David Gene Hagan

David Gene Hagen, age 77, of Monticello, passed away Monday, May 26, 2025, at his home. He is survived by his wife Barbara (Riddle) Hagen; 1 son, Richard Hagen; 3 daughters, Toni (Clyde) Brittingham, Dena (Brycen) Hagen, and Benji Burchett; five grandchildren, Kaitlyn (Landen) Johnson, Noha Burchett, Summer (Kyle) Young, and Larkin Hagen; and five […]

Laura Darlene Adams

Laura Darlene Adams was born on June 26, 1953 and departed this life Thursday, May 22, 2025, reaching the age of 71 years. She was the daughter of the late Wendell and Modean (Moran) Hicks. She married the late Wilburn Ray Adams and to this union two children were born.   She is survived by […]

Robert Zane Abbott

Robert Zane Abbott, age 85, husband of Jean Abbott, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Wayne County Hospital. In addition to his wife, he is survived by: 1 son, Alan Abbott (Regina) 2 daughters, Nancy Sawyer (James) and Cindy Rose (Kevin) 6 grandchildren, Katy Claypool (Gregory), Emily Kidwell (Sean), Cory Sawyer (Molly), Victoria Lewis […]

UK Basketball announces five non conference games

The pieces continue to come together for the Kentucky men’s basketball program’s upcoming 2025-26 schedule. On Friday, head coach Mark Pope announced five nonconference matchups to the slate including a home date with Indiana on Dec. 13. All five games will be within the friendly confines of Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Coming to […]

U.S. 27 reopen to traffic following Tornado

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District Eight Office announces that U.S. 27 between traffic signal #19 and #25 has officially reopened following significant cleanup and emergency repairs caused by last week’s destructive tornado in Pulaski County. While this critical corridor is once again open to the public, cleanup and infrastructure repairs remain ongoing. Motorists should […]

Melissa Criswell

Melissa Criswell, age 52, wife of Mark Criswell, daughter of Estil and Wanda Thompson, passed away Monday, May 19, 2025, at her home. In addition to her husband and parents, she is survived by: 1 son, Austin Dakota Criswell (Bailey) 1 daughter, Carrie Mae Criswell 1 grandchild, Callahan Criswell 2 sisters, Kendra Ryan and Katrina […]

Bobby Lee Fulton

Bobby Lee Fulton was born July 23, 1961, and departed this life day, Monday, May 19, 2025, reaching the age of 63 years. He is survived by his wife, Terrie (Durham) Fulton; three daughters, Desiree Fulton, Brigitte Fulton, and Dana (husband Chandler) Kilburn; six grandchildren, Dagan (wife Ashley) Hollars, Chalee Hollars, Katie (husband, Dakota) Karr, Cobie […]

Ernest Randall “Boot Jack” Lee

Ernest Randall “Boot Jack” Lee, of Albany, Kentucky, formerly of New Castle Indiana, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at his home in Clinton County, Kentucky, having attained the age of 78 years, 1 months, and 26 days. He was born on Tuesday, March 25, 1947, in Albany, Kentucky, the son of Hass & Maudie […]

NWS Weather Update

The National Weather Service says the May 16th tornado that impacted Pulaski and Laurel Counties has received an official rating of EF-4. Maximum wind: 170 mph. Path length: 55.6 miles long. Maximum width: 1700 yards. The Russell County portion of the Tornado was upgraded from an EF-2 to EF-3 The Monticello Mesonet site recorded 1.26 […]