Bird Flu confirmed in Wayne County

Cases of highly-pathogenic Avian Influenza have been identified in 10 Kentucky counties, including Wayne County. Avian Influenza, commonly knows as bird flu, is an infectious disease caused by a group of influenza -A- viruses. These viruses naturally occur in wild waterfowl and shorebirds, but they infect other wild and domestic bird species, as well as […]

Wildcats defeat South Carolina

Otega Oweh extended his streak of double-digit scoring efforts to 23 games by scoring 17 points, 15 of which came in the second half as No. 14 Kentucky cruised past South Carolina 80-57 on Saturday at Rupp Arena. Brandon Garrison scored a season-high 15 points, while Koby Brea and Amari Williams each had 10 points […]

Wayne Sheriff’s office reports 74 year old woman found safe

According to Wayne County Sheriff Tim Catron a 74-year-old WayneCounty female has been found injured but alive after she was reportedmissing.On February 6, 2025, at approximately 8 am a neighbor of the femalereported to the Wayne County 911 Dispatch Center she was last seenaround 2 or 3 pm the previous day and did not show […]

Masonic Lodge awarding Scholarships to WC Seniors

The Monticello Masonic Lodge #431 will be awarding two $1000 scholarships to Wayne County Seniors, one for college students and one for students pursuing a Vocational career any interested senior can pick up an application at the guidance counselor’s office at the High school or Vocational school or contact any lodge member.

Governor signs House Bill 1, dropping State Income Tax from 4.0% to 3.5%

Kentucky lawmakers reconvened in Frankfort on Tuesday, resuming their legislative session and advancing a key priority: income tax reduction. 1 The Senate approved House Bill 1, which will decrease the state’s income tax rate from 4% to 3.5% beginning in 2026. 2 House Speaker David Osborne emphasized the bill’s importance, noting it was the House’s […]

Anita Cecilia Crabtree

Anita Cecilia Crabtree, age 81, wife of Henry Crabtree, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at her home. In addition to her husband, she is survived by: 1 daughter, Debbie Mann 2 sons, Henry Ray Crabtree and Johnny Wayne Crabtree (Lilli) 6 grandchildren, John Travis Crabtree (Kayla), Diana Bunch, Lynsey Crabtree, Emily Crabtree, Chloe Crabtree, […]

Flood Watch 10 PM tonight through Thursday 1 PM

Flood Watch Wednesday night 10 PM through Thursday 1 PM Tonight: Rain and thunderstorms likely, then rain and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Patchy fog after 2am. Temperature rising to around 62 by 1am. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 6 to 11 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance […]

Elizabeth Lair

Elizabeth Lair was born March 12, 1952, and departed this life February 3, 2025, reaching the age of 72 years. She was the daughter of the late Gifford and Ilene (Jones) Chriswell. She is survived by her Two daughters- Andrea Lair and Heather Bryant (Carl); One Son- Chad Lair (Heather); Grandchildren- Alyssa Michelle Lair, Andrew […]

Wildcats fall at Ole Miss

Amari Williams recorded the fourth triple-double in Kentucky basketball history, but the 14th-ranked Cats lost at No. 25 Ole Miss 98-84 on Tuesday night in Oxford. Williams had 12 points, 11 rebounds and a career-high 10 assists in the game, joining Chris Mills (Dec. 27, 1988), De’Aaron Fox (Nov. 28, 2016) and Isaiah Briscoe (Dec. […]