The Paintsville Herald

01/03/2026

Johnson Central traveled to Bourbon County to take part in the Kelly Holiday Classic where it saw Johnson Central take on Adair County, Montgomery County and Bourbon County.

01/03/2026

Michael “Dip” Stafford, Johnson County, announced that Deputy Ross Sanor has earned his Certified Kentucky Assessor Certification after completing coursework through the Kentucky Department of Revenue and the International Association of Assessing O…

Michael “Dip” Stafford, Johnson County, announced that Deputy Ross Sanor has earned his Certified Kentucky Assessor Certification after completing coursework through the Kentucky Department of Revenue and the International Association

01/02/2026

The 2025 All Mountain Volleyball Team and All Mountain Girls’ and Boys’ Soccer Teams are officially announced. This feature highlights the athletes across the region who stood out with their performance, consistency, and impact throughout the season.

From dominant volleyball play to standout soccer seasons on both the girls’ and boys’ sides, this is a celebration of the talent and competitiveness of mountain athletics.

01/02/2026

The Paintsville Lady Tigers traveled to Bryan Station to take part in the Defender Classic on Friday, December 26 through Sunday, December 28. The Lady Tigers took on the teams of Bardstown, Bell County and Moore. The Lady Tigers posted a 2-1 record…

The Paintsville Lady Tigers traveled to Bryan Station to take part in the Defender Classic on Friday, December 26 through Sunday, December 28. The Lady Tigers took on the teams

01/02/2026

The Kentucky Attorney General is demanding the resignation of the board chair overseeing the state’s wildlife management agency, arguing he is ineligible under Kentucky law — a position that could have broader implications for the state’s hunters an…

The Kentucky Attorney General is demanding the resignation of the board chair overseeing the state’s wildlife management agency, arguing he is ineligible under Kentucky law — a position that could

01/02/2026

Two men have been arrested on felony charges after allegedly stealing from a storage unit in Paintsville.

01/02/2026

A Johnson County man has been arrested on felony charges, including trafficking in a controlled substance, after a traffic stop by Paintsville Police.

01/01/2026

Last Monday and Tuesday, Paintsville took part in the Scott Winter Classic at Scott High School where the Tigers finished with a 1-1 record in the tournament.

01/01/2026

Faculty and staff at Big Sandy Community and Technical College spread Christmas cheer by continuing their tradition of generosity through the annual special gift project, which supports the children of current students, according to a statement from…

Faculty and staff at Big Sandy Community and Technical College spread Christmas cheer by continuing their tradition of generosity through the annual special gift project, which supports the children of

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from all of us at Appalachian Newspapers.

12/31/2025

The 2025 Girls’ All Mountain Soccer Team consists of teams from the 15th Region, Hazard, Perry Central, Knott Central and Letcher Central.

12/31/2025

Kentucky Youth Advocates' annual Kids Count Data report shows that Johnson County has seen improvement and some regress in child well-being in several examined areas.