Community Rural Reflections: 'Bruises' "Rural Reflections" features the work of local writer and poet Kevin S. Hendrick.
Community Pets of the Week These adorable foster pups will be available for adoption from the Floyd Humane Society just around Valentine's Day.
News Featured Floyd Homefront, Part 3: Nurturing the Workforce Floyd Homefront Part 3, “Nurturing the Workforce,” is about key aspects of Floyd County's locally driven economy and the value of investing in the infrastructure employers need.
News Featured Beyond the Tap, Part 2: The Cost As the Floyd-Floyd County Public Service Authority stands today, it is able to fund regular operations through its rates and customer base of about 500, but it is not able to invest in projects for improvement.
Community PHOTOS: Winter Weather — Jan. 24-25, 2026 Despite the initial forecast for Saturday and Sunday (Jan. 24-25) of about two feet of snow, Floyd County and its surrounding areas saw more of an accumulation of sleet than soft powder.
Community Curriculum Corner: 'Returning to Regular Schedule' As we eased back into the rhythm of school after winter break, we tried to keep our classroom activities light and fun, and when we center our lessons around the joy of learning that still includes valuable instructional time.
Community Featured Making friends and connections at the Floyd Chamber Luncheon Fett gave a business update, saying that excitement about the Chamber’s new management team and direction has attracted new members. “We’re up to 205 members, and we’re growing,” she said.
Community Pets of the Week Meet Floyd County Humane Society foster kitties Bitsy and Beau, a bonded pair of kittens that are approximately six months old.
Community Featured Continuing legacy: New owners take the reins at Tuggle’s Gap Community input is being noted, and they look forward to working with locals and other local businesses. The new owners want to create an environment that makes Tuggle’s Gap Roadside Inn the place to be and make it a Floyd County staple again.
News Floyd Homefront, Part 2: The Cost of Homeownership “The Cost of Homeownership,” is about the financial gaps that contribute to Floyd’s housing crisis and the county-wide efforts to make homeownership and repairs more affordable.
Community Beyond the Tap, Part 1: The Charter “Beyond the Tap” is a multi-part series by Floyd Times that breaks down challenges facing the Floyd-Floyd County Public Service Authority. Part 1, “The Charter,” examines the foundation and crucial steps for improvement.
Community Trio of local businesses unite in 'spirit of cooperation' Kindred Designs, Plant Matters, and The Buffalo Hemp Company are now sharing a large retail space, creating a unique shopping destination rooted in creativity, wellness, and community.
Music & Arts Featured June Bug Center unveils spring lineup: Murder Mystery, Junie B. Jones, SpongeBob, and more The spring 2026 Musical Theatre for Teens class will guide students through the full musical theatre process — from learning vocals and choreography to developing characters and building confidence onstage — all while working together to bring the world of Bikini Bottom to life.
Community Pups of the Week The Floyd County Humane Society has puppies. Eight pups and their mom will be available to adopt on Feb. 15.
Events Floyd library to host 'Susanna’s Midnight Ride' author for VA250 Meet McNamee and learn more about "Susanna's Midnight Ride" at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24. The Floyd library is located at 321 W. Main St.
Community June Bug Center launches $25K campaign to mark 25 years After 25 years of hard work by volunteers, JBC hosts 14-19 after school programs each semester, and between eight and 21 summer camps. A total of 420 local children were enrolled in JBC programs in 2024.
Community Local scouts take on Florida for annual winter trip We donned wetsuits the next chilly morning and walked to the boat that would take us to snorkel with the manatees. The ground was cold on our bare feet but once in the water, the wetsuits did their magic and with snorkels and masks, we swam with many, many manatees.
Community Curriculum Corner: 'The Value of Group Games' When you drive past our campus and hear the sounds of laughter echoing from the recess field or catch glimpses of students racing through the woods, know that what you're witnessing is a carefully designed curriculum in action.
Community Pet of the Week Shadow is a six-year-old spayed female, up-to-date on vaccines, and tested negative for feline leukemia and FIV. She is feeling very scared with all the recent changes and just wants to hide.
Community Fragments from Floyd: 'Doodling as a Brain Booster' FACT: I was something of a class hero there for a while, and my friends would queue up after class to see what I had etched out whilst we were clumsily reciting Chaucer in middle English with ah-wah thick Alabama accents.
Community Plenty!'s January Newsletter: Ken's Spicy White Bean Soup and more "As we reflect on the past year, we are filled with gratitude for the incredible support you've shown to Plenty! Farm and Food Bank. Your generosity has been the cornerstone of our efforts to nourish our community and foster connections among neighbors."
Community SustainFloyd announces Prefills The following is from the Jan. 1, 2026, newsletter from SustainFloyd. The nonprofit's first newsletter of 2026 included a few top moments from 2025 and previews of what the new year has in store.
Community Featured Backstories and Backyards: Frost, Freezes, and Frolics "Backstories and Backyards" column looks back into the stories behind everyday objects, connecting each item with the people, places, and events of different eras in Floyd County history. Inspired by an early 1900s ice skate, this month's column uncovers much winter lore.
Community Featured Rural Reflections: 'Signify' "Rural Reflections" features the work of local writer and poet Kevin S. Hendrick.
Community The Book House provides a 'refuge for the curious' By Sarah Chrosniak You notice it before you reach the porch — the house with a lot of windows, sitting just slightly crooked, as if it once danced and hasn't quite stopped. And in fact, it has danced; it used to be the home of WROF 95.7, an
