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…RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM EST THIS EVENING FOR STRONG AND GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR MOST OF EASTERN KENTUCKY… The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued […]

Wayne County will be hosting the 3rd Kenny Davis Classic, this Saturday, at the Rodney C. Woods Gymnasium, the event was originally planned for last month. The Cardinals will face Barbourville., JV will play 1:00 […]

All games to be played at McCreary Central High School Monday, February 21st 7:00 – Wayne County Lady Cardinals vs McCreary Central Tuesday, February 22nd 7:00 – McCreary Central vs Southwestern (Boys) Thursday, February 24th […]

**Fire personnel responded to assist Monticello Police Department in clean-up for a non-injury accident. **Monticello Fire Department also responded to a structure fire on Wayne Street. Personnel were able to contain the fire damage to […]

Application for Hometown Hero Banners can be picked up at the County Clerks Office or at City Hall. The Cost is $45 for one side or $90 for both sides of the Banners Call Jeff […]

  Learn how to grow your own herbs in your kitchen. This class is scheduled for March 2nd at 5:30 p.m. at the Wayne County Extension Office in the downstairs meeting room. The class is […]

Due to the increasing number of COVID positive cases, LCDHD is no longer able to provide work or school excuses/letters for individuals. We are encouraging people to provide their employers or schools with documentation of […]

BUTTERMILK SCOTCH-DATE CAKE 1 c. chopped dates 1 ½ tsp. baking soda 1 ½ c. boiling water Cream ¾ cup shortening and 1 cup sugar. Add 2 eggs and beat well.  Add to date mixture. […]

Gas prices in West Central Kentucky are 10 cents higher this week at $3.093, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. This week’s average prices: Western Central KY Average                $3.09 Average price during the […]

In other incidents, the Sheriff’s Office made the following arrests. Kyle J. Traylor of Albany, Ky. was arrested on a Clinton County District Court Complaint Warrant of Arrest for strangulation-1st degree, unlawful imprisonment-1st degree, wanton […]