Today
in Huntington
Monday, January 5th, 2026
Good morning, Huntington. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 5th of January.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ At 15, WMOV disc jockey David Hoyt in Ravenswood first played John Denver’s 'Take Me Home, Country Roads' in 1971, sparking a chain reaction as he shared the tune with other DJs (a move that turned the song into a cherished anthem for West Virginians and beyond). MetroNews
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tony recapped 2025’s extreme weather — from spring’s hail storms to summer’s searing heat and a fall drought that eased the pace for local festivals and football games. WSAZ
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South Alabama Jaguars vs. Marshall Thundering Herd Basketball
4-6 p.m. — Cam Henderson Center — Ticket prices vary — Cheer on the Thundering Herd as they face off against the Jaguars in an exciting basketball matchup.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The fool wonders, the wise man asks.
~ Benjamin Disraeli
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