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Independent Living Council Meets in Oct.

The next WVSILC meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 2, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Conference Room on the 3rd floor at the Division of Rehab Services, 10 McJunkin Dr, Nitro, WV. The agenda for this meeting can be found at www.wvsilc.org Read more

Attorney General Morrisey Sues Johnson & Johnson Over Surgical Mesh Marketing

ATF offers reward in explosives theft

ASHLAND, KY— The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Louisville Field Division, is requesting assistance from the public for information regarding an explosives theft.

Sometime between the afternoon hours of Friday Sept. 13, 2019 and the morning hours of Monday Sept. 16, 2019, unknown individual(s) broke into an explosive magazines on a construction site near Wheelrim Road in Campton, Kentucky and stole various explosives. The investigation is being worked by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives with assistance of the Kentucky State Police. Read more

Fire Parade Oct. 7

The 66th annual Huntington Fire Prevention Parade is Monday, Oct. 7. Do you plan on going or want to participate? Here's everything you need to know:

PARKING: "No parking between the hours of 5 p.m. and 10 p.m." will be posted on 4th Avenue between 7th Street and Hal Greer Boulevard. Read more

HMDA Special Call; Sale of Two Acres at Kinetic Park

HMDA will hold a special meeting Friday, Sept. 20 at 4 p.m. in council chambers to grant authority for the executive committee to execute sales documents on just over 2.0 acres of property at Kinetic Park. Read more

Letter of petition calling for Stewart’s Original Hot Dogs to be reinstated at Marshall ballgames

This letter, along with a petition signed by over 4500 petitioners in less than 7 days, was delivered on 9.17.2019 to the office of Marshall University President Jerome Gilbert by Steven J. Davis of Concerned Citizens of Huntington, WV. and Mark Caserta, columnist and editor of Free State Patriot. Read more

Akron Woman Sentenced to Prison for Trafficking Heroin, Carfentanil and Methamphetamine

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – An Akron, Ohio, woman was sentenced to federal prison for a drug trafficking crime, announced United States Attorney Mike Stuart.  Azriel Irene Westfall, 21, was sentenced to 18 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute heroin and methamphetamine.  Westfall must also serve a three year term of supervised release after her prison term. Read more

Attorney General Morrisey Statement on the Death of Roane County High School player Alex Miller

Opioid Awareness Summit kicks off in West Virginia

HUNTINGTON, W.Va.— A collaborative effort to educate high school students about opioid awareness will bring thousands of students to Marshall University’s Cam Henderson Center at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 18, for the Game Changer Opioid Awareness Summit. Thousands more will watch online. Read more

Marshall to induct three business leaders into business Hall of Fame

Marshall University's Lewis College of Business Executive Advisory Board will welcome three business leaders into its Hall of Fame on Friday, Sept. 27.

 The 2019 Hall of Fame inductees are Dr. Kathy D’Antoni, Michael G. Sellards and Rick Slater. They will be honored during the Lewis College of Business’ 2019 induction ceremony at 7 p.m. in the Brad D. Smith Foundation Hall, with a reception to precede the ceremony at 6 p.m.  Read more

Attorney General Morrisey Leads Coalition in Support of Energy Rule

Robert C. Byrd Forum on Civic Responsibility to take place Tuesday

HUNTINGTON, W.Va.—Marshall University will host the 2019 Robert C. Byrd Forum on Civic Responsibility at 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 17, in the Francis-Booth Experimental Theatre at the Joan C. Edwards Playhouse on the Huntington campus. Read more

Land Reuse Committee to Consider Various Properties

The Huntington Land Reuse Commission will meet at 1:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at Huntington City Hall, according to Crystal Perry, demolition specialist Huntington Dept. of Planning and Development.  Read more

HMDA Meets Monday to Discuss Flint, ACF property transactions

The Huntington Municipal Development Authority meets Monday, Sept. 16 at 4 pm in Council Chambers at Huntington City Hall. The agenda, which is below, includes discussion of two major land purchases and sales --- the purchase of ACF and the sale of Flint Properties lot to Marshall University for construction of a baseball field.

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Updated UKIRK PROWL Host Homecoming Reunion at Campus Christian Center, once a location for WB's "WE Are Marshall."

Save the Date! October 26th, Homecoming Weekend. After the game, alums from the former People Reaching Out with Love (PROWL), a Presbyterian campus ministry, will gather at the MU Campus Christian Center for a reunion sponsored UKIRK (translation University Church , no, reference to Star Trek's Commander Kirk) from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.  Read more

Police Hunt for Shooting Suspect

Huntington Police are searching for a Huntington man who has been charged in connection with a shooting that occurred Tuesday, Sept. 10, in the 1700 block of Artisan Avenue. Read more

Attorney General Morrisey Praises Repeal of Unlawful, Obama-Era Water Rule

New Board of Governors members sworn in at Marshall; New health sciences parking garage announced

HUNTINGTON, W.Va.- New Board of Governors members were sworn in today at the board’s regular meeting on the Huntington campus.

