Shelby Gene Higginbotham
Shelby Gene Higginbotham, age 72, of Monticello, passed away December 8, 2024, at his home. He is survived by: 1 son, Ronnie Higginbotham 1 daughter, Jeannie Sexton 2 sisters, Sandra Jo Gregory and Shirley Shelton The family will receive friends on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, between 5 pm – 8 pm in the chapel of […]
Public Meeting Scheduled for KY 92 Realignment Project in Wayne County
SOMERSET, Ky. (Dec. 9, 2024) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) reminds everyone of a public informational meeting scheduled for the proposed realignment of KY 92 in downtown Monticello. The meeting will take place on Thursday, December 12, at the Aspire Center, located at 90 Airport Road Monticello, KY 42633. The proposed project involves the realigning of […]
WSO makes two arrests following “road rage” incident
According to Wayne County Sheriff Tim Catron 2 individuals werearrested after Deputies responded to a complaint of a vehicle ramminganother vehicle. On December 7, 2024, at approximately 6:03 Wayne County SheriffOffice Deputies Jerry Meadows, Valis Smedley and Jerry Coffeyresponded to the complaint at a residence located on Morris Hill Road.Upon their arrival the Deputies observed […]
Roger Dale Hall
Roger Dale Hall of Albany, Kentucky passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at the Medical Center in Albany, Kentucky, having attained the age of 63 years, 2 months, and 21 days. He was born in Clinton County, Kentucky on Saturday, September 16, 1961, the son of Dewey Ray & Stella (Stearns) Hall. He was […]
Kentucky Rallies Past Gonzaga in Overtime
No. 4 Kentucky overcame an 18-point deficit to defeat No. 7 Gonzaga 90-89 in overtime on Saturday in Seattle. Despite missing starting point guard Lamont Butler due to injury, the Wildcats fought back, led by Andrew Carr’s 19 points and Jaxson Robinson’s 18. Otega Oweh (13 points) and Amari Williams (12 points) also contributed significantly. […]
MWCCC 53rd annual Christmas Parade
MWCCC 53rd annual Christmas parade was held Friday night. Here’s the winning Floats: Academic category – Monticello Christian School Small Business category – Happy Hopper’s Coffee & More Large Business category – American Woodmark Civic/Non-Profit category – WC Extension Homemakers Church category – Liberty Baptist Church
Kentucky Coach Returns Home for High-Stakes Matchup
Mark Pope, the head coach of the No. 4 ranked Kentucky Wildcats, is set to return to his roots this Saturday. The Wildcats will face off against No. 7 Gonzaga in Seattle, a city familiar to Pope, who played high school basketball in nearby Bellevue, Washington. Kentucky’s recent loss to Clemson marked their first defeat […]
Wayne County Basketball
Tonight in High School Basketball, The Wayne County Cardinal Boys have their home opener against Garrard County. WFLW FM 95.7 will have the broadcast at 6:45 PM, with tipoff at 7:30. The broadcast will also be available online at wflw957.com, the WFLW App, or CTS Channel 4
Phillip Dick
Phillip R. Dick, age 64, of Monticello, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 44 years Mollie (Sloan) Dick; three daughters, Felisha (Gary) Thompson, Lora (James) Barnes, and Rebecca (Josh) Humble; seven grandchildren, Elsie Thompson, Katy, Logan & Macy Barnes; and Dalton, Sydney, & Myra Humble; 2 brothers, Paul […]
Monticello Utility Commission Board Meets
The Monticello Utility Commission Board met Thursday for its regular monthly session. Most the meeting was held in discussion about the loss of water after being distributed from the Water Treatment Plant, purchase of a new Mini Track Hoe, and purchase of needed filters for the Water Treatment plant. The Commission has studied its water […]