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Community to celebrate 100th anniversary of Raceland horse-racing track
By Terry L. Hapney, Jr. The Ironton Tribune 1924. Calvin Coolidge became the first U.S. president to deliver remarks via a radio broadcast from the White House. J. Edgar Hoover was appointed head of the FBI. Al Jolson, Aaron Copland and George Gershwin enjoyed success in music. It was also when John Oliver “Jack” Keene, […] The post Community to celebrate 100th anniversary of Raceland horse-racing track appeared first on The Tribune.
Celebrating the Norman Jordan African American Arts and Heritage Academy: A Legacy of Arts and Culture
The Norman Jordan African American Arts and Heritage Academy has a rich history rooted in the vision of Norman Jordan, a poet and playwright from the Black Arts Movement in Cleveland, Ohio. Born and partially raised in Ansted, West Virginia, Jordan is the most published African American author in the state’s history. He founded the academy with the mission of developing and assisting youth with interests in the arts. Over the years, the academy has grown into a celebrated program, known for its dedication to African American arts and heritage. Norman’s legacy lives on through the academy, which has been a cornerstone of the community for decades, inspiring and nurturing young talent.
Flags will be lowered to half-staff for Kentucky native who died while on active duty in Alaska
FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered flags at all state buildings lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset Monday, July 22, 2024, in honor of a Kentucky native who died while on active duty with the U.S. Air Force. According to the Governor’s office, Tech. Sgt....
No! Kentucky pundits, politicos make case against Andy Beshear as VP candidate
“Andy Beshear is definitely an influential big fish in a small pond. I think he would get eaten alive if he moved to the ocean,” one Kentucky Republican said. Numerous Republicans say Gov. Beshear is not ready for a spot on a new Democratic presidential ticket.
Three arrested on crack trafficking charges
Three men were arrested recently on charges related to the trafficking of crack cocaine, according to the Mingo County Sheriff's Department. According to a criminal complaint written by Deputy T.J. Justice II, on July 9, he and Deputy M.E. Tiller were traveling in the Maher area when the deputies saw a Chevrolet Malibu that was halfway in the road.
‘Just a miracle’ – Missing Ironton man found after 14 days in state forest
CAMPTON, Ky. — The search for a missing Ironton man came to end in the best possible way on Saturday; Scott Hern was found alive after 14 days in the rugged woods of the Daniel Boone National Forest. “It’s a miracle,” said John May, the chief of the Wolfe County Search & Rescue team that […] The post ‘Just a miracle’ – Missing Ironton man found after 14 days in state forest appeared first on The Tribune.
TOlsia Basketball Helped Out At Starting Points Family Resource Center
Crum, W.Va. — Members of the Tolsia basketball helped out at Starting Points Family Resource Center recently. L to R CJ Waller, Cyrus Chaudhry, Jeremiyah Waller, Micheal Shawn Waller, Keaton Blackburn, Trevor Copley, Landon Spence, Cole Blackburn, Dakota Blackburn, Zach Waller. The Basketball team helped unload trucks, distribute food,...
1 suspect in THP-involved shooting captured in KY; Reward for info about shooter raised to $20K
PRINCETON, Ky. (WKRN) — One of the suspects wanted for his connection to a shooting that left a Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) trooper injured has been captured in Kentucky, but now the reward for information that leads to the shooter’s arrest has been increased. On Sunday, July 21,...
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