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Marshall student receives Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Zach Preston, a mechanical engineering student in Marshall University’s College of Information Technology and Engineering, is one of the first-ever recipients of the Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship. Read more

Marshall accounting program earns endorsement by Institute of Management Accountants

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall University’s Lewis College of Business has announced that the Brad D. Smith Undergraduate School of Business and its undergraduate accounting program have earned endorsement by IMA® (Institute of Management Accountants), one of the largest and most respected associations focused exclusively on advancing the management accounting profession. Read more

Huntington City Council and Committees Meet Jun 10; HMDA May Authorize Acquiring ACF Property

Huntington City Council meets Monday, June 10 at 7:30 pm in council chambers at Huntington City Hall. The work session begins at 6:30 pm. 

The Huntington Municipal Development Authority meets at 4 p.m. It is expected to go into Executive Session to authorize execution of ACF documents to acquire the property and to announce an executive director. 

The Public Safety committee meets at 5:30 and the Finance Committee meets at 6:00 p.m.

The agendas are below beginning with Huntington City Council: : Read more

Airbnb to Begin West Virginia Tax Collection

CHARLESTON, WV – Airbnb, the world’s leading community-driven hospitality company, today will begin collecting the West Virginia state sales tax (6%) on behalf of its statewide host community, allowing the state to fully benefit from people visiting and staying longer through home sharing and short-term rentals. Read more

Attorney General Morrisey's Holistic Fight Against Substance Abuse Leads to 51% Drop In Opioid Scripts

CHARLESTON — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s fight against substance abuse has helped West Virginia realize a 51-percent drop in opioid prescriptions since 2013, according to analysis of a recent study. Read more

Drug Arrests Made by Huntington Police

Two Akron, Ohio, men were arrested Thursday, June 6, following the execution of a drug-related search warrant that also resulted in the seizure of a large amount of heroin and methamphetamine.

James Elijah Ladrew, 26, and Robert Von Wilson, 23, were each charged with two counts of possession of drugs with intent to deliver. Read more

The Dawg’s “Big John” is joining the Military

Huntington, WV--WDGG-FM (93.7) Morning Show host and Kindred Communications Operations Manager “Big John” Bowen is heading to boot camp next week with the United States Army. Read more

Arts Night Out at Heritage Station on Thursday, June 13

Celebrate the Huntington arts scene at Arts Night Out at Heritage Station on June 13, 6 pm - 9 pm. Four local artists, Linda Stonestreet, Kristin Carnes, Brandy Jefferys, and Charlie Haggard, will premiere solo exhibitions at Sip Wine & Whiskey Bar, The Haute Wick Social, The Red Caboose, and Moonlight Cookies respectively. Read more

Students find hands-on summer research experiences at Marshall University

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – In-depth, mentored research experiences at Marshall University’s Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine will help develop the skills of the nearly 20 undergraduate students from 10 different institutions who are spending the summer conducting biomedical research in laboratories on campus. Read more

PSC Kicks Off Summer Driving Season with Safety Enforcement Blitzes

CHARLESTON, WV – Public Service Commission Transportation Officers are participating in several focused enforcement campaigns to ensure safety for West Virginia’s traveling public. Read more

MU presents research at World Confederation for Physical Therapy in Switzerland

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Representatives from the Marshall University School of Physical Therapy presented research last month at the World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT) held in Geneva, Switzerland, May 10-13, 2019. Read more

Huntington Man Sentenced for Federal Meth Charge

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – A Huntington man was sentenced to 15 months in prison on a federal drug charge, announced United States Attorney Mike Stuart. Ralph Wray, 36, previously pled guilty to an indictment charging him with possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine. Read more

Operation Saigon Sunset Update: Last Defendant Sentenced for his Role in Federal Drug Conspiracy

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – A Barboursville man caught selling heroin in January 2018 was sentenced  to 90 days home confinement and five years of probation for his role in a federal drug conspiracy charge, announced United States Attorney Mike Stuart. Silas Pardue, 34, previously pled guilty to an indictment charging him with conspiracy to distribute heroin. Read more

School of Pharmacy to launch new substance use disorder certificate program

HUNTINGTON, W.Va.—The Marshall University School of Pharmacy has been awarded funding to create a substance use disorder certificate program for professional health care students. Read more

Attorney General Morrisey Reaches Settlement in Medical Privacy Data Breach

CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, in coordination with a total of 16 state attorneys general, reached a settlement to resolve allegations stemming from a data breach that exposed the medical records of more than 3.9 million individuals. Read more

Marathon Oil Donates to Help Open Huntington Pool

Marathon Petroleum presented the A.D. Lewis Community Center with a $10,000 check  for operations of its pool and other uses at the center.  Read more

WV DOT hiring

The West Virginia Department of Transportation hosts a hiring event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 4, at its District 2 Headquarters, located at 801 Madison Ave. Read more

Dept. of Energy Official Resigns

The Department of Energy  confirmed that Assistant Secretary of Energy, Anne White, who oversees Environmental Management of America’s horrendous nuclear legacy, has officially submitted her resignation. This resignation will take effect starting June 14th, 2019.

