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Wednesday Weather
Today A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 50%. […]
Articles by Eric Criswell
Local News
Man Dies after Falling into Ravine
On Monday, September 25th, around 8:15 PM, Monticello 911 dispatchers paged the squad to respond to a report of a male who had fallen in a ravine off Duncan Valley Road. After arriving on the […]
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Council Approves Water Rate Increase
The Monticello City Council met Monday night and voted to approve the $6 across-the-board base water rate increase. All excess fees obtained will go directly back to the city. Council members noted this was just […]
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Domestic Violence Complaint Leads to Felony Charges
According to Wayne County Sheriff Tim Catron a Monticello man has been arrested on felony charges after receiving a domestic violence assault complaint. On September 25, 2023, at approximately 6:50 pm Deputy Valis Smedley was […]
Agriculture
The Local Growing Season Was Mixed
Wayne County Extension Agent for Agriculture, Glen Roberts tells us the growing season this year for the most part is over and produced mixed results due to periods of dry weather. Wayne County had an […]
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Police Calls from Monday
MPD Calls for Service 09-25-23 2:20 a.m. – Extra patrol Church Street (Frog Bottom area). 6:15 a.m. – Request for officer assistance with out-of-control 7 year-old outside Wendy’s Wonderland. 6:55 a.m. – Business security checks, […]
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Cardinals win on Senior Night
All three teams finished with a win Monday night, the freshman went 2-0, JV went 2-0 and Varsity went 2-1. Also the team honored 3 seniors who show great leadership and persistence. good things are […]
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Girls Golf Finishes 4th in the State With One Player Advancing
The Wayne County Girl’s Golf team competed in First Round State Tournament play at Winchester Country Club on Monday and finished in 4th place. Senior golfer Kelsay Collins finished in 5th place overall with a […]
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Tuesday Weather
Today Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming east northeast around 6 mph in the afternoon. Tonight A 10 percent chance of showers after 4am. Mostly clear, with […]
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Cajun Coast Search Director Under Investigation
(WKYT) – Several law enforcement agencies in Louisiana are looking into questionable fund-raising practices by Toney Wade, who has been in Kentucky numerous times searching for individuals with his K9 units. Both the Wayne County […]
