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Project Huntington Update: Another Operation Saigon Sunset Defendant Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Conspiracy

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Another defendant netted in Operation Saigon Sunset pled guilty today to a federal drug conspiracy charge, announced United States Attorney Mike Stuart. Malcomb Simmons, of Huntington, also known as “Mac,” 45, entered his guilty plea to an indictment charging him with conspiracy to distribute heroin and fentanyl.  Stuart praised the joint investigation conducted by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Violent Crime and Drug Task Force West.   Read more

Marshall University and BioAgilytix team up for career session and recruiting event aimed at science majors

HUNTINGTON, W.Va— Marshall University and BioAgilytix, a leading provider of contract bioanalytical testing services with specialization in large molecule bioanalysis, are partnering to host a career information session and recruitment event for science majors at Marshall’s Huntington, West Virginia campus Thursday, Oct. 18. Read more

Marshall School of Pharmacy assistant professor receives award from National Community Pharmacists Association

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Craig Kimble, Pharm.D., assistant professor of pharmacy practice and director of experiential learning at Marshall University School of Pharmacy, received the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) Pharmacy Leadership Award. Read more

New App for KY Board of Emergency Medical Services

Huntington, WV:  Network Innovation Solutions and Software Computer Group, through their web and mobile development company, Heads Up, announced the launch of the new app, Heads Up KY EMS.  From the KBEMS website: Read more

Huntington Mayor Participates in Crossborder Round Table

Mayor Steve Williams  participated in the Canada-U.S. Roundtable on the Opioid Crisis at The Pew Charitable Trusts today in Washington, D.C. Read more

“Paper Tigers” film screening to showcase study findings, bring strategies to Cabell, Mason counties

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Spearhead change from the family to community level.

The Cabell County Family Resource Network (FRN), Cabell County Student Empowerment Team and Marshall University are hosting a screening of the film, “Paper Tigers,” on Sept. 25. Read more

Marshall School of Medicine student earns scholarship from National Health Service Corps

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Nadye Menking-Colby, a first year student at the Marshall UniversityJoan C. Edwards School of Medicine, has earned a prestigious national scholarship from the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) for her commitment to primary care. Read more

Video art exhibition on display at Visual Arts Center

Marshall University’s School of Art and Design will host “Acts of Seeing and Hearing,” an international video art exhibition, Monday, Sept. 24, through Friday, Oct. 26, in the Carroll Gallery of Marshall’s Visual Arts Center, 927 3rd Ave. Read more

Marshall student chosen to represent West Virginia at national TBI conference, Sept. 25-27

 Sana Ghori, a senior communication disorders student in the Marshall University College of Health Professions, has been selected for a full scholarship to attend the 29thAnnual National Association of State Head Injury Administrators (NASHIA) State of the States (SOS) in Head Injury Meeting Sept. 25-27 in Des Moines, Iowa. Read more

Marshall music faculty member to perform piano recital Sept. 30

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Dr. Henning Vauth, an associate professor of piano at Marshall University, will perform a solo recital at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30, in Smith Recital Hall on Marshall’s campus. It will feature the works of Schubert, Schumann, Pfitzner, Liszt, Petit and Debussy. Read more

Former WSAZ Employee Posts $1,500 PR Bond

A former WSAZ TV meteorologist has posted a $1,500 personal recognizance bond on a battery charge stemming from a bar altercation on August 31 with a co anchor. Read more

Trump Announces Wheeling, WV Rally

 Donald J. Trump for President, Inc. announced President Trump’s next stop on his national midterm campaign tour with a MAGA Rally on Saturday, September 29, at 7:00 pm ET in at the Wesbanco Arena in Wheeling, West Virginia. This is the fourth rally that President Trump has held in the great state of West Virginia and the first rally in the Wheeling area since he first began his race for president in June, 2015. Read more

24 Counties to Offer Mobile Voting Option for Military Personnel Overseas

Charleston, W.Va.—For more than 150 years, West Virginians have answered the call to duty. Known to have one of the highest rates of military service per capita, West Virginia’s uniformed services members continue the tradition of military service to our country that began when the state was founded in 1863. Read more

UPDATED: Finance Committee Considers Project Fairfield ; 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.

At 6:30 p.m. the Finance Committee will consider the master plan for Project Fairfield.  Read more

Marshall Libraries, Counseling and Women’s Centers to partner on mental health initiative

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - Marshall University’s Libraries, along with the Counseling and Women’s Centers, are joining forces this fall to spread awareness on mental wellness. The Don’t Call Me Crazy: Mental Health Initiative includes a new research guide providing campus, community and national resources; a series of panel discussions; printed materials posted throughout the campus libraries and an art exhibition that will open in January. Read more

W.Va. AG Leads 11-State Push For Deeper Cuts in Opioid Pill Manufacturing

Attorney General DeWine Announces School Safety Training Grants for Schools in Ohio

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced today that he is awarding $12 million in grants to help enhance safety and security at schools across the state. Read more

West Virginia University at Parkersburg receives grant to promote diversity and equality

PARKERSBURG, W.Va.  – West Virginia University at Parkersburg has been awarded a $7,552 “Diversity for Equity” grant to fund programs that increase awareness of diversity and inclusion on campus and promote equal access to higher education opportunities. WVU Parkersburg’s grant funds will support a “Building Inclusive Communities” theme by hosting guest presenters and through a film series on “Challenges to Democracy.” Read more

Media Quoits Tournament postponed due to inclement weather

HUNTINGTON, W.Va.-- Inclement weather has forced postponement of the annual Media Quoits Tournament planned for Monday, September 24, at Marshall University.  Read more

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

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

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

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

Community Training on Methamphetamines to take place tomorrow and Thursday

New flavors coming to Marshall’s campus

HUNTINGTON, W.Va.—Students at Marshall University will soon have new meal options on the Huntington campus. Read more