Chester Pennington, 74, of Falcon, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Born on September 26, 1951, Chester lived a life defined by kindness, ...

Photo by RITT MORTIMER Magoffin County Schools Superintendent Chris Meadows talks about the new security features the school district will be implementing this year, including the tech seen here ...

SALYERSVILLE — The Magoffin County dance team excelled throughout a UDA Camp in late-July. Within two days, under the tutelage of an outstanding instructor, the Magoffin County dance team learned ...

SALYERSVILLE — North Magoffin Elementary has announced its cheer and dance coaches for the 2026-27 schoolyear. Cheerleaders and dancers from various grades will be representing North Magoffin ...

CONNELLEY FARM ROAD – Three were arrested Tuesday night after a woman reportedly ran from police. According to the arrest citation, at approximately 6 p.m. on August 4, Magoffin County Sheriff ...

ELK CREEK – Three were arrested at an Elk Creek home while police were looking for two fugitives wanted in Johnson County. On July 31 the Magoffin County Sheriff Department was at an Elk Creek ...

SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (Aug. 3, 2026) — Two Magoffin County nonprofits will receive a total of $10,000 in emergency funding through the Magoffin County Urgent Needs Grant, helping ensure residents continue ...

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Jessica F. Prater, principal of Herald Whitaker Middle School, was selected to attend the Kentucky Chamber Foundation’s Leadership Institute for School Principals program this year.

SALYERSVILLE – With budget cuts putting many of the senior center’s programs in jeopardy, a local city councilman is holding a fundraiser to help continue Meals on Wheels. Earlier this month Magoffin ...

Garry Howard, age 79, a resident of Oakley Creek Road in Salyersville, Kentucky, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at the UK Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Born March 17, 1947, in ...

SALYERSVILLE – The Salyersville City Council met in regular session on Monday, July 20, discussing the budget, tax rates and ongoing projects. Before the meeting began, David Gardner addressed the ...

SALYERSVILLE — Several Magoffin County teams will compete for All “A” Classic Region 15 championships in the 2026-27 schoolyear. Magoffin County is now a member of the All “A” Classic. The All “A” ...