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Marshall Health cardiologists Donate Bulletproof Vest to Police K-9

Marshall Health cardiologists Mark A. Studeny, M.D., and Melissa D. Lester, D.O., have donated $2,500 to the City of Huntington for the purchase of a K-9 bulletproof vest for the Huntington Police Department. Read more

GATORCHOPPIN ON ... We Are Marshall Forever (The Anniversary of The Plane Crash in which 75 were killed)

November 14 is a day of infamy that will live in our hearts forever, like 9/11, we will always remember where we were when we learned the news.

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Annual Marshall University/HOPE CDC conference set for next week in Charleston

HUNTINGTON, W.Va.— Marshall University and the Hope Community Development Corporation (HOPE CDC) will host the Poverty and Public Policy Solutions Symposium, a follow-up to last year’s State of African Americans in West Virginia Summit, from 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, at the Four Points by Sheraton in Charleston. Read more

Marshall School of Medicine announces director for new physician assistant program

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Ginger Boles, M.S., P.A.-C., joins the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine as director of its new physician assistant program.  Read more

New York Man Sentenced to Prison for Obstructing Huntington Federal Case

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – A New York man who helped obstruct a federal drug conspiracy case in 2017 was sentenced today in Huntington to 12 months and 1 day in prison, announced United States Attorney Mike Stuart. 

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Manchin Overcomes Morrisey, Let's Work Together; Miller wins Congressional Seat

After a hard fought race, Sen. Joe Manchin (D) has won his U.S. Senate battle against Attorney General Patrick Morrisey (R) by a 50-46% margin amounting to about 20,000 votes, according to Metro News. Libertarian Rusty Hollen came in third with 4% (about 24,000 votes). Read more

Warner Releases Unofficial Results for General Election

Charleston, W.Va.—Secretary of State Mac Warner said he is pleased with the voter turnout in the state’s General Election today.  Warner also took time to commend the state’s 55 county clerks for preparing for and managing the election. Read more

GATORCHOPPIN ON ... Overdoses are down locally...is it a sign things are better?

Overdoses are down in the overdose capital of Huntington, WV.  According to The Herald Dispatch " So far, Cabell County has seen less overdoses in each individual month of 2018 compared to the same months in 2017. October 2018's total 76 overdoses, for example, are far less than the 139 overdoses reported in October 2017." Read more

Adam Grant to speak to Marshall students

HUNTINGTON, W.Va.—Nationally acclaimed motivation expert Dr. Adam Grant is sharing advice on the wrong ways to plan a career with students at Marshall University.  Read more

Ebenezer Dental Clinic Open House

Ebenezer Dental Clinic  will hold an Open House , Friday, Nov . 8, from 3-5 p.m. The clinic is located at 1448 10th Avenue.  Read more

West Virginia American Water Urges Customers to Guard against Utility Worker Imposters

[image 1]CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia American Water today repeated warnings for customers to guard themselves against utility imposters in light of a reported incident of theft by a man posing as a water company worker in Barboursville. West Virginia American Water employees should not need access to any indoor facilities to read meters, turn service on or off or perform maintenance work and typically are not authorized by the company to enter customer’s homes. Company employees also will never request nor accept cash during service calls to homes or business.

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DOUG SMITH: Nihil sub sole novum

“Daisy“, sometimes known as “Daisy Girl” or “Peace, Little Girl“, was a controversial political advertisement aired on television during the 1964 United States presidential election by incumbent president Lyndon B. Johnson‘s campaign. Though only aired once (by the campaign), it is considered to be an important factor in Johnson’s landslide victory over Barry Goldwater and an important turning point in political and advertising history. It remains one of the most controversial political advertisements ever made. Read more

Harrell Memorial Scholarship established to help future pediatricians at Marshall

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Tamara D. Huffman has established an endowed scholarship at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine in memory of her mother, E. Pauline Harrell. Read more

West Virginia American Water and Utility Workers United Association to hold Veterans Donation Drive Friday in Cabell County

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (Nov. 5, 2018) – West Virginia American Water’s Huntington District and the Utility Workers United Association have joined forces to host a donation drive Friday, Nov. 9, in honor of Veterans Day to benefit the Homeless Veterans Resource Center. This employee-led initiative sponsored by West Virginia American Water seeks to fulfill a critical need related to homeless veterans in the local community.  Read more

Marshall partners with Scottish Rite Foundation to host free literacy event

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Faculty and students from the Marshall University Department of Communication Disorders program have partnered with the Scottish Rite Foundation to host the first Huntington Reading Fun event. This inaugural event will take place from 11 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Nov. 10, at the Cabell County Public Library. Read more

