Dharampreet Singh, M.D., joins Marshall Neuroscience

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall Health and Cabell Huntington Hospital medical and dental staff welcome Dharampreet Singh, M.D., to their neurological teams of providers. Read more

World-renowned sports physicist to speak at Marshall

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The physics department in Marshall University’s College of Science will present world-renowned sports physicist Dr. John Eric Goff on Monday, Oct. 15. He will speak twice, providing a colloquium talk on “Friction Challenges from the Sports World” at 2 p.m. Oct. 15 in Room 277 of the Science Building, and then give a presentation for the general public on a “Summer of Great Sports Science” at 7 p.m. that evening in Room 154 of Smith Hall. Goff’s visit kicks off Physics Week at Marshall. Read more

Gary J. Petty, M.D., joins Marshall Health

BARBOURSVILLE, W.Va. – Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall Health and Cabell Huntington Hospital medical and dental staff welcome Gary J. Petty, M.D., to their family medicine teams of providers. Read more

Marshall to host family history class Oct. 9

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - Marshall University’s Libraries, along with FamilySearch.org, will host a Family History Class from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9 ,on the 3rd floor of the James E. Morrow Library on Marshall University’s Huntington campus. The class is free and open to the public. Read more

Lewis College of Business appoints new faculty members

The Marshall University Lewis College of Business has welcomed six new faculty members hired to start the 2018-19 academic year, bringing with them new perspectives and expertise in the business fields of economics, international business, supply chain management, digital marketing, human resource management and organizational behavior. Read more

Charleston Woman Sentenced to Prison for Federal Drug Trafficking Crime

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A Charleston woman was sentenced to 24 months in prison today for a federal drug trafficking crime, announced United States Attorney Mike Stuart. Baylee Gibson, age 19, of Bench Road, previously pled guilty in April 2018 to distribution of 5 grams or more of methamphetamine.  Stuart praised the investigation conducted by the Metropolitan Drug Enforcement Network Team (MDENT). Read more

Hurricane Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Gun Crime

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – A Hurricane man pled guilty today to a federal gun charge, announced United States Attorney Mike Stuart. Michael Shawn Alford, 38, entered his guilty plea to being a felon in possession of a firearm.  Stuart commended the investigative efforts of the Cabell County Sheriff’s Office, the Dunbar Police Department, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Read more

Fall Festivals Abound Near Huntington

Fall is right around the corner. Here is a list of some great fall activities in the area:

-- Now through Oct. 28: The Corn Maze, Cooper Family Farm in Milton, open on Open on Fridays 5-10 p.m., Saturdays noon-10 p.m. and Sundays 1-5 p.m. Read more

Hard Work Pays off for Chris Miles, Huntington's "Rocky"

"When you can sleep in an extra hour before work but you get up to go to jiu jitsu class instead. Hard work beats talent, when talent doesn’t work hard. #dreamchasing"....

That was a post I saw this morning by Chris Miles. Chris is the Huntington MMA fighter who will be competing in the IMMAF World Championships at Khalifa Sport City arena in Manama, Bahrain in November 2018. Read more

Marching Thunder invited to perform in London

Marshall University’s marching band, the Marching Thunder, will be traveling to London, England, during December 2019 and will perform in the 2020 New Year’s Day Parade. Read more

Marshall Robbery Suspect in Custody

Huntington Police on Wednesday evening, Sept. 19, arrested a man identified following a robbery of a Marshall University student Tuesday evening on Third Avenue near Smith Hall.  Read more

Bachelors World-Wide Have Robotic Options, but She's not yet Martha Stewart

 Well...I am now 55 and have never been married. "Why?" People ask me all of the time.
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Huntington Council Will Consider Fifth Avenue Duck Fill Valve Project

Huntington City Council meets Monday , September 24 at 7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at Huntington City Hall. The work session will be at 7 p.m.

Agenda items include a Sanitary Board project on Fifth Avenue and authorization to design a bridge for the Paul Ambrose Trail.  Read more

Marshall Counseling Center to sponsor ‘We Are…Here for You Day’

HUNTINGTON, W.Va.—The Marshall Counseling Center will host “We Are…Here for You Day” to provide outreach activities for mental health awareness and prevention and to help foster positive mental health for students. Read more

Akron Arrests Indicate a New Huntington Drug Pipeline Emerging

Two men from Akron, Ohio, were arrested Wednesday morning, Sept. 19, on felony drug charges. Read more

Spielberg Reminiscent "House with a Clock in its Walls" Debuts with Michael Moore Mock-u-mentry

Hollywood's picking and choosing its "wide" openings this weekend. A family friendly (think Spielberg's Amblin Entertainment label) "horror thriller, "The House with a Clock in its Walls"starring Jack Black, and Cate Blanchett stands atop the releases.  Read more

Marshall to inaugurate Margaret Billups Lecture Series for educators Monday

Marshall University’s College of Education and Professional Development, with support from the Center for Continuing Education, will kick off a new lecture series for educators Monday, Sept. 24, on the university’s Huntington campus. It will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. in Room BE-5 of the Memorial Student Center. Read more

New treatment for depression now available at Marshall Health

A new treatment alternative for individuals with chronic depression is now available at Marshall Health. Read more