Obituaries
Aubra Jean Bel
l, age 78, of Monticello, passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022 at her home. She is survived by: Her children, Terry (Lora), Teresa Jones, Koe (Kam) Bell Grandchildren, Travis (Amber), Kyle (Mariah), Jacob, & […]
Articles by Kisha Jones
Local News
Ways to prevent your pipes from freezing during the winter
When temperatures dip during the winter, frozen pipes could be a concern for your home – but there are ways to prevent your property from disaster. Dominion Energy suggests the following tips to help your […]
Local News
Pet safety in dangerously cold weather
If you have a dog who struggles outside in the cold in these freezing temperatures, this advice is for you. We spoke with the experts on how to keep your pooch as warm as possible. […]
Local News
Wayne County Homemaker Recipe – Chicken with Sauce by Marilyn Rush
CHICKEN WITH SAUCE 8 halved chicken breasts, deboned 3 Tbsp. oil 3 Tbsp. butter 3 Tbsp. flour 4 Tbsp. chopped green onions Salt & pepper to taste ½ c. white wine 1 (4 oz.) can […]
Region News
Community mourns loss of London Police Officer Travis Hurley
First responders and the community are mourning the loss of London Police Officer Travis Hurley who died Thursday night, according to social London Police Officer Travis Hurley/Laurel County Sheriff’s Office/Facebook media reports from police and […]
State News
Kentucky releases county unemployment data for December 2021
Kentucky unemployment rates fell in 119 counties between December 2020 and December 2021, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. Unemployment rates remained at […]
State News
Gov. Beshear Announces More than 1,000 New Jobs and $160 Million in New Investments
Gov. Andy Beshear provided his Team Kentucky update, announcing more than 1,000 quality job opportunities and $160.9 million in investments for Kentuckians across the commonwealth at 80 Acres Farms, Confluent Health, Levi Strauss, Kroger and […]
State News
Kentucky Lawmakers advance bill to make porch piracy a felony
Kentucky lawmakers have advanced a bill that is designed to make porch piracy a felony. The sponsor of Senate Bill 23, Sen. David Yates, D-Louisville, says a loophole in the current law makes theft of […]
State News
Kentucky leads Big Blue Slam heading into final day
Kentucky leads the Big Blue Slam blood drive heading into the final day of the competition. According to the Kentucky Blood Center, 311 donors rolled up their sleeves on Thursday. Solid Blue fans now lead […]
Sports
UK’s Tshiebwe on Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Watch List
This marks the fifth major midseason national recognition for Tshiebwe. He was also named to the Lute Olson Watch List and the John R. Wooden Award Midseason Top 25 Watch Lists for its player of […]
Sports
Turnovers doom Lady Wildcats in loss to Vanderbilt
All-American Rhyne Howard scored 25 points but the Kentucky women’s basketball team lost at Vanderbilt 65-57 on Thursday night inside Memorial Gymnasium. With her 25 points, Howard became the third player in Kentucky women’s basketball […]
Agriculture
Kentucky farmers get behind Farms to Food Banks program
More than 300 Kentucky farmers participated in the state’s Farms to Food Banks program last year, and at a recent virtual rally, state officials said they are looking to expand the program to help combat rising food insecurity. Ryan […]