Appointed by West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice, Christopher “Chris” Miller, William “Bill” Noe and Sandra Thomas will serve the university for a four-year term ending in 2023. Read more

Marshall to dedicate Stephen J. Kopp Hall

HUNTINGTON, W.Va.—Marshall University will officially dedicate its newest building, Stephen J. Kopp Hall, in a ceremony set for 3 p.m., Friday, Sept. 13, at the Marshall University School of Pharmacy, located at 1538 Charleston Avenue. Read more

Marshall-Ohio game to work toward zero waste

HUNTINGTON, W.Va.— The football match-up this weekend between the Thundering Herd and the Ohio Bobcats will be waste free to the extent possible. Read more

Plastic surgeon Kristopher M. Day, M.D., joins Marshall Health

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Plastic surgeon Kristopher M. Day, M.D., joins the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall Health and Cabell Huntington Hospital surgical team of providers.

 Day has been named assistant professor in the department of surgery at the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine. He is fellowship-trained in treating children and adults with cleft lip and palate, cranial defects, jaw deformities, facial trauma and facial tumors. He is proficient in advanced cosmetic surgery techniques for the nose, ear, eyelids, neck and face. In addition to these specialized services, Day is comprehensively trained to perform core plastic surgery procedures, including reconstruction of the breasts, body and limbs. Read more

MU Office of Career Education to host part-time job and internship fair

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall University’s Office of Career Education will host Job-A-Palooza, a part-time job and internship fair, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 16, in the Memorial Student Center plaza on the Huntington campus. The event is open to all Marshall students, faculty and alumni.  Read more

Detroit Heroin Trafficker Sentenced to Federal Prison

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A Detroit, Michigan, man was sentenced to federal prison for a federal drug trafficking crime, announced United States Attorney Mike Stuart.  Eddie Riago-Javone Bryant, 27, was sentenced to 43 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute heroin.  Read more

Fayetteville Woman Sentenced to Federal Prison for trafficking

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A Fayetteville woman was sentenced to federal prison for heroin, fentanyl, and methamphetamine trafficking, announced United States Attorney Mike Stuart.  Jessical Lynn Hall, 29, was sentenced to 71 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, along with quantities of heroin and fentanyl.  Upon completing her prison sentence, Hall will serve an additional term of four years of supervised release. Read more

U.S. News & World Report ranks Marshall in top tier of nation’s universities for the first time

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — For the first time, U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Colleges” rankings have recognized Marshall University among the nation’s top higher education institutions.

The magazine’s 2020 edition, released today, placed Marshall among the best 381 schools in the top tier “National Universities” category. Read more

TIMES ADDED Lopez Hustles to Turn Jump Scares into Pole Dance Awes

Pennywise better tightly hold his balloon.  Jennifer Lopez and fellow pole dancers successfully bump, grind, and stealthily whisks away men's wealth by stroking their silky stiletto clad legs and mouthing romantic words.  She just might change chair scares into pole dancing awe.  Read more

Attorney General Morrisey Reacts To Pivotal Hearing in Case Against Wheeling-Charleston Diocese

Marshall University prepares for annual U.S. Constitution programs

HUNTINGTON, W.Va.— Marshall University’s annual celebration of the U.S. Constitution will take on a slightly different look this year as it marks the commemoration with three weeks of activities, lectures and period-appropriate lawn games. Read more

Marshall’s MUsic Mondays returns to Cellar Door Sept. 16

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. –  The Marshall University School of Music resumes the lecture series MUsic Mondays at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 16, at the Cellar Door, 905 3rd Ave. The 2019-2020 series, titled “The B List,” will explore composers whose surnames begin with “B,” culminating in the Fall of 2020 with an all-Beethoven series to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the composer’s birth. Read more

Huntington Council Approves Police Car Purchase; Fiscal Year Ends with Surplus

The city’s Finance Department reported to City Council’s Finance Committee this evening that the city ended the 2018-2019 fiscal year (ended June 30) $2,946,748 in the black.

In a corresponding move, City Council approved a budget revision to assign those funds to this year’s budget. The following is a summary of that revision: Read more

Huntington Police Arrests/Incidents, Sept. 8

The Huntington Police Department released these incidents and arrests covering September 8. 

You can download PDF's of the reports below:

Finance Committee Scheduled at 6:30 pm Monday, Sept. 9

The Administration and Finance Committee of Huntington City Council meets at 6:30 p.m Sept. 9 in Council chambers to consider several items on tonight's council agenda. Read more

Fire Station Tour Coming Sept. 12

Tour the newly-renovated Guyandotte Fire Station and meet the Huntington firefighters who serve your community from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sept. 12. The new, kelly green fire truck and Sparky, the HFD dalmation mascot, will be there, too!