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AARP Grants support projects that make communities livable for people of all ages

CHARLESTON – AARP is now accepting applications for the 2019 Community Challenge grant program to fund “quick-action” projects that spark change in local communities. The grant program, which is now in its third year, is part of AARP’s nationwide Livable Communities initiative, which aims to make communities great places to live for everyone. Read more

Marshall hosting 11th annual LSAMP research symposium March 1-2

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - Marshall University is hosting the 11th annual research symposium sponsored by the KY-WV Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) March 1-2 in the Memorial Student Center on the university’s Huntington campus. Read more

Attorney General Morrisey Announces First Events For National Consumer Protection Week 2019

WV Film Credit Bill Still Needs Urgent Input from Citizens

URGENT -- Senate Finance Chair Craig Blair is refusing to put HB2941 (WV Creates/Film Tax Credit) on his committee agenda for a vote (it passed the House with an overwhelming majority vote of 73-26). This bill will die in committee and NOT be advanced to the floor. YOUR VOICE NEEDS TO BE HEARD. Call Senator Blair and respectfully urge him to let his committee vote on HB2941. -- 304-357-7867 Read more

HMDA Schedules Executive Session on ACF Property

 A Special Meeting of the Huntington Municipal Development Authority will be held Friday, March 15, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, for the following purposes: Read more

Kanawha County Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Meth Distribution

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A Kanawha County man pled guilty  to a federal drug charge, announced United States Attorney Mike Stuart.  Kyle Randolph Thompson, 31, of Cross Lanes, pled guilty to one count of distribution of methamphetamine.   The South Charleston Police Department conducted the investigation.    Read more

PROJECT CHARLESTON UPDATE: Federal Jury Finds Charleston Meth Dealer Guilty of Drug Crimes

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A federal jury sitting in Charleston returned a guilty verdict  in the trial of a Kanawha County woman for distributing methamphetamine and conspiring to distribute at least 50 grams of methamphetamine.  Read more

Attorney General Morrisey Announces New Program For Those Impacted By Wells Fargo Settlement

Marshall to host two-day Comic Con Game Jam event

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall University’s MU Game Guild and Digital Humanities program invite gamers to its Comic Con Game Jam, planned for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, March 9 and 10, in Room 1104 of the Weisberg Applied Engineering Complex on Marshall’s Huntington campus. Read more

President Gilbert's Statement on campus carry bill passing House

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The following is a statement from Marshall University President Jerome A. Gilbert regarding the campus carry legislation passed by the West Virginia House of Delegates last night. Read more

Attorney General William Barr Commits to Aggressively Attacking Drug Scourge

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –  United States Attorney Mike Stuart issued the following statement after meeting with Attorney General William Barr: Read more

Attorney General Morrisey Applauds Senate, Urges House to Pass Bipartisan Bill to Fight Medicaid Fraud

Marshall to host award-winning author, speaking about horror writer Shirley Jackson

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall University’s Women’s Studies program and College of Liberal Arts will present Ruth Franklin, speaking on “Beyond ‘The Lottery’: Writing the Life of Shirley Jackson” at 6:30 p.m. The lecture will take place Thursday, March 14. in the Shawkey Room of the Memorial Student Center on Marshall’s Huntington campus. Read more

Marshall University master’s program in social work receives accreditation

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The Marshall University Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) program has been granted accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), the national association representing social work education in the United States. Read more

Marshall’s Jack Smith selected for SGCI Science Ambassadors program

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall University’s Dr. Jack Smith, a senior research staff member of the Center for Environmental, Geotechnical and Applied Sciences (CEGAS), has been selected by the Science Gateways Community Institute (SGCI) as one of five Science Ambassadors for 2019. The Science Ambassadors program supports travel for the purposes of gateway research. Read more

Marshall to present ‘Body Shots XII: Hell Hath No Fury’

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Several programs from Marshall University’s College of Liberal Arts and the university’s Women’s Center will present, “Body Shots XII: Hell Hath No Fury,” a multimedia performance that celebrates the bold, emotional words and actions taken by women and others attempting to challenge a status quo that has harmed, dismissed, disempowered or scorned them.  Read more

Huntington Pot Hole Patching Requests

Board of Governors approves Doctor of Nursing Practice degree; also issues decision on Jenkins Hall name

The Marshall University Board of Governors (BOG) approved plans for a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program, a degree that allows nurses to practice at the highest level of professional nursing. Read more

Four Men Sentenced in WV for Immigration Crimes

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – United States Attorney Mike Stuart announced that four foreign nationals, all previously convicted of Reentry of a Removed Alien, were sentenced in federal court today.  Stuart commended the investigative efforts of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Read more

Huntington Day at Great American Ballpark

We are thrilled to announce we will have a special Huntington Day with the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park this season! Read more

Barboursville Woman Pleads Guilty to Federal Cocaine Distribution Charge

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – A Barboursville woman pled guilty  to a federal drug charge, announced United States Attorney Mike Stuart.  Elizabeth Powers, 29, entered a guilty plea to an indictment charging her with possession with the intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine.  The Kenova Police Department conducted the investigation.  Read more

Huntington Woman Sentenced to Prison for Federal Drug Charge

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – A Huntington woman was sentenced  to 72 months for a federal drug charge, announced United States Attorney Mike Stuart.  Amanda Hatfield, 26, previously pled guilty plea to an indictment charging her with possession with the intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine.  The Huntington Police Department conducted the investigation. Read more

Attorney General Morrisey Cautions Residents to Check Credentials in Repairing Wind Damage

Mom, Son Prom Slated for March

The Greater Huntington Park & Recreation DistrictMom and Son Prom will be held in the Grand Ballroom of the Pullman Plaza Hotel on Saturday, March 9th from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Read more

Attorney General Morrisey Files Human Rights Action in Elementary School Abuse Case

Huntington Council Has Two Item Monday Agenda

Huntington City Council meets Monday , Feb. 25 at 7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at Huntington City Hall. The work session is at 7 p.m. Prior to the Work Session, the Administrative/Finance Committee meets at 6:45 p.m. to discuss a contact for the street paving program.

The Council agenda follows: Read more

Drug Arrests Made in Lawrence County, Ohio

Officers with the Lawrence Drug & Major Crimes Task Force, Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office and South Point Police Department executed two search warrants at residences in Rome Township, Ohio on Feb. 21, 2019. Read more

Search Warrant Yields Drug Arrest at Huntington's Coach's Inn

Council Sets Budget Sessions

The following Special Call Meetings of City Council will be held in City Council Chambers on the following dates and times for the budget purpose listed below:

Thursday, February 28 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Revenue, City Council, City Clerk, Mayor’s Office, Insurance Programs, Finance, Contingency, Human Resources, Purchasing, IT, Planning Read more

HMDA Agenda Meeting Feb. 25

The Huntington Municipal Development Authority (HMDA) will hold its monthly meeting February 25 @ 4 p.m. in Council Chambers at Huntington City Hall.  Read more

Marshall’s Lewis College of Business to Host Business Model Competition

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall University’s Lewis College of Business will conduct an inaugural WV Innovation and Business Model Competition (WVIBMC) beginning Thursday, March 14, with a preliminary qualifying competition and concluding Saturday, April 6, with a finals event. The overall winning team will receive a $5,000 cash prize and an expenses-paid visit to the Intuit campus in Mountain View, California. Read more

Nuclear Waste Disposal Meeting March 19