Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 4th of October.
Good morning, Huntington.
🎭 Culture
Funkta-Fest 2026 entertained audiences at Ritter Park Amphitheater Friday and Saturday—featuring funk bands, DJs, art vendors, and dance shows despite rainy weather.
Organizer Parry Casto said the event demonstrated Huntington's strong community spirit.
The Appalachian Pinball Expo drew pinball lovers to the Double Tree Hotel today; visitors competed in tournaments and enjoyed a wide range of machines as Paul Hesson of the Tri-state Pinball Association explained its long-standing tradition.
🌲 Environment
Wildfire season began in West Virginia, Kentucky and Ohio on Oct.
1 — in West Virginia burning is banned from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Dec. 31, in Kentucky from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. until Dec. 15, and in Ohio from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. until Nov. 30.
🏈 Sports
South Point quarterback Ethan Hunt said turning his team’s fortunes around won’t be Mission - Impossible at the Marshall vs JMU pregame show held Saturday, Oct.
3, which featured local school band performances and football highlights.
The WSAZ Sports crew hosted a pregame show as Marshall prepared to face James Madison University on Oct.
3 (3:45 p.m.) in Harrisonburg.
Residents in Barboursville attended the Tri-state Equestrian Connection horse show on Saturday at Barboursville Park.
The event featured competitions and lessons in jumping, halting, and dressage that introduced young riders to horsemanship.
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