Today
in Huntington
Tuesday, January 6th, 2026
Good morning, Huntington. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 6th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, Jan. 5, Dawson escaped from Huntington Cabell Wayne Animal Shelter after unlocking his kennel and front door. Shelter officials ask residents who see him to call 304-696-5551 or 304-544-5891 to help return him to a loving home. WCHS-TV
- ➤ The staff at the Huntington-Cabell-Wayne Animal Shelter reported a clever dog unlocked two doors to escape and are asking local residents to help locate the pet. WSAZ
- ➤ Dawson, a clever dog at Huntington-Cabell-Wayne Animal Shelter, unlocked his kennel and front door on Monday and escaped — shelter staff are asking for help finding him to give him a loving home. Call 304-696-5551 if you spot Dawson. WSAZ
- ➤ The Huntington-Cabell-Wayne Animal Shelter staff said a smart dog escaped by unlocking two doors + they ask anyone who sees him to call the shelter. Locals may help track down the pup today. WSAZ
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A mobile home was destroyed by fire on Jan. 5, and local emergency crews responded quickly while investigators work to determine the cause. WSAZ
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Residents learned that Bourbon Street Bistro held a ribbon cutting on Jan. 5 downtown and welcomed guests to its new dining spot. The venue plans to serve southern dishes and host live music in the coming weeks. WSAZ
- ➤ Bourbon Street Bistro held its ribbon cutting yesterday in downtown Huntington as it opened its restaurant. Local community members and officials joined the ceremony to celebrate the new dining spot that promises fresh flavors + a welcoming atmosphere. WSAZ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today marks the birth anniversary of Ward Hill Lamon, a West Virginian who served as a trusted aide to Abraham Lincoln and helped shape early American politics. Born Jan. 6, 1828 in Summit Point, Lamon’s legacy remains a celebrated part of our heritage. MetroNews
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Jan. 5, 1878, West Virginia dedicated a new capitol building in Charleston with Governor Emanuel Wilson hosting a banquet; it served until a fire in 1921 burned it down, followed by another fire in 1927 before the current capitol was dedicated in 1932. WSAZ
- ➤ The West Virginia Division of Highways is installing a temporary bridge for residents of Lexington Estates (Hurricane) after support beam issues forced the original closure, and Hurricane Mayor Scott Edwards said the permanent fix will take about a year and a half. 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
A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in.
~ Greek Proverb
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