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Six states passed laws related to the restoration of voting rights for felons or voting by incarcerated individuals
Six states adopted new laws related to voting by individuals convicted of a felony or voting by incarcerated individuals, including two states with Republican trifectas that passed bills to restore voting rights to certain individuals convicted of a felony more quickly. In Oklahoma, Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) signed HB 1629...
Woman arrested after telling police she shot her husband
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - One woman has been arrested after she told police she shot her husband. On Saturday, July 13, the Parkersburg Police Department responded to an address on Rayon Dr. in south Parkersburg in reference to a shooting that had already occurred. The subject and arrestee, identified as Bendi Tucker, called 911, stating she had shot her husband, according to the release.
Magoffin County to host Russell for Homecoming
SALYERSVILLE — Magoffin County will host former state champion Russell for Homecoming in the first half of the 2024 high school football season. The Hornets are slated to welcome in the Red Devils for a non-district game on Friday, Sept. 13. Kickoff for the Magoffin County-Russell game is set for 7:30 p.m.
Hillbilly Christmas in July Ride this Saturday
PIKEVILLE – In a little over a week the 19th annual Hillbilly Christmas in July ride will be held, as the group raises money for the Shriners Children’s Hospital in Lexington. The ride, slated for July 20, will start in Pikeville and make its way through Prestonsburg and...
Mom caught in stolen U-Haul with meth and 3 unbuckled kids, police say
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - A woman, who police say already had a warrant for child neglect, is now facing new child neglect charges. Officers say late Sunday night, they spotted a stolen U-Haul van in the area of Highway 41 and the Lloyd. Police say they called for backup, and...
Capito celebrates signing of bill that fights against Parkinson’s Disease
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito made her way to Capitol Market in Charleston Monday evening to celebrate the signing of a bill trying to end Parkinson’s Disease. The Dr. Emmanuel Bilirakis and Honorable Jennifer Wexton National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act, which was signed by...
Carter County Poetry Society accepting submissions for 2024 poetry contest
An Eastern Kentucky organization will be holding its annual poetry contest again this year. Organizers said the contest aims to foster and encourage a passion for poetry in people all over the country. Camilla Haney, President of the Carter County Poetry Society, said the contest has existed almost as long...
East KY Science Center and Varia Planetarium concludes first month of summer science camps
The East KY Science Center and Varia Planetarium announced in a statement the facility has successfully wrapped up the first month of its summer science camps, themed "Exploring the Universe." Running through the end of July, these camps feature different grade ranges each week, covering topics such as black holes,...
Arrest warrant filed after head-on crash
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) – An arrest warrant has been filed against a man hospitalized after a a head-on crash on Friday afternoon that closed the westbound entrance ramp to Interstate 64 at the 5th Street interchange. According to Huntington Police, an arrest warrant was filed in Cabell County Magistrate...
Ohio Renaissance Festival caps daily attendance, visitors must purchase tickets in advance
Editor's note: This story has been updated with new information provided by a Renaissance Festival spokesperson. Ohio Renaissance Festival visitors will have to plan ahead this year due to new daily attendance limits. ...
Charleston's historied Public Courts Tennis Tournament is underway
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A week-long Charleston sports staple got underway in the Capitol City. The Public Courts Tennis Tournament, one of the oldest of its kind in the country, started inside the Charleston Tennis Club. This year, Nate Burton, West Virginia State University athletic director, has taken the...
Callaway Junior Rookie League heads to Elizabeth, Sublett brothers win third division titles
AAA (nine holes): Jude Walker of Elizabeth at (-3) 33;. AA (nine holes): Sawyer Sublett of Philippi at (+4) 40, his third division win of 2024; and. A (six holes): Elliott Sublett of Philippi at (-4) 20, his third division win of the season. “The heat kept some of our...
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