If […]
Monticello Utility Commission Board meets
In what was a regular monthly session of the Monticello Utility Commission with regular business transacted, at the end of the meeting, Chairman Sam Brown read a statement touting the accomplishments of the board while he has been Chairman, Brown then dropped a bombshell, stating he has been asked to resign by the Monticello City […]