School clinic program earns Tri-Area Rural Health Award
The award recognizes effective and innovative approaches to improving health in rural communities.
Contributed Report
Astronomy events to be held in Floyd this month
Visitors will have an opportunity to explore the night sky through high-quality telescopes and other astronomical equipment, with views of the Moon, planets, and deep-sky objects as viewing conditions permit.
Floyd Chamber receives grant to boost tourism through the holidays
In collaboration with the Town of Floyd, Floyd County, Floyd Tourism, Floyd Parks and Recreation, and local businesses, the Chamber aims to attract visitors, encourage overnight stays, increase holiday shopping, and strengthen the local economy.
Pet of the Week
Zen is 12 weeks old, a total love bug, up-to-date on vaccines, and tested negative for FIV and feline leukemia. She is ready for her forever home.
Pet of the Week
Found abandoned at a Floyd trailer park, Cat-Luna has weaned her babies and is ready for her forever home.
Curriculum Corner: ‘Finding courage’
As the school year progresses, Amber adventures abound. Each day brings wonderful wild moments of discovery and endless opportunities for Ambers to learn with joy, wonder and courage.
CDC: Nearly 1 in 6 Floyd County adults face frequent mental distress
Help can be harder to find close to home. Floyd County has one mental health provider for every 871 residents, against one for every 379 statewide, according to County Health Rankings and Roadmaps.