Salyersville Independent

07/25/2025

Class Schedule Release Dates

Monday, July 28 - Seniors may pick up their printed class schedule in person from 10:00 - 2:00. This is ONLY for Seniors and can only be received in-person. Schedules will not be live on Campus Portal.

Tuesday, July 29 - Freshman Orientation from 5-7 pm. Freshman must attend to receive their schedule. Schedules will not go live on Campus Portal.

Wednesday, July 30 - All class schedules (Freshmen-Senior) will be live on Campus Portal.

All schedule changes need to be completed before school starts. This can be done by calling the school on or after Wednesday, July 30 from 9:00 - 3:00. Phone 349-2011.

07/24/2025

From Rumpke:
The Magoffin County Transfer Station will be closed for trash drop-off and customer payments Friday, July 25, and Monday, July 28. Rumpke expects the facility to reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday, July 29.

“Trash collection will not be impacted, and residents should continue to place trash at the curb the night before regular collection,” said Troy Catron Jr., operations manager, Rumpke. “We appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding about the temporary closure.”

Customers who need to make a payment can do so by visiting www.rumpke.com and clicking on “Pay My Bill,” or by calling Rumpke customer service at 1-800-828-8171. Payments can also be made at Wal-Mart locations.

More than simply trash pickup, Rumpke is your complete source for residential and commercial waste management. Learn more about us here.

07/21/2025

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07/17/2025

Loaded syringes were found near a sleeping 2-year-old

SALYERSVILLE – Last Thursday night police were called to a home in downtown Salyersville for possible drug trafficking and a child welfare check, yielding two arrests. Magoffin County Sheriff Department Deputy W. Lafferty received multiple complaints to check a residence on East Maple Street in do...

07/17/2025

Join the ride for a chance to win a motorcycle and other door prizes, all while supporting a great cause!

EASTERN KENTUCKY – This weekend is the 20th annual Randy Jones Memorial Hillbilly Christmas in July motorcycle ride, which starts in Pikeville Saturday and runs through Johnson and Magoffin counties, all in the name of raising money for the Shriners Children’s Hospital in Lexington. The ride, sl...

07/17/2025

Updates on county projects, status of the parks, and the county schedules free "dump days" for this October.

SALYERSVILLE – The Magoffin County Fiscal Court met in regular session on Tuesday, July 15, discussing ongoing projects, the parks and a “toilet paper bandit.” The fiscal court approved the following fund transfers from the general fund: $30,000 to the 911 fund, $45,000 to the jail fund, $43,0...

07/17/2025

SALYERSVILLE — Magoffin County offensive lineman Caleb Perkins has been selected to play in the Hatfield-McCoy Bowl on Saturday, July 26. The Hatfield-McCoy Bowl will be held in West Virginia at Mingo Central High School’s Buck Harless Stadium. Kickoff for the Hatfield-McCoy Bowl is slated for 7...

07/17/2025

Congratulations to Abigail Bradley who has signed with Union Commonwealth University to be a Bulldog. Abby will be part of their track and field program and will continue to be a thrower. She is so excited to transition from a Hornet to a Bulldog! Abby plans to become a registered nurse. Coaches Ton...

07/17/2025

SALYERSVILLE — Herald Whitaker Middle School has released its schedule for the 2025 season, which will kick off in August. Head coach Nathan Perkins will continue to guide the Hornets in the 2025 middle school football season. In addition to guiding the middle school program, Perkins is an assista...

07/17/2025

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Magoffin County native Presley Smith has signed with the Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) softball program Smith, an outfielder/catcher, thrived for Indian River State College over the past two seasons. In 2024, Smith helped lead Indian River State College to a national titl...

07/17/2025

WEST LIBERTY — Registration is open for Bluegrass State Games Table Tennis, which will be held at the Morgan County Wellness and Youth Center in West Liberty on Saturday, Sept. 6. Participants may enter a maximum of three events — Age Group (1), Open Singles (2) and Doubles (3). All matches (exc...

07/17/2025

What do you think about the new rule?

LEXINGTON — Beginning with the 2027 season, a double first base will be required in high school baseball games to minimize the risk of collisions by runners and fielders. This rule revision was one of 10 proposed by the NFHS Baseball Rules Committee during its annual meeting held June 8-10 at The ...