March 2026 – Page 28

Clara Strack’s 33 points lead No. 9 Kentucky past No. 8 Georgia 76-61

March 6, 2026 Kisha Jones

(LEX18) — It was a beautiful day in Greenville, South Carolina for some Kentucky basketball. Day two of the SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament saw the No. 9 Kentucky Wildcats face the No. 8 Georgia Bulldogs. […]

2026 Kentucky Junior Chef season opens

March 6, 2026 Kisha Jones

The 2026 Kentucky Junior Chef Competition is now open, Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell has announced. “Young chefs across the state can begin preparing for this year’s Junior Chef challenge,” Commissioner Shell said. “The culinary […]

Gas Prices are on the Increase

March 5, 2026 Eric Criswell

According to AAA, today’s national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline is $3.19, which is 20 cents more than Monday and 31 cents higher than a month ago. Some local areas have seen prices […]

Somerset Man Arrested After an Investigation on Sextortion

March 5, 2026 Kisha Jones

Sheriff Bobby Jones reports the arrest of a Somerset man after an investigation determined that the man attempted to extort a woman for the purpose of sex. Detective Branson Patterson with the Sheriff’s Office’s Criminal […]

Walleyes Broodstock Collection Continues on Cumberland River

March 5, 2026 Kisha Jones

Even Bigger Walleye!Our walleye broodstock collection on the Upper Cumberland River continues — and the team caught an even larger fish yesterday!This walleye measured 30.8 inches and weighed 11.76 pounds. Just like the others, this fish […]

Fire Department holds Regular Meeting

March 5, 2026 Eric Criswell

Fire personnel gathered Tuesday night for our regularly scheduled meeting night. We checked and serviced equipment and apparatus, voted on last year’s probationary recruits, and shared a meal together.

Bell Elementary Student Enjoyed ” Dr Seuss” Theme Family Learning Night

March 5, 2026 Kisha Jones

This “cat in the hat” is worn out! We had a wonderful day of guest readers, fun character outfits, and then ended the night with our Family Learning Night!!! We had so much fun!!! […]

Public Library is closed today due to training

March 5, 2026 Kisha Jones

Wayne County Public Library is closed today due to training

Commodities Today, Feeding America Tomorrow

March 5, 2026 Eric Criswell

Senior commodities will be distributed this afternoon at the Community Action Agency for those on the active list. Tomorrow the Feeding America Food Distribution returns to the Steubenville Baptist church from 9am til noon.

Backyard Conservation CSP Signup Deadline is Friday

March 5, 2026 Eric Criswell

The Wayne County Conservation District is currently accepting applications for our Backyard Conservation Cost Share program. Deadline to apply is 4:30 on Friday, March 6th. Applications can be picked up at the USDA Service Center […]

Breastfeeding Education Classes Announced at Health Department

March 5, 2026 Kisha Jones

Breastfeeding Education Classes are back! Here are the first five classes scheduled, with more on the way in the remaining counties. To register, visit https://bit.ly/3JHor4J or call us at 270-864-2206 ext. 2625.

Person found dead in vehicle fire in Laurel County

March 5, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WYMT) – A person was found dead inside a vehicle following a fire in Laurel County on March 4. East Bernstadt Fire & Rescue was dispatched at 2:57 p.m. by the London-Laurel County 911 Center […]