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Domestic Violence Awareness: Turning Point announces candlelight vigils
Turning Point Domestic Violence Services, a leading local nonprofit dedicated to serving survivors of domestic violence, invites everyone to participate in Domestic Violence Awareness Month, held annually in October, which allows communities nationwide to join forces to raise awareness about the far-reaching impact of domestic violence. Turning Point aims to shed light on the pervasive…
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Fall is vaccine season: COVID-19, flu, RSV
KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS COVID-19, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are circulating, so the vaccine season is upon us. To get the maximum protection, start with a game plan. “Doctors generally suggest getting your flu and COVID shots before the end of October and say it’s OK to get both those shots at the same…
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Shonnie J. Pauley Obituary
Shonnie J. Pauley 1960—2023 Shonnie J. Pauley, age 63, of Inez, passed away Oct. 6, 2023, at Three Rivers Medical Center in Louisa. He was born July 27, 1960, in Meathouse to the late Clarence J. and Alice C. Newsome Pauley. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one son, William…
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Douglas James Obituary
Douglas James 1937—2023 Douglas James, 85, of Hudson, Florida, passed away Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. He was born one of six siblings Oct. 15, 1937, in Inez, Kentucky, to the late Sherman & Hazel [Palmer] James. Douglas was a United States Naval veteran from 1957-1963, which included two years of reserve duty. During his four…
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Phillip Johnson Obituary
Phillip Johnson 1964—2023 Phillip Johnson, age 59, of Inez, passed away Oct. 2, 2023, at his residence. Born April 18, 1964, in Columbus, Ohio, he was the son of the late Wendell Johnson and Edna Luster Johnson of Inez. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his brother, Wendell Michael Johnson. In addition…
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Virgie Jude Obituary
Virgie Jude 1944—2023 Virgie Jude, age 79, of Inez, passed away Oct. 1, 2023, at Three Rivers Medical Center in Louisa. Born April 5, 1944, in Martin County, she was the daughter of the late Jeff and Kate Maynard Jude. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by 10 brothers and sisters:…
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Building damaged by fire collapses in Williamson; two firefighters injured
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Two Williamson firefighters were injured when a building destroyed by fire late last week collapsed Sunday at approximately 5:15 a.m. The fire that broke out on an upper floor Thursday rekindled Sunday morning due to hot spots remaining in the brick structure that housed Muncy Auto Parts…
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Three shooting suspects face murder charges, KSP identifies victims
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN SOUTH WILLIAMSON — Three suspects now face murder and attempted murder charges in a shooting incident in South Williamson Friday that left two men dead and a woman critically wounded. Kentucky State Police (KSP) responded to a residence on State Highway 292 W Friday, where they found three individuals with…
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Panthers claw River View
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN BRADSHAW, W.Va. — The Tug Valley Panthers improved to 5-1 on the season with an impressive 48-0 road win over the River View Raiders Friday night. Tug Valley led 13-0 after the first quarter and 34-0 at halftime. They tacked on seven more points in each of the final two…
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Three Cincinnati men arrested after fatal shooting and high-speed chase in Kentucky
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN GRAYSON — Authorities have identified three suspects, all from Cincinnati, Ohio, arrested following a fatal shooting that left two people dead and another critically injured Friday afternoon in South Williamson. The suspects — 22-year-old Jolon McCree, 26-year-old Devon Overstreet and 25-year-old Joshua Pack — were apprehended after a high-speed chase…
