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A witness to the stabbing reportedly hit the man with a vehicle while he was still outside to stop him from possibly harming anybody else.

The Columbia Police Department initiated a traffic stop on Jamestown Street early Monday morning, October 14, 2024. After gaining consent to search the vehicle, a passenger was found to be in possession of suspected narcotics and paraphernalia. The subject had additionally given Officers a false name before being taken into custody.

On Monday, October 14, 2024 at 12:32 a.m., Campbellsville Police received a call of two (2) gunshot victims at a residence on South Columbia Avenue. Once on scene and after an investigation, it was determined, that 25-year old Daulton W. Curry of Greensburg and 21-year old Xavior C. Adams of Campbellsville had gotten into an altercation.

Wayne County Sheriff Tim Catron reports the following arrest. Joanna Barnes of Monticello, KY. was arrested on a Wayne County District Court Warrant of Arrest for failure to pay or show cause on the underlying charges of public intoxication-controlled substance (excludes alcohol) and disorderly conduct-2nd degree. Barnes was also arrested on a Wayne County District Court Complaint Warrant of Arrest for theft by unlawful taking or disposition-shoplifting.

The Adair County Fiscal Court will meet in emergency called session October 14, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. CT in the basement of the Adair County Annex building located at 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY 42728. The public is invited to attend. AGENDA. ADAIR COUNTY FISCAL COURT. EMERGENCY CALLED MEETING. OCTOBER...

Wayne County Sheriff Tim Catron reports the following arrests. Dakota L. Sullivan of Monticello, KY. was arrested for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol. Kassondra Kempton of Monticello, KY. was arrested on a Wayne County Circuit Court Commitment Order of Arrest for Contempt of Court for failure to comply with Drug Court.

Monticello Fire Department responded to three Motor Vehicle Collisions. #1 – At 12:43 PM the department was dispatched for a two-vehicle collision on Morris Hill Road. No injuries were sustained. #2 – At 4:08 PM firefighters responded to a non-injury collision at the 90/92 intersection. Personnel assisted with providing...

A search by law enforcement on Sunday led to the arrest of a man in connection with an investigation into a string of robberies in multiple Kentucky counties.

Last month was busy for the Russell Springs Police Department, as officers responded to more than 400 calls for service. According to the report provided to the Russell Springs City Council, Russell Springs Police officers responded to 419 calls for service in the month of September and made 25 arrests, including 8 drug arrests and 2 DUIs.

The Russell County Fiscal Court will meet today, and Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston is reportedly planning to request a pay increase for sheriff’s deputies at the meeting. Recently, the Adair County Fiscal Court approved a new pay scale for Adair County Sheriff’s deputies. The fiscal court is...

Russell County Schools are inviting parents/guardians of K-12 students to complete the 2024-2025 Title IV Needs Assessment Survey. Your input is very important for our Title IV Schoolwide Program planning and we truly value and appreciate your feedback. The survey is open from October 15 through October 25th. Surveys can...

Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston made a presentation to the Russell County Fiscal Court at today’s meeting, asking for the court to consider hazardous duty retirement and a pay raise. The request comes nearly a month after Russell County Sheriff’s Deputy Josh Phipps lost his life in the line...

10-12-24 #1. Firefighters responded to the area of Old Mill Springs for a reported structure fire. The fire was out on arrival and units overhauled and checked for extensions and removed hazards. #2. Units responded to the area of HWY 2393 for a motorcycle accident. #3. Units responded to w...

What is the cost of living in Kentucky? doxo breaks down key insights about Kentucky’s household expenses, with a close look into how bills differ between towns and cities across the state. According to Doxo’s The Cost of Bills Index™ (COBI), the average household in Kentucky pays $1,783 in...

If you’re looking to have some frightful fun this Friday, join us at the library at 6:30pm for an outdoor horror movie night, offered by the WCHS BETA Club!. Admission will be $2 per person. Children 5 and under will get in free. Concessions will also be available for purchase! All funds raised will benefit the WCHS BETA Club. Join us, and be sure to bring your own lawn chair!

A boil water has been issued due to a line break for Hwy 200 from James Parmley Rd (8077 Hwy 200) to the TN line, Hwy 1009 South from Hwy 200 to Sandy Valley, Edwards Mountain Rd to the Baptist Church Camp; Hwy 1009 S from Hwy 90 to Hwy 200 & all side roads.

We are honored to announce the dedication of our all-inclusive playground at the Monticello-Wayne County Park to the late Dr. Ronald McFarland, in recognition of his tremendous contributions to our community. Dr. McFarland’s legacy of kindness, care, and dedication to children and families will live on through this special space, where children of all abilities can come together to play, laugh, and grow.

Now Announcing: 2024 Christmas Parade Grand Marshal – Mr. Phillip Kinnett. We are proud to announce that Phillip Kinnett has been selected as the Grand Marshal for the 2024 Monticello-Wayne County Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade. A 1960 graduate of Monticello School, Phillip has been a pillar of the...

Once again, as is typical of the third Tuesday of every month, residence will get to watch as the Barren County Fiscal Court convene to handle the business of this 500-square-mile county. Among the usual official, department and committee reports is the approval and restatement of the amended agreement between the fiscal court of Barren County and that of Metcalfe County and the approval of the resolution “authorizing the issuance of the Corporation’s First Mortgage Revenue Bond Anticipation.”

The Wayne County Extension Office is offering a Holiday Sewing Class on Tuesday, November 12th, at 10 a.m. Registration fee is $10 (Homemaker Club members receive a $5 discount). Please register by November 8th. Kits available include Pumpkin, Turkey, Snowman, or Santa. Select your option when registering. Additional kits are available upon request (additional registration fee will apply). Please bring your own lunch (refrigerator & microwave available) or plan to utilize one of Monticello’s many restaurants. Contact the Extension Office at 606-348-8453 for a detailed list of supplies you will need to bring to the class.