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Camera surveillance at green boxes leads to charges for Willis man

Camera surveillance at green boxes leads to charges for Willis man

At a Sept. 24 hearing before Judge Randal Duncan, prosecutors said they plan to dismiss the charges in six months if Jason Allen Ruff completes 25 hours of community service and pays a $100 fine.

September Land Transfers

September Land Transfers

This information is public record. Complete records may be reviewed at the Circuit Court Clerk’s Office at 100 E. Main St. during business hours.

Emergency drought assistance program opens for Floyd County livestock producers

Emergency drought assistance program opens for Floyd County livestock producers

The program allows emergency livestock water to be installed on farms that are experiencing dry/underperforming wells, dried springs, dried ponds, and more as a result of the drought.

‘Not by themselves’: Floyd County shines a light on Domestic Violence Awareness Month

‘Not by themselves’: Floyd County shines a light on Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Teresa McKensie, who directs Floyd County’s victim-witness services unit, said awareness can begin by simply paying attention to the well-being of friends and family members. The first indication that someone is in peril could be bruising, she said.

Floyd visitors spent about $20 million in 2025

Floyd visitors spent about $20 million in 2025

Floyd's busiest tourism months are from May through October. Legg said this is likely due to family trips at the beginning of summer break, FloydFest, end-of-summer trips, and fall foliage.

Thrive Hive launches cafe at Floyd Fitness

Thrive Hive launches cafe at Floyd Fitness

Since the business idea placed first in the annual Floyd C4 Business Development Series last year, Pittman and Miller have been working hard to bring their vision to life.

Sheriff Brian Craig announces retirement at end of current term; Conversations begin about successor

Sheriff Brian Craig announces retirement at end of current term; Conversations begin about successor

Craig, 52, will have 30 years in law enforcement by the time of his planned retirement, all of it spent with the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office. He began work at the agency in 1997 and is in his third term as sheriff.