Curtis Southwood
Curtis Southwood, age 87, husband of Emilee Southwood, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2025, at his home. In addition to his wife, he is survived by 1 son, Dwayne Southwood (Lana) 1 brother, Bob Southwood 2 sisters, Dottie McClain and Janet McQuery The family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, between 5 pm […]
David Harold Stinson
David Harold Stinson, II, age 46, husband of Elaine Stinson, son of David and Carol Ann (Edwards) Stinson, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Jean Waddle Care Center in Lexington, KY. In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by: 3 sons, Eric Tucker (Alicia), Conner Davis (Kiara), and Kaleb Davis 2 […]
Wayne School Board to hold Special Called Meeting
The Wayne County Board of Education will have a special called meeting Tuesday at 5:00 . The only items on the agenda, an “Executive Session” to interview three candidates for Superintendent, and following the interviews, return to open session and discuss, and/or take any necessary action to hire a Superintendent.
Stacy Dawn Parrigin
Stacy Dawn Parrigin, age 57, daughter of Linda Sue Smith and the late Gene Parrigin, passed away Monday, April 28, 2025, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington. In addition to her mother, she is survived by 3 daughters, Miranda Vernatter, Laura Daffron, and Summer Stringer 2 brothers, Mike Parrigin and Waylon Parrigin (Rachel) 2 sisters, […]
KSP reports two vehicle accident with fatality in Clinton County
Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 Troopers responded to a two-vehicle injury collision at the intersection of US 127 and KY 558 in Clinton County on May 1, 2025, at 4:10 P.M. CST. The preliminary investigation revealed that Kayelyn Garrett, 21, of Livingston, TN, was traveling west on KY 558 in a 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe […]
Mary Madgalene Smith
Mary Madgalene Smith, age 90, widow of James David Smith, passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at Cumberland Valley Nursing Home. She is survived by: 3 children, Diane Hughes, David Smith, and Sandy Smith 1 sister, Jewell Rednour The family will receive friends on Sunday, May 4, 2025, between 11 am – 1 pm in […]
Allen Farms visits Wayne County Schools
On April 30th, 2025, Allen Farms brought an enriching experience to the students of Bell Elementary. The program kicked off with William Allen, the owner of Allen Farms, captivating the students by reading a book about strawberries and the art of farming. Students participated in an array of strawberry-themed activities during their special times, each […]
Overdose deaths down in Kentucky in 2024
Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that overdose deaths in the commonwealth decreased for the third year in a row, with a 30.2% decrease in 2024 compared with the previous year. Among Black Kentucky residents, which had not previously seen a decrease, 170 died from a drug overdose, a decrease from 271 in 2023, marking a […]
Dicie Mae Dishman Harmon
Dicie Mae (Dishman) Harmon was born March 3, 1935, and went to be with her Lord, Thursday, May 1, 2025, reaching the age of 90 years. She is survived by her loving husband of 66 years Robert Harmon, and to this union two Children were born. One son: Frankie Harmon (Patricia) and One daughter: Robbie […]
Glenna L. Branscum
Ms. Glenna L. Branscum of Monticello, Kentucky passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025, at the Cumberland Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Somerset, Kentucky having attained the age of 78 years, and 2 month. She was born in the Lower Turkey Creek Community of Wayne County, Kentucky on Friday, February 28, 1947, the daughter of […]