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
Velma Ernestine “Erny” Baker
Velma Ernestine “Erny” Baker, age 69, formerly of Monticello, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025, at Russell County Hospital. She is survived by: her son, Michael Anderson (Megan) 4 grandchildren, Madison McCoy, Gavin McCoy, Timothy Anderson, and Braxton Anderson 1 great grandchild, Raelyn Rector 2 sisters, Vela Stinson and Elizabeth Ramirez The family will receive […]
Free Scam Alert resources available on Kentucky Courts Website
The Administrative Office of the Courts launched its scam alert webpage today to help protect Kentuckians from payment scams, including those involving fake arrest warrants and missed jury service. The webpage went live today during the Federal Trade Commission’s Identity Theft Awareness Week. Explore the scam alert webpage and bookmark it to check back for alerts […]
Two vehicle collision injures Monticello woman
A two-vehicle collision occurred at 11:07 a.m. at stop light #3 on the KY 90 bypass. Major Josh Asberry’s investigation determined a 1993 Ford truck operated by Bobby Barnes, 52, of Monticello, came through the intersection from KY 92 West toward West Columbia Avenue and into the path of an eastbound 2020 Kia Soul operated […]
Judy F. (Neal) Hancock
Judy Faye (Neal) Hancock of Monticello, Kentucky passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at the Wayne County Hospital in Monticello, Kentucky having attained the age of 73 years, 11 months & 1 day. She was born in the Powersburg Community of Wayne County, Kentucky on Sunday, February 25, 1951 the daughter of Walter & […]
UK Women rebound from road loss to defeat Arkansas
Five players scored in double figures as the 11th-ranked Kentucky women’s basketball team rolled past Arkansas 89-69 on Sunday afternoon at Historic Memorial Coliseum. Georgia Amoore led the Cats with 19 points while also dishing out eight assists. Clara Strack had a double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds, while Teonni Key had 13 points […]
UK Falls at Vanderbilt
Otega Oweh scored 21 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, but No. 9 Kentucky lost at Vanderbilt 74-69 on Saturday. Ansley Almonor, who started in place of the injured Andrew Carr, scored 12 points and Jaxson Robinson added 11. However, the Cats committed 17 turnovers. Kentucky (14-5, 3-3 Southeastern Conference) plays at Tennessee Tuesday night at […]
State Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Expand Gambling in Kentucky
A Bullitt County Republican lawmaker has introduced legislation that would expand legalized gambling in Kentucky. Rep. Thomas Huff, R-Shepherdsville filed a measure that would legalize land-based and riverboat casinos and place the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation in charge of licensing and regulating casino gaming and fantasy sports contests. Under this measure, counties would […]
WC Student Named Skills USA State Winner
Wayne County Senior and SkillsUSA State winner, Jahlie Hicks, has been recognized as Tomorrow’s Technical and Continental’s January Student of the Month. This honor will feature her in their October publication. ATC Principal John Kinnett expressed his admiration for Jahlie’s accomplishments, stating, “She is an awesome student and just a really good person. We are […]