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57th District Boys’ Basketball Preview
The 57th District is always one of the toughest districts in the 15th Region and this year will be no different. One team that seems to be left out of the mix more often than not is Magoffin County. This year things could look a lot different. The Hornets had...
Morehead State students, including Johnson native, participate in Model UN Conference
Morehead State University students participated in the 44th Annual Model United Nations Conference held Nov. 2 through Nov. 4 at the University of Louisville. Sponsored by the Indiana Consortium of International Programs, the event brought students from six universities in Kentucky and Indiana to simulate the United Nations Security Council, according to a statement from MSU.
Anthony leads Panthers past Campellsville
When in doubt, just give Brenden Anthony the football. Or maybe he’ll just snatch it out of the air. Either way, that recipe equals success. Anthony led Pikeville to a 28-21 win over Campbellsville Friday night in the Class A state semifinals. With the win, Pikeville (11-2) advances to...
West Virginia man charged with stalking at Paintsville store
A West Virginia man was arrested on stalking and other charges after he allegedly followed a female around in Ollie’s Bargain Outlet in Paintsville. George Cox Jr., 52, of Matewan, West Virginia, was arrested and charged with menacing, second-degree stalking and second-degree disorderly conduct. Paintsville E-911 received a call...
15th Region Coaches Association releases Top 10 teams and players
The 15th Region Coaches Association have released their preseason top 10 list with both Johnson Central and Paintsville being well represented. On the girls’ side, Johnson Central and Paintsville come in ranked third and fourth with Pikeville taking the top spot, and district rival Martin County taking the second spot.
Bears close out ‘The Show’ with win
The University of Pikeville put four players in double figures on Sunday afternoon and bounced back with a 71-52 win over Southeastern (Fla.) University to wrap up play in the NAIA showcase The Show. The event was held at the MeadowView Marriott Convention Center & Conference Resort. Sophomore Keian Worrix...
Kinner excels on the volleyball court and the basketball court
Kylie Kinner enters her freshman season of sports in a situation unlike a lot of girls. A multisport athlete with seemingly endless talent, the 5 foot 10 member of the Class of 2027 already has a resume to rival those who have already graduated. On the volleyball court she finished...
JCBOE recognizes two groups at board meeting
The Johnson County Schools Board of Education recognized a group of educators for their involvement in a registered apprenticeship program for 12 Johnson Central High School students during a special meeting on Nov. 20. The group was recognized for taking part in the U.S. Department of Labor’s Apprenticeship Building America...
Johnson grand jury indicts Salyersville man on rape, sodomy charges
A Magoffin man, identified as a former employee of Magoffin County Schools and the Kentucky Department of Corrections, as well as a former officer with the Kentucky State Police, has been indicted on rape and sodomy charges by a Johnson County grand jury. According to court documents, Anthony Taulbee, 47,...
JCHS, JCMS Bands to host Christmas concert
Those interested in hearing classic carol arrangements will have two opportunities to hear the Johnson Central High School and Johnson County Middle School bands in the upcoming weeks. The first of these will be the band’s performance during the City of Paintsville’s Christmas parade on Dec. 2, which will begin...
Mountain HomePlace Christmas Festival kicks off
The Mountain HomePlace Christmas Festival kicked off with a tree lighting ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 25 at the farm. The event also includes an ice skating rink, visits with Santa, food trucks (the first night saw Marz Food Bar Food Truck set up), hot cocoa, Christmas movies, Santa’s Workshop crafts, a live nativity scene (provided on Nov. 25 by Calvary Church of God), caroling, reading of the Christmas story, a candlelight guided tour of the HomePlace farm and vendor shopping.
Numerous Christmas events planned in Paintsville
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Paintsville, where numerous events are planned to celebrate the biggest holiday of the year. “We invite everyone to add Paintsville to their ‘Must See List’ while traveling the U.S. 23 Country Music Highway for Christmas,” Paintsville Tourism Executive Director Jeremiah Parsons said. “Paintsville has a full slate of Christmas events and activities for the entire family. Come celebrate the season with us.”
Actalent visits BSCTC Pikeville Campus
The Pikeville Campus Electrical Department at Big Sandy Community and Technical College recently extended an invitation to Actalent, a leading automotive engineering recruitment firm based in Lexington, according to a statement from BSCTC. The collaborative session was attended by students from various programs, including Electrical and Industrial Maintenance, dedicated instructors,...
Chamber encourages shopping locally for Black Friday/Shop Small Saturday
With the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday on Nov. 23, the days following present opportunities to snag deals on Christmas shopping lists, with the most well-known being Black Friday (Nov. 24 this year), where big box retailers offer deep discounts. Another important day that offers a slightly different focus is “Shop Small...
57th District Girls’ Basketball Preview
Basketball season is upon us and with the new season comes new challenges, new players and more of the same tough competition the 57th District has become known for. This season is the sophomore year for Head Coach Jim Hicks and the Johnson Central Lady Golden Eagles. Hicks brought a...
Local government offices to be closed for Thanksgiving
Local government offices and banks in Johnson County will be closed Thursday so their employees can enjoy their Thanksgiving Day dinner. Paintsville City Hall, the Johnson County Judge-Executive’s Office, the Johnson County Clerk’s Office and the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office will be closed Thanksgiving Day as well as Friday, Nov. 24.
Panthers advance to Class A state semifinals
Pikeville got the ball back on their own 16-yard line with just 34 seconds left in the first half and the Panthers were tied with Middlesboro 8-8. The Panthers could’ve taken a knee and went into the half tied. That’s not what Pikeville did. Tayvian Boykins broke off...
Paintsville native among 2023 Goody Business Book award winners
To shine a light on social impact authors making a difference with words, the Annual Goody Business Book Awards announced in a statement it has named 80 winners, among them Marc C. Whitt, a Paintsville native who now lives in Richmond. The organization also named a total of 74 finalists....
Woman arrested on charges including animal cruelty, resisting arrest
A Paintsville woman was arrested after she allegedly abused her dog on Main Street then resisted arrest by responding officers. Paintsville E-911 received a call Nov. 17 regarding a woman walking down Main Street “kicking her dog and picking it up, throwing it and choking it,” the arrest citation said.
Johnson Central Bowling off to a hot start
The Johnson Central bowling team is off to a hot start. They kicked things off in Danville in the Colt Classic on Saturday. Johnson Central’s girls team finished third with Ivy Young bowling a 216, and Jadyn Estep with a 212 to lead the squad. The boys also placed...
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