Good morning, Huntington.

Crossroads United Methodist Church in Huntington is hosting its Spring Vendor Fair as its team (Dustin, Alisha and Martha) shares how they are raising funds for families in McDowell County without access to clean water on First Look at Four.

Advantage Valley is hosting free childcare business workshops to help potential providers learn business plans, licensing, and funding options.

Sessions will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday at Area 34 in Hurricane, Wednesday virtually, and Thursday at Element Federal Credit Union in Charleston.

The state School Building Authority (SBA) granted project extensions in 10 counties for school construction after delays from winter weather and supply chain issues, and celebrated a historic $10 million budget bump from Gov. Patrick Morrisey and lawmakers that will raise annual needs-based funding to about $60 million.

Sewage still backs up nearly four years after the flood in parts of town, and local officials plan to assess the problem (following recent resident concerns) to improve waste management measures.

Further actions are expected as reviews continue.

The City of Huntington launched a Public Safety Dashboard today that lets residents view aggregated data on crime trends & police activity to build transparency in community safety.

City officials say the tool shifts the focus from perception to a fact-based understanding of local public safety efforts.

The Public Service Commission approved a rate increase for West Virginia American Water Company that will raise water bills by $6 a month and sewer bills by $7, supporting over $239 million in system upgrades.

The change applies to customers using an average of 3,000 gallons a month (average usage).

Marshall baseball coach Greg Beals expects the Herd will bounce back Tuesday when they host 20th-ranked West Virginia (set to appear on ESPN) at The Jack; the challenging schedule continues with more nationally-ranked opponents later this week.

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.

Cognitive Live with Awakening the Revenant, Fabricate, Loose Ends

6-7 p.m. — The Loud — $14.14 — Experience a night of emerging music with notable local bands providing a unique live performance.

Them Dirty Roses Concert

7-11 p.m. — The Loud — Ticket info TBA — Experience southern charm and music from the Bama boys with heartfelt melodies.

WESTFEST Featuring Arlo McKinley

10:00 AM – 11:30 PM — West Edge — Entry Fee TBD — Enjoy the heartfelt tunes of Arlo McKinley and immerse yourself in a day of captivating music.

Brit Taylor and Adam Chaffins at The Loud

8-11:59 p.m. — The Loud — Ticket price not specified — Experience an evening of captivating performances by Brit Taylor, an accomplished singer-songwriter, alongside Adam Chaffins and Dale Blankenship.

Live Performance by Jeremy Short

9 PM – 1 AM — The Loud — $10 cover — Experience the unique sounds of Eastern Kentucky Space Funk with Jeremy Short's golden voice and captivating guitar skills.