Charleston Man Sentenced to Prison for Heroin and Gun Charges

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A Charleston man caught selling heroin within 1000 feet of Stonewall Jackson Middle School and possessing a firearm in January 2017 was sentenced today to 48 months in prison, announced United States Attorney Mike Stuart.  Stuart commended the efforts of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives (ATF) and the Charleston Police Department. Read more

Project Charleston: Investigation Into Drug Trafficking on Charleston's West Side Nets Several Arrests and Seizure of Large Quantities of Fentanyl, Heroin and Methamphetamine

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – United States Attorney Mike Stuart announced several arrests today of drug traffickers operating between Charleston, West Virginia, and Akron, Ohio.  The multi-state Drug Trafficking Organization (DTO) is responsible for distributing large quantities of fentanyl, heroin and methamphetamine. 

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GATORCHOPPIN ON ... The Murder Capital and Reverend Joe

An award-winning documentary featuring a year in East St. Louis will premiere on DirectTV on Nov. 8. “Give Us This Day” has already been seen at the Tribeca and Woodstock film festivals an won at the Los Angeles Film Awards. 

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MCGILL: Miscues doom offense in Herd’s first road loss

OPIOID UPDATE: ONDCP and USDA Releases Joint Federal Resource Targeted at Rural Communities to Help Address Substance Use Disorder and Opioid Misuse

ONDCP and USDA “unveiled a listing of Federal programs that can be used to build resilient communities and address opioid misuse in rural communities. The Rural Resource Guide is the one-stop-shop for rural leaders looking for Federal funding and partnership opportunities.” Read more

WV Making Biggest Comeback; President Trump Speaks at Tri State Airport

President Trump delivering soeech at MAGA 'Make America Great Again' Rally in Huntington, West Virginia in which he slams President Obama, media on healthcare, immigration, migrant caravan and border security.  He later told WCHS TV exclusively that "West Virginia is making the biggest (economic) comeback in the whole nation," forecasting continued growth for WV coal use on the international market.  Read more

Talented and gifted students discover careers at Marshall

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall University welcomed a group of Talented and Gifted (TAG) students from local middle schools to the Huntington campus Thursday, Oct. 25, for a day of fun, hands-on learning. Read more

35th Civil Support Team to conduct training event at Marshall University

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia National Guard's 35th Civil Support Team (Weapons of Mass Destruction) will conduct a training event Tuesday, Nov. 6, at the Marshall University Crime Scene House, 1524 5th Ave., in Huntington. Training will take place from 4 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, with some of the activity going on behind the house, in the Marshall University parking lot located in the 1500 block of 4thAvenue. That parking lot will be closed for the day. Read more

Morrisey Leads 21-State Coalition, Fights For Coal Miners in Supporting Trump Energy Plan

Bussing Details; President Trump Visits Tri State Airport Friday at 4 pm

Donald J. Trump for President, Inc. announced President Trump’s next stop on his national midterm campaign tour with a MAGA Rally on Friday, November 2  at Huntington Tri-State Airport in Huntington, West Virginia. This is the fifth rally that President Trump has held in West Virginia and the second rally in Huntington since he first began his race for president in June, 2015.  Read more

Secretary of State’s Office Releases Early Voting and Absentee Numbers

Charleston, W.Va.—West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner today released current early voting and absentee numbers.

As of this morning, 121,679 West Virginians have voted or turned in an absentee ballot in the 2018 General Election. Read more

Marshall Digital Forensics program partners with Swedish company for Open Source Intelligence

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall University’s Digital Forensics and Information Assurance program has partnered with Paliscope, a Swedish software company, in launching the Paliscope Academic Program. As part of the program, students are trained in how to use Paliscope’s online investigation software. Marshall plans to use the software in its courses and in its Open Source Intelligence Exchange (OSIX) program. Marshall was the first institution to join the Paliscope Academic Program. Read more

Marshall to host annual Intercultural Students’ Weekend Nov. 2-3

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Over 125 of the most academically advanced minority high school juniors and seniors from West Virginia and nearby Ohio and Kentucky metro high schools will converge at Marshall University this weekend, Friday, Nov. 2, through Saturday, Nov. 3, for the annual Intercultural Students’ Weekend. Read more

Huntington Police Plan Donations to hoop's Children's Hospital

Approximately 40 Huntington Police Officers are putting down their razors and letting their beards grow for No Shave November in an effort to raise funds for children with cancer. The goal is to grow awareness of their fundraising effort by embracing their hair, which many cancer patients lose, and letting it grow wild and free. The officers will donate the money they typically spend on shaving and grooming to the Hoops Family Children's Hospital at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Read more