LATEST NEWS
Mother, grandmother in Williamson arrested after child found incapacitated, emaciated: Complaint
A mother and grandmother were arrested after children and dogs were in a home living among human and animal waste, and one of the children could not move the bottom half of their body due to their illness, according to a criminal complaint.
Deputies search for girl, teen last seen in Sevier County in April
SEVIER COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — Deputies are searching for a missing 10-year-old girl and 15-year-old boy, who were last seen in Sevier County on April 22. The Sevier County Sheriff’s Office published a poster, sharing that they were searching for Alaina Willis, 10, and Jesse Willis, 15. SCSO said the two may be in the […]
Williamson appoints new mayor after former city leader resigns amid federal investigation
WILLIAMSON, W.Va. (WCHS) — The city of Williamson, West Virginia has a new mayor after its former leader resigned amid a federal embezzlement investigation. City officials met Thursday and appointed Ward 1 Williamson City Council member Joseph Bucci as the interim mayor. Bucci and Mike Casey received nominations during...
Waine’s world: MCHS lineman inks with Tusculum University
NEWTOWN – If you know Chaz Waine he's the quintessential “nice guy” and often is soft spoken. But on the football field he's a beast. Waine, the anchor of Mingo Central's offensive line in his four-year career with the Miners at center and a two-time Class AA All-State selection, made it official on Tuesday afternoon as he signed a national letter-of-intent to play collegiate football at Tusculum University, a Division II school located in Tusculum, Tenn.
Tug Valley softball finishes as sectional runner-up
SETH, W.Va. — Tug Valley Lady Panthers moved into the championship round of the sectional tourney with a win at Sherman 7-3 on May 7. This was an elimination game in the double-elimination event and Tug improved to 20-7 overall and 4-1 in Class A, Region 4, Section 1 play.
Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests:. Dylan Tomblin, 27, of Paintsville, was arrested Saturday in Lovely on a bench warrant. Deputy David Reffett made the arrest. Brett Waller, 59, of Lovely, was arrested Saturday on Riverfront Road, Lovely, on a warrant for...
Apple Blossom Festival blooms hope in Elkhorn City
ELKHORN CITY, Ky. (WYMT) - The Apple Blossom Festival kicked off Friday, bringing a town favorite to Elkhorn City. Organizers and volunteers worked to fill the streets and boost community morale, hoping to reignite the fire that was once alive in the annual event. “Having the festival back in town...
Baseball Game Recap: Lawrence County Find Success
Lawrence County won the last time they faced Belfry, and things went their way on Friday too. The Lawrence County Bulldogs had just enough and edged the Belfry Pirates out 3-1. The win made it back-to-back victories for Lawrence County. For Belfry's part, they saw three different players step up...
Lady Panthers roll past Tide, advance to sectional finals
SETH – Double-elimination tournaments can be grueling and exhausting for those having to fight their way out of the loser's bracket. It seems like you are playing almost every day and it can test the limits of your team's determination, mental and physical toughness and will to survive. The...
Bison blank Panthers 3-0 in sectional showdown
NAUGATUCK – Tuesday night's showdown between the Tug Valley and Buffalo baseball teams figured to be a donnybrook. It was certainly just that as No. 3 seed Buffalo escaped Tug Valley High School and Tug's Don Spence Field with a 3-0 win in the Class A Region 4 Section 1 Tournament showdown game at Naugatuck.
A fresh start?
Last week after much public controversy, Mayor Charlie Hatfield resigned his position as mayor of Williamson. Is the city better off? Will there be a fresh start?. Hatfield needed to resign a long time ago, but because of who knows why, he held on to that position as the city continued its downward spiral while he and his cronies benefitted. The commission knew for years he was not a leader and they, too, are to blame for allowing that chicanery to continue.
KSP Trooper Island looking for campers
PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) - With Trooper Island welcoming its first week of campers later this month, posts around the state are still looking for applicants to spend a week at Kentucky State Police’s summer camp. The camp is a free, weeklong venture that brings students and troopers together to...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.