The Paintsville Herald

07/24/2025

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07/24/2025

The Brother’s Keepers Motorcycle Club (Chapter 28), a local motorcycle club, is gearing up for their 10th annual Burn Run on July 25 and 26 at Archer Park in Prestonsburg.

The Brother’s Keepers Motorcycle Club (Chapter 28), a local motorcycle club, is gearing up for their 10th annual Burn Run on July 25 and 26 at Archer Park in Prestonsburg.

07/23/2025

A Van Lear woman, the wife of a man facing more than 1,600 charges of r**e and other charges in relation to the sexual abuse of two minor females, was indicted by a Johnson County grand jury on July 18, officially charged with tampering with physica…

A Van Lear woman, the wife of a man facing more than 1,600 charges of r**e and other charges in relation to the sexual abuse of two minor females, was

07/23/2025

The 2025 All Mountain Baseball Team consists of players from the 15th Region, Mingo County, W. Va., Hazard, Letcher, Jenkins, Knott Central and Buckhorn.

07/23/2025

The Paintsville Tourism Commission approved funding for the upcoming Van Lear Days and heard updates on various events from its executive director during its regular meeting July 21.

07/23/2025

Before he ever held a whistle, before he ever stepped on the sideline, JC Blanton was already shaping lives. His coaching record won’t show it, but his legacy is etched into the character of the young men he raised between seasons.

Before he ever held a whistle, before he ever stepped on the sideline, JC Blanton was already shaping lives. His coaching record won’t show it, but his legacy is etched

07/23/2025

After having success at the event last year, the Johnson Central High School EagleX Solar Car Team returned to the event this year, according to administrators at the Johnson County School District.

After having success at the event last year, the Johnson Central High School EagleX Solar Car Team returned to the event this year, according to administrators at the Johnson County

07/20/2025

Gov. Andy Beshear announced July 11 the Kentucky State Police completed a successful Operation Summer Heat 2.0, targeting suspected drug networks operating in the commonwealth and leading to 197 arrests.

07/19/2025

A Paintsville man was arrested and charged July 12 with stealing a box trailer from Main Street.

07/18/2025

This week on Unwired Appalachia, host Randy White welcomes Pikeville High School Head Football Coach Chris McNamee to the show. Coach McNamee breaks down what fans can expect from the Panthers this upcoming season—from key returning players and off-season progress to the team’s mindset heading into another year of tough competition. With high expectations and a strong tradition to uphold, the Panthers are gearing up for another exciting run. Tune in for an inside look at one of Eastern Kentucky’s powerhouse programs.

07/18/2025

After the last attempt was aborted due to reluctant blackberries, the hikers who joined the Johnson County Trail Towns Committee on its make-up date for its second Bringing in the Berries Hike were this time treated to ripe berries ready for enjoyin…

After the last attempt was aborted due to reluctant blackberries, the hikers who joined the Johnson County Trail Towns Committee on its make-up date for its second Bringing in the

07/18/2025

A Johnson County couple are facing felony charges after Kentucky State Police responded to a report from social services that their two-year-old had been found with m**hamphetamine in his system.