Mingo County News

Energy Express, an award-winning statewide summer reading program, will kick off its sixteenth summer in Mingo County on Monday June 24, 2013 for students.

Flanked by officers with a special high-risk transport team from the South Central Regional Jail, accused killer Tennis Maynard, who has been charged and indicted with the slaying of Mingo County Sheriff Eugene Crum, was brought into a Cabell County Courtroom for his official bond request hearing.

Tennis Maynard, the accused killer of Mingo County Sheriff Eugene Crum, appeared in court in Cabell County on Monday for a bond hearing, which was denied.

Hamlin-Public transit systems around the state will offer riders some financial relief in honor of the State of West Virginia's 150th birthday celebration by reducing their rates for a day.

The federal government is providing more than $2 million to Mingo County to extend water service and fire protection to about 250 households.

A West Virginia man accused of gunning down a county sheriff is asking for bail ahead of his murder trial.

Criminal complaints on four, non-related domestic assault cases were released from Mingo County Magistrate Court, with all yielded arrests.

Delegate Justin Marcum has presented a check for $250 to the Logan Empowerment, Action and Development Community Organization for their annual shoe drive.

Barring any last minute chicanery or changes of heart, Delegate Tim Miley will become the next speaker of the West Virginia House of Delegates.

A Williamson resident who was wanted on charges stemming from a May incident involving an ATV decided to repeat his criminal behavior last week and found himself under arrest on a multitude of charges.

Newly elected Kermit City Council member Tammy Preece Hodge said she "wants to paint city hall pink" following Tuesday's election that created a council equally divided along gender lines.

While serving as a guest speaker at the Kermit K-8 sports banquet that was held before the end of the 2012-2013 school year, Tug Valley High School teacher and boys varsity basketball coach Garland L. Thompson was allegedly assaulted by Kermit resident James A. Williamson, age 44. According to the criminal complaint filed in Mingo County Magistrate ... (more)

The Kentucky Office of Homeland Security has awarded Pike County, Ky., a grant for the purchase of tasers and cartridges.

Dan Matics Web Producer: Heath Harrison Reported: Jun. 9, 2013 9:56 PM EDT Updated: Jun. 9, 2013 10:39 PM EDT Mingo, Lincoln counties , West Virginia A severe thunderstorm hit the Eyewitness News viewing region Sunday evening.

Control of West Virginia's House of Delegates hangs in the balance after intense jockeying by two Democratic candidates for speaker, with business and labor groups weighing in and the large Republican minority hoping to stage a coup.

E. Williamson - An alleged explosion that was said to have occurred inside a home located at 1207 E. 6th Avenue in Williamson on Thursday evening reportedly triggered an electrical fire that quickly engulfed the three story, wood structure in flames.

There were 5-K races held for Mingo County Schools on Thursday, May 23 and Friday morning, May 24, at 10 a.m., as several 8th grade students participated in 5-K race at Matewan Middle and at Burch Middle School.

Williamson Shriver Architects, Inc. was awarded an Honor Award for Excellence in Architectural Design for the design of Mingo Central High School.

The Mingo County Magistrate Clerk's office provided copies of numerous arrests that occurred over the weekend, with defendants being taken into custody on a variety of charges.

The Dingess Elementary Principal Don Spence is pictured with students who competed in the "West Virginia Reads 150" competition sponsored by the Williamson Public Library and proudly claimed the first place prize.