Today
in Huntington
Monday, December 29th, 2025
Good morning, Huntington. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 29th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Huntington-based United Way of the River Cities awarded $511,700 in impact and safety-net grants to 26 nonprofits, setting the stage for programs during the 2026 funding cycle (serving a six-county area). The Wayne County News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ In 1972, a 750-pound bronze statue of John Henry was installed at the Big Ben tunnel to honor the workers who built it (the statue stands 8 ft tall). The piece commemorates a local legend and marks an important moment in the area's history. WSAZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lawmakers are considering changes to the state education code to support rural counties hit by enrollment drops & rising costs for special education and transportation. The governor has announced a public school worker pay raise, which adds momentum to the planned reforms. MetroNews
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ West Virginia is set to hire veteran offensive line coach Rick Trickett under head coach Rich Rodriguez. Trickett, 77, will begin his third tenure with the Mountaineers + returning from Jacksonville State and previous stints in Morgantown. MetroNews
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South Alabama Jaguars vs. Marshall Thundering Herd Basketball
4-6 p.m. — Cam Henderson Center — Ticket prices vary — Cheer on the Thundering Herd as they face off against the Jaguars in an exciting basketball matchup.
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