The sale of raw milk is legal in West Virginia. Drinking it comes with risks
As West Virginia legalizes the sale of raw milk, a multi-state outbreak of avian flu among dairy cows continues in nine states. House Bill 4911, which allows the sale of…
School of Medicine conducts 44th doctoral graduation, 2nd physician assistant hooding ceremony
The Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine awarded 61 doctoral degrees and recognized 23 Master of Medical Science graduates at ceremonies this week. At its 44th annual doctoral…
Marshall University announces newest class of B.S./M.D. students
Marshall University and its Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine selected ten high school seniors from across West Virginia as the newest class of students for the B.S./M.D. program. The program…
Kentucky Man and Businesses Sentenced for Roles in 2018 Big Sandy River Oil Spill
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Today, David K. Smith, 69, of Paducah, Kentucky, was sentenced to one year and six months of federal probation, including six months on home detention, and River…
Keep Huntington Beautiful
The “Keep America Beautiful” anti-litter campaign was made up of memorable public service announcements, including one that depicted a Native American character canoeing in a polluted river, walking on a…
Gov. Justice vetoes vaccine bill
Gov. Jim Justice announced today that he has vetoed HB 5105, which would have removed vaccination requirements for students in virtual public schools and allow private and parochial schools to…
Women, Work, and the Childcare Challenge
“We can’t find anybody to work” is a lament I frequently hear. I heard it most recently on a tour of the Kiwanis Day Care Center located in the West…
“Rep. Miller questions HHS Secretary Becerra on on improving health care access in rural America”
March 20, 2024 Press Release Washington D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) questioned Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra on how HHS can improve health care access for Americans, regardless of their condition. Congresswoman…
Fourth Circuit order keeps Huntington, Cabell opioid lawsuit alive
Court asks West Virginia Supreme Court to decide whether opioid distributors caused public nuisance BY: LORI KERSEY Claims the City of Huntington and the Cabell County Commission are bringing against…
HMA 4th Tuesday Tour in March to Feature Concert by Teays Valley Strings
A performance by Teays Valley Strings under the direction of Dr. Frederick Meyer will be the focus of the 4th Tuesday Tour at the Huntington Museum of Art on March…