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Sunday, October 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Huntington. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 5th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Drivers heading to the West Virginia Pumpkin Festival in Milton are facing a half-mile traffic backup as three officers work traffic lights on Smith Street—managing flow on I-64 and Johns Creek Rd, with delays expected for the rest of the day. WSAZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Marshall University in Huntington introduced its 'Marshall for All' programs—these debt-free, tuition-free options help students avoid high education costs. The initiative aims to ease financial burdens and encourage more locals to pursue higher education. Charleston Gazette-Mail
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Winfield Generals and Ripley Vikings will face off Friday, Oct 10 at 7:30 p.m. in Jackson County as each school honors a top scholar athlete—Winfield’s Chase Riggs and Ripley’s Cameron Good, who hold high GPAs and plan to pursue careers in medicine. WCHS-TV
- ➤ Marshall coach Tony Gibson said the bye week will give the team extra practice time to heal after last weekend’s double overtime loss and fix mistakes before they host Old Dominion on October 11 at 3:30 p.m.—he added that the extra time will allow key players to improve in practice. MetroNews
- ➤ Legendary archer Byron Ferguson died and was a long-time feature at National Hunting and Fishing Days at Stonewall Resort—where he impressed local audiences. He traveled worldwide showing his bow skills and was inducted into the Archery Hall of Fame in 2023. MetroNews
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