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Norma Susan Adams
Norma Susan Adams, born October 21, 1953, in Wayne County, Kentucky, passed away peacefully, August 22, 2026. Norma Sue Adams reached the age of 70 years. She was the daughter of Cephas Pitman and Treva […]
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McCreary County Man Arrested After Online Decoy Operation
Tuesday Backlash Pursuit a Kentucky-based volunteer decoy group that conduct online predator‑exposure operations made contact with a McCreary County man as part of an ongoing investigation involving two juvenile decoys. According to the organization, the […]
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Second Arrest Made Following Copper Theft Investigation in McCreary County
Following further investigation into the theft of copper telephone lines, K-9 Deputy Chris Carter, lead investigator in the Highland Telephone copper theft investigation, made a second arrest on Saturday, August 22. Saturday’s arrest follows Carter’s […]
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Monticello Police Arrests
8/19/2026 – James Shepherd was arrested and charged with Criminal Trespassing 3rd Degree and Served with a Wayne County District Court Warrant for the charge of Non-Payment of Fines by Officer Neal and was assisted […]
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Sheriff’s Office Weekly Arrest and Activity Log
Wayne County Sheriff’s Department Weekly Arrest & Activity Log August 17th thru August 23rd TOTAL ARREST MADE DATE NAME AGE CHARGE 8/17/2026 Tyquon Roberts Arrested on […]
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Boil Water Advisory
A boil water advisory has been issued for all customers beginning at the intersection of Brammer Hill Ridge Rd and Delta Rd to the end of Brammer Hill Ridge Road, including all side roads. Until […]
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Groundbreaking Held for A.J. Lloyd Project in Monticello
Local leaders and community members gathered Wednesday morning, August 26, 2026, for the official groundbreaking of the A.J. Lloyd Project at 314 Albany Road in Monticello. The ceremony, hosted by the City of Monticello, marked […]
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Cornbread Festival is set for Saturday
The annual Cornbread Festival returns to Mill Springs Mill on Saturday, August 29, 2026, is offering a day of food, history, and Kentucky tradition . Hosted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the event […]
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Hair Braiding for Dads Workshop Being Offered at the Public Library
WCPL is proud to invite men raising daughters to learn how they can support them while getting ready no matter the event! This is a workshop that teaches simple braiding and other cute but easy […]
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Monticello Man Charged in Investigation Involving Messages to Minor
According to Wayne County Sheriff Tim Catron a Wayne County man has been arrested after an investigation conducted by Deputy James Barnett of sending sexual type messages/photos to an underage female. On August 24, 2026, […]
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Students Return as Wayne County Schools Kick Off New Year
The Wayne County School District opened its doors today as students across the county returned for the first day of the new school year. Buses rolled out before sunrise, teachers welcomed familiar and new faces, […]
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Electronic Safety Tips as kids return to Class
As students head back to school, the Somerset Police Department wants to remind parents that school safety doesn’t end at the school doors. Our children are spending more time on social media, gaming platforms, Discord, […]