Good morning, Huntington.

Former National Guard Staff Sergeant Tyrone Lamyaithong, who died fighting with the Ukrainian Army, was honored on Thursday when flags and candles lined the streets in Man + neighbors gathered to support his grieving family.

Girl Scouts were recognized at the state capitol on Friday, Mar.

6 — a ceremony that honored their contributions to local programs.

Organizers will host the Fallen Heroes Honor Run today in downtown to honor local heroes.

Residents are invited to join the commemorative run + further details on the route and start time will be shared soon.

Local art lovers attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony at The Mound today to mark the official opening of a new gallery featuring exhibits and workshops.

Officials and community members praised the venue’s potential to boost the local arts scene.

The W.Va. legislature proposed changes to the school calendar that may affect local students.

Education officials and community members are reviewing the proposals and await more details on when adjustments could take effect.

The House Education Committee passed S.B.

980 on Friday, changing the minimum school year from 180 days to 954 hours and offering local districts scheduling flexibility; the bill will move to the House floor and return to the Senate, with changes set to take effect in the 2027-2028 school year.

The Herd women will play Southern Alabama in an upcoming game, with details on time and venue to be announced (local officials confirmed).

WVU baseball fell behind 6-0 in the fifth inning and lost 7-4 to Columbia in Granville during the series opener.

Game two is set for today at noon and the finale is at 12:30 Sunday.

East Coast College Showcase is underway at the Shawnee Sports Complex in Dunbar & features over 400 games with coaches from more than 20 colleges watching the action all weekend.

Inoculation Concert

7-11 p.m. — The Loud — $42+ — Experience an unforgettable night with live performances by Inoculation.

Austin Meade and Goodbye June Live Concert

6:30-10:30 p.m. — The Loud — Ticket prices vary — Experience a fusion of hard rock and Southern blues with Austin Meade and Goodbye June.

Shrek Rave

9 PM – 12 AM — The Loud — Price details unknown — Dance the night away with a Shrek-themed rave experience.

Shallow Side Live in Huntington

8-11 p.m. — The Loud — Ticket prices vary — Experience captivating rock performances by Shallow Side and enjoy a vibrant venue atmosphere.

Joey Aich with the Heavy Hitters

8-9 p.m. — The Loud — $14.14 — Experience an exciting night of live music with Joey Aich and the Heavy Hitters.

A Taste of Ireland

7-10 p.m. — Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center — Ticketed event — Laugh, cry, and jig into the night with former World Irish dance champions.

Shadow Realm: Anime Night

6-10 p.m. — The Loud — Ages 18 and up — Dive into the captivating world of anime at this themed night for fans.