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 […]
Brown-Lanier House Summer Kick Off Saturday
20th Hooked on Fishing event coming up June 7th
Ray Mills
Ray Mills, age 91, husband of Gerry Mills, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2025, at his home. In addition to his wife, Gerry, he is also survived by: children: JoAnne Gregory – Manchester; David (Susan) – Monticello; Danny (Linda) – Tampa, FL; and Belinda Plvan (Dave) – Union. He is survived by the following Grandchildren: […]
WFLW celebrating 70 years on air today
WFLW is celebrating its 70th year on the air today. WFLW signed on the air on May 19, 1955 at 1570 on the dial, and soon after increased power and moved to the current 1360 on the dial. Many thanks to the listeners and advertisers over the 70 years. WFLW’s original staff, James Shacklette, Charlene […]
Wayne County receives Agriculture Incentive Program money
The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approved $4,386,001 for agricultural diversification and rural development projects across the Commonwealth at its monthly board meeting. County Agricultural Incentives Program (CAIP) CAIP provides Kentucky agricultural producers with cost-share assistance on practices to allow them to improve and diversify their current farm operations. CAIP covers a wide variety of agricultural enterprises in […]
Virginia Nadine Dishman
Virginia Nadine Dishman was born July 16, 1938, and departed this walk of life Tuesday, May 13, 2025, reaching the age of 86 years. She was the daughter of the late Thomas Daniels and Hattie (Sexton) Daniels. She is survived by her sister, Rowena Branscum and her 2 special nieces, Melissa Hatcher (Keith) and Judy […]