Good morning, Huntington.

High school athletes read children’s stories at the Literacy Under the Lights event—sparking community interest in reading and bringing books to local kids.

On Tuesday, Westmoreland volunteers gathered in Huntington for Project Lights On—an effort to check streetlights and report outages to make dark areas safer.

Resident Cindy Chandler and Councilman Jason Arthur said the work helped find needed repairs and guide future fixes.

Local residents are joining Project Lights on to remind neighbors to follow burning laws during the drought as Forest Fire Prevention Season begins today — officials believe these efforts will help reduce wildfire risks, and organizers plan further outreach through the season.

Bert Kreischer will bring his Permission To Party World Tour to the Marshall Health Network Arena on Sunday, April 19 — presale tickets start on Oct.

2 at 10 a.m. using code BK2026 and remaining tickets go on sale on Oct. 3.

Hugh Roberts, a high school carpentry teacher at Cabell County Career Technology Center in Huntington, was surprised with the $100,000 Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence on Tuesday morning (with $70,000 awarded to the school’s skilled trades program and the rest to him).

Marshall University’s HATS Program that helps middle and high school students in Wayne and Mason counties get college-access support has been awarded more than $341,000 in federal funding for the 2025–26 school year—ensuring the program continues into the next academic year.

Marshall University held a Stronger Together Walk for Recovery on campus—students joined a symbolic walk with speakers and resource tables to support recovery during National Recovery Month while many wore purple as a sign of unity.

Valley Health Systems today cut the ribbon on its new Heart and Vascular Center and Center for Senior Wellness in Barboursville—an event that marks the expansion of specialized care for local patients.

Marshall lost 54-51 to Louisiana in double overtime after giving up a 17-point lead—quarterback Lunch Winfield scored key touchdowns—and coach Tony Gibson said defensive errors hurt the team; they will face Old Dominion on October 11.

Funktafest 9: The Funk Awakens

12 PM-11 PM — Ritter Park Amphitheater — Early bird tickets available — Experience two days of live music, arts, and funky vibes under the Appalachian moonlight.

Funktafest Afterparty

10:00 PM — The Loud — Ticket prices vary — Experience an electrifying night of funk music and dance in Huntington, WV.

DeeOhGee Live Performance

8 PM – 12 AM — The Loud — Tickets available — Experience the vibrant rock ’n’ roll energy of Nashville’s DeeOhGee.

Chum Live Performance

8-10:30 p.m. — The Loud — Tickets available — Experience the heavy rock sounds of Huntington's own CHUM.

Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics

6:30-7:30 p.m. — Foundry Theater — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a spine-tingling candlelight concert featuring Halloween music classics performed by Listeso String Quartet.

Jose Andres Culinary Event

7:30-9 p.m. — Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center — Ticket purchase includes access for Jose Andres — Experience the culinary brilliance of a world-renowned chef.

Hallowpalooza

9-11:45 p.m. — The Loud — Tickets from $39 — Experience a thrilling night filled with entertainment and festive vibes at Hallowpalooza.