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JOHNSON FORK – A Johnson Fork home was destroyed by fire on Saturday. Bloomington Fire Chief Allison Howard told the Independent they were called...
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Herald Whitaker is pictured after defeating Adams 39-26 in a girls’ middle school basketball game on Thursday, Aug. 13. Coach Robbie Russell guided Herald...
ASHLAND – A former Magoffin County High School teacher was sentenced this week to 17 years in prison, 20 years probation and must register...
Magoffin County Schools is proud to announce that all three district preschool sites have earned a Five-Star rating through Kentucky All STARS, the Commonwealth’s...
The Morehead State University Board of Regents reelected Dr. Sanford Holbrook as chairman. The Board of Regents, the governing body responsible for overseeing the...
From Appendix Cancer Pseudomyxoma Peritonei Research Foundation FRANKFORT, Ky. — Gov. Andy Beshear has proclaimed August 2026 as Appendix Cancer Awareness Month in Kentucky,...
SALYERSVILLE – Magoffin County Schools are taking measures for a safe new school year, adding new tech to the classrooms to increase safety, as...
CONNELLEY FARM ROAD – Three were arrested Tuesday night after a woman reportedly ran from police. According to the arrest citation, at approximately 6...
ELK CREEK – Three were arrested at an Elk Creek home while police were looking for two fugitives wanted in Johnson County. On July...
JOHNSON FORK – A Johnson Fork home was destroyed by fire on Saturday. Bloomington Fire Chief Allison Howard told the Independent they were called...
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SALYERSVILLE – Now is the time to get your COVID-19 vaccine, local health officials say. Magoffin County Public Health Director James “Pete” Shepherd told...
