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KSP: Johnson men found with half a pound of meth
Kentucky State Police, according to a statement from the agency's Post 9, arrested two individuals on April 25 after illegal drugs were discovered during a traffic safety checkpoint. KSP troopers, along with Post 9’s Criminal Interdiction Unit conducted a traffic safety checkpoint in the Salyersville community of Magoffin County, the...
Teacher of the Year highlights another Johnson County educator
Kevin Dailey, Kentucky’s 2024 Teacher of the Year, has been on a mission to recognize exceptional teachers as part of his series, “The (Im)Perfect Classroom.”. For the second time, Dailey has chosen to highlight a Johnson County educator, this time choosing Porter Elementary School teacher Nikki Johnson. “As...
Baseball Recap: Prestonsburg's win ends nine-game losing streak on the road
It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Prestonsburg ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 7-6 victory over the Breathitt County Bobcats. The win made it back-to-back victories for Prestonsburg. Brayden...
Solid Waste Commission recognizes artists and cleanup crews
During the Johnson County Fiscal Court’s regular meeting on May 13, the Johnson County Solid Waste Commission recognized community students and non-profit group members for their art and cleanup efforts. These recognitions were part of the ongoing efforts by the fiscal court to tackle Johnson County’s long-standing litter problem....
Five arrested after Louisa drug bust
LOUISA, Ky. (WYMT) - Multiple people were arrested after a drug bust in Louisa on Thursday. Officers went to a home on West Powhattan Street to serve warrants when they found drugs. Five people were arrested and face drug related charges. Deidre Warren, 37, of Louisa, was served on a...
Girls’ Night Out held
The “Let’s Go Girls” Girls’ Night Out event by GFWC-WV Williamson Woman’s Club was held at the Historic Williamson Field House on May 3. The event supported the Tug Valley Recovery Shelter, aiding domestic violence victims in West Virginia and Kentucky.
Paintsville 11, Martin County 1 (Six innings)
Last Tuesday in 57th District baseball action in Paintsville, the Tigers rolled to an 11-1 win in six innings over Martin County. After exploding for five runs in the first and third innings allowed the Tigers to build a commanding 10-0 lead after three innings of play. The Tigers scored...
Paintsville falls to Belfry on Senior Night, 1-0
This past Wednesday, 15th Region baseball foes Paintsville and Belfry duked it out in a low scoring pitching duel that saw the Pirates walk away with a 1-0 win over the Tigers at Charlie Adkins Field in Paintsville on Senior Night. Before the game, Paintsville honored the only senior on...
Williamson Youth Arts Festival celebrating local talent
The Williamson Youth Arts Festival "Arts Mothership" is set to grace the Williamson Field House from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 11. Hosted by the HeArt of West Virginia and backed by the Tamarack Foundation of the Arts Ripple Project, the Williamson Youth Arts Festival promises a day filled with creativity, talent and community spirit, according to Jim Pajarillo, founder of the HeArt of West Virginia.
Housing Summit held in Johnson County
Johnson County’s first-ever Housing Summit was held on April 23 at the U.S. 23 Country Music Highway Museum in Staffordsville. The event was the result of vision and planning by the Johnson County Fiscal Court, according to a statement from the court, and focused on addressing the housing crisis by exploring innovative approaches and collaborative solutions for their community.
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