BREAKING: Loftis Mansion burns to the ground

BREAKING: Loftis Mansion burns to the ground

Upon arrival, the fire department discovered that massive size of the blaze with flames shooting high in the sky and they called for mutual aid from both the Turkey Creek and Upper Pond Creek Volunteer Fire Departments.

18-wheeler stuck at Vinson Street underpass

18-wheeler stuck at Vinson Street underpass

WILLIAMSON - An 18-wheeler got stuck at the railroad underpass at Vinson Street in Williamson Thursday night when it was unable to pass through the bridge's maximum clearance.  

Mingo Central upends Wayne, 56-16

Mingo Central upends Wayne, 56-16

RED JACKET - The Mingo Central Miners made it five wins in a row over the Wayne Pioneers on Friday night as they used a second half surge to blow past their Cardinal Conference rival by a final score of 56-16 at "Buck" Harless Stadium.

Maynard wins Aug. 14 TVBA Tournament

Maynard wins Aug. 14 TVBA Tournament

Williamson Daily News

ASHLAND, Ky. - On Aug. 14, the Tug Valley Bass Anglers held its sixth tournament of the 2019 season on the Ashland pool of the Ohio River and Brandon Maynard claimed the top spot with a total weight just over six pounds.

Opinion

Diane W. Mufson: Historical events have much to teach us

My book group selected "Isaac's Storm" by Erik Larson, prompting me to read a book I might never have chosen. It describes the events leading up to and through the devastating hurricane that struck Galveston, Texas, in 1900, which killed more than 5,000 people.

Editorial: Manchin made right decision in gov's race

Editorial: Manchin made right decision in gov's race

For most of this year, Joe Manchin effectively prevented any other prominent Democrat from announcing his or her intentions to run for statewide office. As long as Manchin toyed with the idea of running for governor, no one else would jump into that ring.