Less than a decade ago a group of 13 men headed up by Jimmy Phillips sought ought some advice and assistance and created a fire department.

Two Magoffin County men were arrested Tuesday after a break-in of a house trailer on Lick Branch near 378 in the Far Middle Fork area.
Kendall Wireman and Willie Wireman were taken into custody by the Magoffin County Sheriff’s Department after police were notified at approximately 4 p.m. by an anonymous caller of a possible burglary in progress
According to Magoffin County Sheriff Bob Jordan, the men had forced their way into a trailer owned by Harlow Back and were removing copper wiring from the structure.

 
SGS Lady Eagles watched the University of Kentucky Lady Wildcats beat the University of South Carolina Sunday February 21st.  Coach Holbrook, Coach Bailey and The Lady Eagles are pictured on the floor in Memorial Coliseum with UK’s own # 23 Rebecca Gray. 

 
Mrs. Cindy Patrick’s Kindergarten class at North Magoffin Elementary has been studying about the three stages of matter. The students conducted an experiment with the liquid and solid stages of matter which resulted in making slime and a fun time!  Pictured: Hannah Howard

Although opportunities presented themselves, Magoffin County could never completely overcome a third quarter Paintsville run and was eliminated from 57th District Tournament play Monday night.

Junior guard Cody Sparks drove toward the hoop Monday night, Sparks scored 10 points but Magoffin County lost to Paintsville in District Tournament play

 
 
 
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US…A.B. Conley received the honor of unveiling a plaque commemorating Magoffin County’s 150th year of existence. The unveiling was part of a kickoff event to officially begin the year-long celebration. The plaque will be placed on the courthouse near the entrance. Photo by Alton Huff

A total of 11 people were arrested Tuesday evening and night following drug raids conducted throughout the county by the Magoffin County Sheriff’s Department and the Salyersville Police Department.