This comes just weeks after meeting with concerned individuals regarding the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant off site radiation scandal that has started to break through the surface. Read more

Research reveals role of fat storage cells in anti-obesity intervention

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Marshall to offer online master’s degree in accounting

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. –The Marshall University Brad D. Smith Graduate School of Business is now offering an online Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA) program that mirrors the full-time, on-campus option.  Read more

PROACT to host community naloxone training June 4

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The Provider Response Organization for Addiction Care & Treatment, or PROACT, will host a training on the use of naloxone, a lifesaving medication used for the emergency treatment of a known or suspected opioid overdose, Tuesday, June 4 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at PROACT located at 800 20th Street in Huntington. Read more

Xavier Staggs and Anna Price Named Members of Jenkins Fenstermaker

Huntington, W.Va., <May 31, 2019>:  Jenkins Fenstermaker Attorneys Xavier Staggs and Anna Price were recently promoted to Members of the Jenkins Fenstermaker law firm.  Read more

Project Charleston Update: Charleston Man Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison for Meth Conspiracy

CHARLESTON, W.VA. -- A Charleston woman was sentenced  for her role in distributing methamphetamine and conspiring to distribute at least 50 grams of methamphetamine. Juanita Carrie Haynes, 54, was sentenced to 108 months, or nine years, in prison.  Haynes was one of several defendants arrested in November of 2018, after a long-term investigation into a drug-trafficking organization on the West Side of Charleston.  Read more

Attorney General Morrisey Announces Statewide ‘Kids Kick Opioids’ Winner

CHARLESTON — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced a north central West Virginia student as the statewide winner of the Kids Kick Opioids contest, a competition meant to creatively illustrate the devastation caused by prescription painkiller abuse. Read more

Volunteers and riders needed for Marshall’s 9th annual iCanShine bike camp

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - Marshall University is hosting the annual iCanShine Bike Camp June 10-14 and, for the fourth year, the university has partnered with the Phil Cline Family YMCA to host the summer sessions. Read more

Economic Development Meeting Rescheduled

The meeting of Huntington City Council's Economic Development Committee has been rescheduled for Thursday, May 30 at 5:15 p.m. in Council Chambers at Huntington City Hall. 

Council Approves Local 598 Labor Agreement

Huntington City Council unanimously approved  a three year contract with Local 598 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees that provides employee pay raises of 5% the first year, 4% the second year and 3% in year three. Read more

Class Action Federal Suit Filed Regarding Piketon School

A class action federal complaint has been filed in connection with radioactive contamination at Zahn's Corner Middle School which was suddenly closed May 13, 2019.  Read more

BREAKING..... Huntington Firefighters Battle 11th Avenue Blaze

Huntington Firefighters have been dispatched to the 2000 block of 11th Avenue where a residence blazes. The dispatch occurred around 8:20 p.m. May 27. Read more

"Aladdin" and its Genie (Will Smith) Takes Top Place at Boxoffice

 Genie (Will Smith) emerged from the Magic Lamp seizing over $110 million dollars at the Memorial Day  boxoffice.  That's the fifth highest Memorial Day opening . Last year's "Solo A Star Wars Story" began with a $103 million dollar debut.

The record is held by Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull as it raked in over $120 million and a $317 million total. Seven films cracked the magical $100 million mark : Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End, X Men Last Stand, X Men Days of Future  Past, Fast & Furious 6,  Hangover Part 2.  The 1977 franchise initiating Star Wars and Return of the Jedi broke the $100 million hurdle. Jedi has a $252 million total based on 1983 dollars.  Read more

Huntington Council Agenda includes collective bargaining agreement & construction of retaining walls

Huntington City Council meets Tuesday, May 28, at 7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at Huntington City Hall. The work session will be at 6:45 p.m. The Administration/Finance Committee meets at 6 p.m. Tuesday. The Economic Development Committee meets at 5:30 p.m. the same day. 

A resolution to ratify a collective bargaining agreement with Local 598 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees is on the agenda, as well as resolution approving construction of retaining walls. Read more