Lonnie Ray Piercy
Lonnie Ray Piercy was born December 2, 1949 and departed this life Thursday, January 30, 2025 reaching the age of 75 years. Lonnie was the son of the late Casto and Lucy Piercy of the Shearer Valley Community. He was the devoted husband of Patty Bell Piercy, whom he married on August 19, 1972. A loving father, he is survived […]
UK/Arkansas preview
(Courtesy UKathletics.com) Mark Pope is not just the head coach of the University of Kentucky men’s basketball team, he’s also an alumnus of UK. So, when asked about how he feels about former UK head man John Calipari, who brings his Arkansas team to Rupp Arena on Saturday night, Pope had nothing but high praise. […]
Mrs. America visits Bell Elementary
Bell Elementary recently had the honor of welcoming a special guest, Chelsea Hensley, who holds the title of the 2024 United States of America’s Mrs. Chelsea, has recently moved from Castle Rock, Washington, back to her hometown of Somerset, KY, where she lives with her son Brayden and husband Larry. A licensed General Contractor, Chelsea […]
New Program to reward Schools using locally grown Kentucky Products
Kentucky schools using locally grown produce and proteins will soon be eligible for monetary awards through a new program from the Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA). The Kentucky Farm to School Stars Recognition Program will annually recognize three school districts that have demonstrated a commitment to increase purchases directly from Kentucky farmers. “Increasing purchases of […]
Pulaski Sheriff’s Office seizes a pound of Methamphetamine, makes arrests
Pulaski County Sheriff Bobby Jones reports four individuals are in custody following a search warrant ata Somerset residence.The incident began when Detectives with the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Divisionwere conducting surveillance on a residence on Ringgold Road, of a suspected drug trafficker.While conducting surveillance, Detectives observed a male, Walter Blaine Smith, age 38, ofSomerset […]
UK Women defeat #22 Alabama
Georgia Amoore scored 16 points and dished out nine assists as the 12th-ranked Kentucky women’s basketball team topped No. 22 Alabama 65-56 on Thursday night inside Historic Memorial Coliseum. The Cats got 14 points and 14 rebounds from Clara Strack, who recorded her 10th double-double of the season. Amelia Hassett had 11 points and seven rebounds, […]
Juveniles arrested in connection with tractor windows being shot out
According to Wayne County Sheriff Tim Catron, an investigation intodamage totaling over $5,100.00 to a farm tractor has resulted in twojuveniles being charged.The investigation was conducted by Deputy James Barnett after heresponded to a farm located on Taylors Grove Church Road on January28, 2025, for a criminal mischief complaint. Upon arrival DeputyBarnett learned from the […]
Monticello-Wayne County Parks & Recreation Board meets
Monticello-Wayne County Parks & Recreation Board met Tuesday evening for theirregular monthly session. Wayne County Judge Executive/Vice Chairman Scott Gehringalong with members Wade Dick, Ruben Lee, Melinda Wixson, Jeff Sexton, and newlyappointed member Tracie Sexton. Also present was Parks Director Shane Blevins.Absent was Mayor/Chairman Kenny Catron. Director Blevins announced that a group is working to […]
Cats pick up big road win at Tennessee
No. 12 Kentucky placed five players in double figures and the Cats upset eighth-ranked Tennessee 78-73 on Tuesday night inside Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville. Koby Brea led the Cats with 18 points, making all three of his three-point attempts. Jaxson Robinson, who started at point guard, had 17 points and made four threes. Otega Oweh […]
Parks and Recreation Board to meet
The Monticello Wayne County Parks and Recreation Board will meet Tuesday afternoon at 5″00 at the Aspire Center. Among items on the agenda, lights at ballparks, and walking trails at Memorial Park and a discussion on pay raises for employees WKYM will have a full report on this meeting Wednesday morning