Bobby Sharp
Bobby Sharp, age 69, husband of Ruby Foster, passed away Friday, December 13, 2024, at Mountain Ridge Nursing Home. In addition to his wife, he is survived by: 1 daughter, Haley Sharp 3 grandchildren, Cory Doss, Trentin Neeley, and Tristen Neeley There will be no public services. Hicks-Vaughn Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.
Kentucky Encourages Safe Holiday Travel
Kentucky Encourages Safe Holiday Travel With the holiday season here, Kentucky law enforcement is intensifying efforts to ensure road safety. The “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign, running through January 1, 2024, aims to reduce impaired driving incidents. “We urge everyone to prioritize safety during this festive time,” said Bill Bell, Executive Director of […]
Kentucky State Police Investigate an Attempted Murder of a Police Officer in Taylor County
Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 is investigating a Taylor County man charged with attempted murder of a police officer. On the afternoon of December 14, 2024, KSP Post 15 received a request for investigative assistance from the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO). Troopers and Detectives responded to a residence on Pops Road in Taylor […]
Highway Department shows possible new routes of East KY 92 in Downtown Monticello
The Kentucky Department of Highways District Eight office presented an informative session on the possibility of KY 92 being rerouted through downtown Monticello including the possibility of a roundabout on the Public Square. 212 People attended the event. Among the plans presented was a new entrance to the downtown area from Michigan Avenue or East […]
WC Fiscal Court meets
Wayne County Fiscal Court met in regular session Thursday evening at the WayneCounty Courthouse with Judge Executive Scott Gehring, all magistrates, CountyAttorney Tom Simmons, and Deputy Judge Executive Peggy Coomer Baker present. Magistrates agreed to advertise 1,100 feet of Timberlake Lane into the county roadsystem., then voted to adopt the following roads into the county […]
2025 UK Football Schedule released
The 2025 University of Kentucky football schedule, which features seven home games and three straight to start the season, including Ole Miss in Week Two, was revealed by the Southeastern Conference on SEC Network Wednesday. The schedule, which is a combination of four nonconference games and eight conference games, features home appointments against Toledo, Ole […]
Wayne County Teachers honored
Wayne County Schools congratulate Jamie Hutchison for maintenance of National Board Certification and Jessica Thrasher for becoming a Go Teach KY Ambassador. Jamie Hutchinson recently completed her maintenance of National Board Certification. As many know this is no easy task to accomplish or maintain. She has worked extremely hard to continue her education and provide […]
J. P. Ferrill
J.P. Ferrill, of Albany, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at the CHI Saint Joseph Health in Lexington, Kentucky, having attained the age of 72 years, 2 months, and 12 days. He was born in Albany, Kentucky on Sunday, September 28, 1952, the son of Hazel Ferrill. In addition to his parents, he […]
James Ed Ramey
James Ed Ramey, of Albany, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at his residence in Clinton County, Kentucky, having attained the age of 87 years,11 months, and 6 days. He was born in Stone, Kentucky on Monday, January 4, 1937, the son of Fred & Eileen (Napier) Ramey. He was of the Christian […]
Wildcats defeat Colgate 78-67, now 9-1 on season
Kentucky jumped out to a huge lead, then fell behind early in the second half, only to rally late and beat Colgate 78-67 on Wednesday night at Rupp Arena. All five UK starters scored in double figures in the contest, led by Koby Brea, who had 17. Otega Oweh and Amari Williams each had 15, […]