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Board formally recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month

“I’ve answered the door to black eyes, bleeding people… They just bypass the Sheriff’s Office and come on down.” She said it “usually takes at least eight times” of making contact with a victim before they leave an abuser.

Town sets public information session to discuss updates on DonnKenny project

The Public Engagement Session on Oct. 28 will revolve around the conceptual designs for the former DonnKenny site on Oxford Street. Citizens are invited to attend and ask questions.

Pet of the Week

Found abandoned at a Floyd trailer park, Cat-Luna has weaned her babies and is ready for her forever home.

Library partners with Plenty! to fight food insecurity by collecting cereal

From now through Nov. 13, JPML is collecting donations of breakfast cereal to ensure no one starts their day hungry. The goal is to collect 1,000 boxes.

Veteran journalist Doug Thompson dies at 78

A newspaperman to his core, Doug wrote his first story for The Farmville Herald at 10 years old, and he worked as a school photographer before graduating from Floyd County High School in 1964.

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.

State doubles public land at Buffalo Mountain in $8.2M purchase

A major real estate transfer signed in recent weeks nearly doubles the amount of government land in the Buffalo Mountain area, vastly expanding space for public use.

Floyd hosts 'Learning from the Bees' as it comes to the U.S. for the first time

As it was announced that Floyd County was accepted as a Bee City USA affiliate last month, an international conference was kicking off in Floyd.

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.

Floyd County High School Hall of Fame inducts 2026 class

Local athletic icons were honored at FCHS ahead of the 2026 Homecoming game.

Early voting in Floyd County surges ahead of Nov. 3 election

Community in Schools readies for launch of 'Connection Counts'

The series is open to all Floyd County High School students and their families.

Cross Country: Middle schoolers wrap up 2026 season while older Buffaloes ready for region, state meets

The high school Buffaloes still have two meets before the 2A Region Championships, which is set for Oct. 28. Moran said that the team is ready to deliver strong performances to close out the 2026 season.

Pet of the Week

Nelson is a sweet boy. At 45 pounds, he would love to be a lap dog.