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At approximately 3:33pm on Monday afternoon the Monticello Fire Department was called to a fire at Monticello Elementary School. School employees acted quickly and were able to get the fire under control as units arrived. […]

        Wayne County Sheriff’s Department Weekly Arrest & Activity Log  July 27th thru August 2nd 4  TOTAL ARREST MADE          DATE NAME AGE CHARGE 7/27/2026 Jordan R Hunter 33 […]

A boil water advisory has been issued for all customers beginning at the intersection of Hwy. 1275 N and Hwy. 1765 to the intersection of Hwy. 1275 N and Rogers Grove Road, including all side […]

Update!!! She has been located! Special thanks to Pulaski SRT for the dog and drone response!   From the WC Rescue Squad at 9am The Wayne County Rescue Squad is currently searching the area of […]

(LEX NEWS) — Felony charges filed against Troy Hicks, a Monticello towing company owner who was accused of illegally listing a customer’s vehicle for sale on Facebook Marketplace, have been dismissed under an agreed court […]

Run Report 8-1-26 Firefighters responded to a two-vehicle accident on West Highway 92 with Wayne County EMS and Wayne County Sheriff’s Department. Firefighters responded to a vehicle fire on North Main Street in front of […]

As families across the region prepare for the upcoming school year, health advocates are emphasizing the importance of standard immunizations for incoming students. Public health checklists currently being circulated by organizations like Vaccinate Your Family […]

The Wayne County Public Library has released its schedule of events for the week of August 3rd through August 8th. Activities include a Dance Class on August 3rd at 4:30 p.m. for ages 8 to […]