Good morning, Huntington.

Officials announced a new playground will be built at Mound Park to give local families a safe area for play + project details will be finalized soon.

City leaders are pushing to build a new community pool for local residents.

The proposal will be reviewed in upcoming meetings and may soon provide a versatile recreation space.

Cabell County Schools will introduce baseball, softball, boys’ soccer, and girls’ soccer at all middle schools next year after the Board of Education approved the programs Tuesday.

Baseball and softball launch in spring while the soccer teams begin in fall.

Gov Patrick Morrisey said on Tuesday he is reviewing the state's school clothing voucher program (nearly half the funds were withdrawn as cash) after concerns emerged that money meant for kids may be misused, and he named Sen. Brian Helton to lead the investigation (aiming to improve accountability).

West Virginia’s strict school immunization law has kept measles at bay, though a religious exemption challenge is now before the Supreme Court (hearings to be scheduled after Sept.

2) that could change vaccination rules.

Marshall University announced the new athletics Ring of Honor initiative and named 75 honorees (including the 1970 plane crash group) to be celebrated at Legends Weekend from Jan.

15-17; the plan honors past legends and inspires future student-athletes.

Crystal Embol, a 16-year-old tennis player from West Virginia, won two gold medals in women’s open singles and doubles at the 2026 State Games of America and credited the challenging clay court conditions for her hard-fought victories.