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Updated: February 19, 2020 @ 2:23 pm Full Forecast Toggle navigation Home About Us Contact Us Advertise Terms of Use Privacy Policy Home Delivery Subscription Services Submission Forms Place an Ad Local Weather News Local News Sports A & E Calendar Business Opinion Letters to the Editor Editorials Columnists Obituaries Multimedia e-Edition Classifieds Place An Ad Podcasts Weekly Specials Featured Stories JCHS takes first in Regional Governor’s Cup Smooth roller makes history at JCHS, excels in bowling Rain and snow cause trouble in Johnson County Johnson County Animal Shelter planning for successful year Paintsville couple creates musical ‘Collective’ News PPD: Paintsville man eluded police, was on run for a day A Paintsville Herald Staff Report 34 min ago A Paintsville man was arrested Thursday evening, nearly 24 hours after, police said, he fled the scene of a domestic incident in Paintsville. Hazelett leaves Paintsville Board of Education By Reagan Coburn Staff Writer 1 hr ago Eddie Hazelett has served the 24th Circuit Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office as a detective for 17 years. During the past eight years he has dedicated much of his free time to serving as a member of Paintsville Independent Schools’ Board of Education. In January, he was even elected as the bo… featured top story JCHS takes first in Regional Governor’s Cup By Alex Conley Staff Writer 2 hrs ago For the 15th consecutive year, Johnson Central High School’s academic team took home first place overall in the Region 15 Governor’s Cup Tournament. JCHS swept rival competition from Johnson, Floyd, Martin and Pike counties with an overall tournament score of 68.5 points — 55 points ahead of… McGrath makes campaign stop in Prestonsburg By Mary Meadows Appalachian Newspapers 3 hrs ago PRESTONSBURG — U.S. Senate candidate Amy McGrath spent some time with voters in Prestonsburg on Monday. State Rep. Charles Booker visits Pikeville, discusses candidacy By Nicole Ziege Appalachian Newspapers 4 hrs ago Dist. 43 state Rep. Charles Booker met with about two dozen constituents at the University of Pikeville Chapel Friday, during a weekend visit to Eastern Kentucky, to discuss his candidacy and issues affecting the region while kicking off his Green New Deal tour. Fiscal court takes care of business, commends Emergency Management in regularly scheduled meeting By Reagan Coburn Staff Writer 5 hrs ago Last Monday, Feb. 10, during the regularly scheduled meeting of the Johnson County Fiscal Court, Judge-Executive Mark McKenzie reflected on the progress the government entity made in 2019 and discussed plans to continue that progress in the future. Afterward, he and fiscal court commissioner… National News Patient plays violin during brain surgery Blagojevich: Trump didn't have to do this FL: FIRST LADY MELANIA TRUMP HONORED See family's emotional reunion after coronavirus quarantine Sports +2 Tigers cruise past Jaguars, 77-58 By Randy White Regional Sports Editor Feb 15, 2020 Paintsville cruised to a 77-58 win over Floyd Central Tuesday night. Golden Eagles win 12th straight Region 8 Wrestling championship Special To The Paintsville Herald Feb 12, 2020 The Johnson Central Golden Eagles picked up their 12th straight Region 8 Wrestling title over the weekend at Letcher Central. Moore VanHoose takes reings as Johnson Central sports information director By Trevor Thacker Sports Writer Feb 8, 2020 Kayla Moore Vanhoose wears many different hats at Johnson Central High School. From her duties as Library and Media Assistant to head volleyball coach to keeping stats for the boys basketball team, she has a love for students and athletes that is matched by few. This week, Moore Vanhoose ann… +2 featured Johnson Central flies past Paintsville in 57th District action By Trevor Thacker Sports Writer Feb 5, 2020 It’s comparable to Rocky II, when the Italian Stallion takes on Apollo Creed in their famous rematch. Or Muhammad Ali versus Joe Frazier in the “Thrilla in Manilla.” Hands down, the Paintsville versus Johnson Central game is one of the biggest events in the area and it never disappoints. Paintsville falls to Floyd Central Feb 1, 2020 Floyd Central returned to the win column at the start of the week, defeating visiting Paintsville 63-39 on Monday night. featured Jim Matney named NFHS Wrestling Coach of the Year By Trevor Thacker Sports Writer Feb 1, 2020 To most coaches in the mountains of Eastern Kentucky, it is a big honor to be recognized any time for their hard work and dedication to their kids, team or the school in general. There are different awards that can be bestowed upon a coach, such as, with our publication at the end of each se… National Sports Nebraska announces kickoff time, TV information for Husker spring game First impressions: Hawkeye quarterbacks Huskers adding special teams analyst to football staff Red-White Spring Game set for afternoon kick and BTN broadcast Arts & Entertainment +4 featured Van Lear Days packed with music, fun By Aaron K. Nelson Editor Aug 8, 2018 Van Lear Days to feature packed Saturday A Paintsville Herald Staff Report Aug 3, 2018 +6 featured Awaken rocks JCHS for 10th year By Aaron K. Nelson Editor Jul 25, 2018 Paintsville ready to celebrate July 4 By Aaron K. Nelson Editor Jun 29, 2018 +6 Turning Pointe hosts recital Jun 27, 2018 +7 ‘The Bee Man’ dedicated to helping nature’s hardest workers By Aaron K. Nelson Editor Jun 13, 2018 National Entertainment Spencer Matthews' Clean Liquor Company gets $2m backing Liam Gallagher 'so proud' of 'clever' daughter Molly Hoda Kotb wants her wedding to be 'one beautiful moment' Anya Taylor-Joy has no place to call home Latest News PPD: Paintsville man eluded police, was on run for a day Hazelett leaves Paintsville Board of Education JCHS takes first in Regional Governor’s Cup McGrath makes campaign stop in Prestonsburg State Rep. 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