Former Marshall University football coach Bob Pruett presented special signs to Tackett's siblings. Pictured from left to right: Earsie Tackett, Bob Pruett, Mary Ann May-Tackett and Michael Tackett Shana Nelson & Aaron Stone | WVOW News DINGESS Community members, elected officials and the family of Donald Tackett Jr. gathered Saturday in Dingess for the official dedication of the Donald Tackett Jr. Memorial Road, honoring one of the 75 victims of the 1970 Marshall Universit

A Mingo County woman is facing charges in connection to the death of a child. Jonda Whitt, 35, is behind bars on the charges of child neglect resulting in death and possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance. WVOW News VARNEY The Mingo County Sheriff's Office says 35-year-old Jonda Marie Whitt, of Varney, was arrested on Saturday. According to records within Mingo County Magistrate Court, she is charged with child neglect by parent, guardian, custodian or perso

Crews with Appalachian Power Company were out Thursday addressing sweeping power outages caused by severe thunderstorms across the southern coalfields. Appalachian Power Company (APCo) is working to restore power after severe thunderstorms and 60 mph wind gusts downed trees and power lines across southern West Virginia Thursday morning. Robert Fields | WVOW News CHARLESTON By 11:45 a.m., Appalachian Power says the total number of reported outages had climbed to approximately

Timothy Kennedy was convicted on all counts Monday in the 2023 ambush killing of Sgt. Cory Maynard after prosecutors said he shot the trooper while responding to an earlier shooting. WILLIAMSON A Mingo County jury convicted the man accused of killing a West Virginia State Trooper. Jurors returned a verdict on Monday (5/18/26) finding Timothy Kennedy guilty on all counts in the shooting death of West Virginia State Police Sgt. Cory Maynard. Trooper Maynard was shot and killed

West Virginia’s 2026 Primary Election wrapped up on Tuesday night. WVOW followed the votes as they came in from Logan and Mingo counties. West Virginia's 2026 Primary Election wrapped up on Tuesday. In Logan and Mingo counties, WVOW followed along with the results in those local races, some of which were highly contentious. Robert Fields | WVOW News LOGAN In Logan County, the voter turnout was low: 18.66% of the county’s 20,091 registered voters. This was also the first elec

Mountain Laurel Integrated Healthcare says it observed World Health Day Tuesday with a special resource-sharing event. Mountain Laurel Integrated Healthcare had a table set up Tuesday at its Logan clinic (pictured), providing free resources and materials raising awareness around addiction recovery and community engagement, in recognition of World Health Day. Robert Fields | WVOW News LOGAN Barb Ellis, a Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist at Mountain Laurel, hosted a

City Council members in Logan once again have tabled an ordinance that would require landlords to obtain a license to operate in city limits. Logan City Council members (left to right) Donna Willis, City Attorney Kendal Partlow, Mayor Serafino Nolletti, Donsil Jay Mullins, Basil Ken Lee and BJ Picklesimer Robert Fields | WVOW News CITY OF LOGAN Special Counsel Paul Ellis recommended tabling the issue again until proper conversations can take place between the city and the H

Food distributions by the Facing Hunger Foodbank can continue after winter storms slowed operations due to hazardous road conditions. Robert Fields | WVOW News RANGER Facing Hunger Foodbank CEO Cynthia Kirkhart says the organization is ready to get back to food distributions this week after operations were slowed down by recent winter weather. Facing Hunger says it is rolling out three mobile units this week. While drivers and staff have continued to show up to work, distri

Counties currently included in the Winter Storm Warning from the National Weather Service. As a winter storm approaches West Virginia, emergency officials urge residents to prepare for heavy snow, power outages, and dangerously cold temperatures. Safety reminders include proper use of heating sources, checking smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and stocking up on food, water, medications, and emergency supplies before conditions worsen. LOGAN West Virginia Governor Patric

Community members excitedly participated in the WECAN event's auction to raise money for local kids. Shana Nelson | WVOW News LOGAN The Children’s Home Society of West Virginia’s Logan WECAN Program raised more than $30,000 at its 30th Annual Celebrity Dinner and Auction at the Logan Country Club on Thursday. The volunteer wait staff of Mingo Logan Kids New View brought in $20,196 in tips, with the auction adding another $10,000 or more. The volunteer wait staff of Mingo Lo

Customers of Hope Gas could soon be paying much more to heat their homes by February, but not as much as proposed in the company's original request to the state PSC. Robert Fields | WVOW News CHARLESTON A partial settlement agreement has been reached in a gas company’s request for a nearly $80 million rate hike. The company Hope Gas had asked the Public Service Commission of West Virginia to approve a base rate increase of about $79.6 million. During evidentiary hearings th

A Mingo County couple faces child neglect and animal abuse charges after a 4-year-old girl was found walking naked in the street around 1 a.m. Friday. Deputies say the child showed signs of neglect, and the home where five kids lived was in filthy condition. The parents, Kailee Gerardi and Zachary Johnson, have been arrested. All children are now in CPS care. WILLIAMSON A Mingo County couple is facing serious charges after a four-year-old girl was found walking naked in the

Jurors will see bodycam footage in the trial of Timothy Kennedy, accused of ambushing and fatally shooting WV State Trooper Sgt. Cory...

WVDEP Division of Air Quality (DAQ) New Source Review (NSR) Program Manager Joe Kessler addressed the role of the DAQ in certifying...

A driver was extricated from a rollover crash late this morning on Holly Ridge Road in Holden. Cora and Verdunville VFD crews responded...

Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College is now registering for Fall 2025. Sign up in person during business hours or...

Logan County Superintendent Jeff Huffman will step down from the role of district super at the end of June. Huffman has agreed to take a...

A rock slide on Friday afternoon closed Route 80 near Gilbert. The state DOT announced the road is back open after crews worked through...

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and the West Virginia Child Advocacy Network (WVCAN) is running its third annual "High5Drive."...

The West Virginia Council for Community and Technical College Education voted to take over Southern's Board of Governors and replaced...