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Big Indian Bakery to emphasize community togetherness with new cafe, 'Gather'

Big Indian Bakery to emphasize community togetherness with new cafe, 'Gather'

Earl White and Adrienne Davis, who founded Big Indian Bakery in 2017, plan to launch the new cafe, "Gather," in mid-March after some weather-related shipping delays of equipment pushed back their original goal of opening in February.

Historical Society program highlights 'Untold Stories of African American History'

Historical Society program highlights 'Untold Stories of African American History'

“Some [enslaved] people who learned a trade were able to hire themselves out or be hired by their masters to do special projects... Black people did everything – they piloted cargo on boats, built railroads, worked in factories, made wine, whiskey and beer.”

PHOTOS: Mardi Gras at Dogtown

PHOTOS: Mardi Gras at Dogtown

Dogtown Roadhouse celebrated Mardi Gras 2026 on Friday, Feb. 20, with The Woogemen bringing the Big Easy sounds to downtown Floyd.

Floyd joins in 100 School Celebration for Communities in Schools

Floyd joins in 100 School Celebration for Communities in Schools

Today, CIS-AH proudly serves over 40,000 students in 115 schools within 17 school divisions. Floyd joined the program at the start of this school year.

Rural Reflections: 'Hands'

Rural Reflections: 'Hands'

It’s nice for once to just have one simple look, at one simple part on our body, our Hands.

Pets of the Week

Pets of the Week

Meet Cassie, Carly, and Sandy from the Floyd County Humane Society. Cassie and Carly are eight-month-old sisters. They would like to be adopted together but can go separately. They are both super sweet and loving. SPONSORED We offer locally sourced, insect and rot resistant hemlock, and lots of other species

Inaugural Chamber Business Expo planned for March

Inaugural Chamber Business Expo planned for March

The Expo will feature a diverse mix of local storefront businesses alongside home-based and non-brick-and-mortar entrepreneurs, offering attendees a unique opportunity to explore the full spectrum of Floyd’s business community in one convenient location.