UK loses to Arkansas 89 to 79
Amari Williams scored a season-high 22 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, but No. 12 Kentucky lost to Arkansas 89-79 on Saturday night at Rupp Arena. Jaxson Robinson had 20 points for the Cats, while Ansley Almonor had 12. Otega Oweh added 10 points for UK. Kentucky (15-6, 4-4 Southeastern Conference) returns to action on Tuesday, […]
Gilbert Earl “Gib” Beaty
Gilbert Earl “Gib” Beaty of Albany, Kentucky, passed away at The Medical Center at Albany, on Friday, January 31, 2025, having attained the age of 88 years, 11 months, and 30 days. He was born in Byrdstown, Tennessee, on Saturday, February 1, 1936, the son of Haskel and Ruby (Dowdy) Beaty. He was retired from […]
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 […]