Good morning, Huntington.

Cabell County Schools welcomed Dr. Ashley Stephens who visited yesterday to share strategies for student success in the new school year.

Parents received practical tips to help their children excel in class.

Chair Joe Statler met with county superintendents (and business officers) to review state code sections for savings to address special education funding shortages.

He expects meaningful education reform to be a focus in the upcoming legislative session in Charleston.

A routine safety inspection will cause nightly lane closures on the 17th Street West bridge between Huntington & South Point until Friday, with lanes closing at 10 p.m. and reopening at 5 a.m. each morning.

U.S. Senator Jim Justice visited West Virginia State University Tuesday afternoon to spotlight his co-sponsorship of the HBCU Arts Act that would support the school’s arts programs by funding facilities, faculty, and student opportunities (serving all 55 counties).

Local health officials are offering free hepatitis A and tetanus shots to flood victims today at community clinics (details on times and locations are available on local postings).

WVU and Logan High coach Willie Akers, a West Virginia Sports Hall of Fame inductee who led the Runnin’ Wildcats to four state championships, passed away today at 89 — his impact on local basketball is remembered by many.