Pillows with a purpose

Gayle Peele is a woman on a mission -- one pillow at a time. She is the owner of Two Mama's Gift Shop, a business that has been converted into a prayer ministry. In addition to the Pikeville store which...

Published: Jun 4, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story

4-Day Movement celebrates five-year milestone

A ministry for residents in need turns five years old today. 4-Day Movement, launched in 2013 to connect residents with resources "four days at a time," was celebrated in a variety of ways over the weekend, said founder D.J. Coles....

Published: Jun 4, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story

Commissioners to hold public hearing for budget proposal

The public will have the opportunity Tuesday morning to comment on Wayne County's $192,291,163 budget proposal that includes a 2.65-cent property tax increase for fiscal year 2018-19. The budget and tax increase, which would take the rate from 66.35 to...

Published: Jun 4, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story

Farmer sentenced to federal prison

A LaGrange farmer has been sentenced to federal prison for crop insurance fraud, fraudulent federal disaster claims, aggravated identity theft and conspiracy to commit money laundering. Chief U.S. District Judge James C. Dever III sentenced James Truman Wiggins Jr., 68,...

Published: Jun 4, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story

Small business center offers advice, direction

The Wayne Business and Industry Center's Small Business Center will be offering free counseling services at several locations in the community this summer. Dale Fey, the center's director, provides one-on-one analysis, evaluation and counseling and helps entrepreneurs get on track...

Published: Jun 4, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story