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DD levy rally set for Aug. 1
Jul. 24—Event to serve as call to volunteers SOUTH POINT — A rally is set for Friday, Aug. 1 in support of a ballot levy in the general election in November that would fund the county's developmental disabilities services. Julie Monroe, superintendent of Open Door School, operated by Lawrence County Developmental Disabilities, said the event is being organized by Lawrence County Advocates for DD, a political action committee in support of the levy, and is set for 6-8 p.m. at the South Point Community Center. Trending * Piketon man found guilty of 4 counts of murder in traffic accident * Fair concludes with livestock auction Monroe said advocates are seeking a 2.5 mill levy on the ballot. "This will enable us to continue to provide services for people of all ages with developmental disabilities in the county," she said. Monroe said there has not been a levy in support of DD services approved since 2006. "And these levies don't increase," she said, noting this does not meet current needs. "So we are very far behind and that's why we are asking for an increase." The event will feature music by Emmy Davis and MacLean James, as well food. Monroe said its primary purpose is to serve for organizing and to recruit supporters for the campaign in backing the levy. Trending * Reds' 3rd baseman Stewart making name for himself * Facing Hunger Foodbank will have food giveaway in Ironton on Friday "There will be information on how to help, as well as yard signs," she said. "It's a call for volunteers." The last time a DD levy was on the ballot in the county was 2019, when a 10-year, 2.5 mill levy was defeated by less than two percent. You Might Like News, Local, Top Home, Politics, Z Newsletter — News Candidates begin filing for office News Ozzy Osbourne has died at age 76 News Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan has died at the age of 71 in Florida News Taste of Ironton canceled Solve the daily Crossword
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14-06-2025
- Entertainment
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Mystery Las Vegas Development Is Revealed To Be A Soundstage For YouTube Star MrBeast's New Reality TV Show
Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. A YouTube following with 385 million subscribers has given MrBeast — Jimmy Donaldson to his parents — a lot of leverage. So much so that Amazon MGM studios has constructed a Las Vegas soundstage to tape his upcoming 'Beast Games Season 2,' the Las Vegas Review-Journal Reports. There was some conjecture regarding the use of the airport hanger-type structure being built near the South Point Hotel and Casino. Adding literal fuel to the fire were documents approved by Clark County for a dirt lot at 2725 W. Pyle Ave., owned by Michael Gaughan, the owner of South Point's South 80 LLC. They required a review by the Clark County Fire Prevention Bureau due to plans that include the temporary use of six diesel generators and 500-gallon fuel tanks, with a total fuel capacity of 7,562 gallons. Don't Miss: Maker of the $60,000 foldable home has 3 factory buildings, 600+ houses built, and big plans to solve housing — 'Scrolling To UBI' — Deloitte's #1 fastest-growing software company allows users to earn money on their phones. You can The permit listed a move-in day of May 1, with the building expected to be demolished by June 30. Compounding the mystery were the nondisclosure agreements that the companies involved, including South Point and the contractor, were asked to sign. However, multiple reports provided to the Review-Journal confirmed the intended use of the structure as MrBeast's soundstage. The first season of BeastGames was shot at the city's Allegiant Stadium in July. It featured 2,000 contestants competing for a $5 million prize and was billed as 'the biggest competition in game show history.' It premiered on Amazon Prime Video, and its success led to it being renewed for two more seasons. The large streaming numbers did not come without controversy. A class action lawsuit was filed in September by five contestants who alleged they were subjected to unsafe conditions in an environment of misogyny and sexism and were not paid for their participation, the Review-Journal reported. Trending: Invest Where It Hurts — And Help Millions Heal: MrBeast, who is 27 and hails from Greenville, North Carolina, earned $85 million in 2024, according to Forbes. With 500 million followers, MrBeast is the most followed content creator in the world, with an empire collectively known as Beast Industries, comprising closing food and media, valued at $5 billion by Bloomberg. However, Donaldson recently admitted that he invests all his revenue back into his business and is cash-poor, despite some websites estimating him to be a billionaire. 'I literally have almost no money,' MrBeast said in a June 2 post on X. 'I've just been reinvesting everything into content and 'literally' had to borrow money from my mom to help with my wedding lol.' , His empire is about to expand into fiction, as The New York Times reported that the influencer is teaming up with best-selling novelist James Patterson to co-author a thriller, which will be released by HarperCollins in 2026. The plot is tailor-made for Donaldson — it concerns a global contest with life-threatening situations and a huge prize. What could go wrong? The bidding war between publishers to land the book was intense, The Times reported, due to both Donaldson and Patterson's massive followings. 'He's such a smart operator in understanding the social media algorithms, what drives engagement, what drives activation,' Brian Murray, president and chief executive of HarperCollins, told the Times of MrBeast. 'One of the challenges we have in publishing is there's so much noise out there in the media and entertainment landscape, and trying to break through with books can be difficult.' Read Next: With Point, you can Inspired by Uber and Airbnb – Deloitte's fastest-growing software company is transforming 7 billion smartphones into income-generating assets – Image: Shutterstock This article Mystery Las Vegas Development Is Revealed To Be A Soundstage For YouTube Star MrBeast's New Reality TV Show originally appeared on Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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08-06-2025
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Villages plan activities around July 4
Jun. 8—Family Fun Days, Party in the Park, fireworks among events With Independence Day approaching the villages of South Point and Coal Grove both have events planned around the July 4 week. In Coal Grove, the long-running Family Fun Days festival will make its return July 2-3, from 5-10 p.m. each day. Mayor Andy Holmes says the event, which takes place at Paul Porter Park and is organized by the Coal Grove Betterment Club, will have live music each day, as well as "low cost fun" and activities for families. The second day of the event, Thursday, July 3 will culminate in fireworks, which are set to begin around 10 p.m. In South Point, People for the Point will again be hosting Party in the Park, set for July 5 in the village's park, located on Second Street. Linda Main, of the group, said this year's event will feature food truck vendors, music, a car show, a dog show and they are also hoping to host craft vendors. She said there will also be a pie eating contest, hosted by Maria's Junk Food Junkies, and a hot dog eating contest, hosted by The Shakery. Main said they are also seeking people to volunteer for the event. Mayor Jeff Gaskin also encouraged the public to take part in the group's efforts. "A lot of people like to say there's nothing to do in South Point, now here's their chance," he said of contributing to the event. Fireworks for South Point are set for 10 p.m., July 5, which will be launched from the Ohio River. The fireworks are a joint effort, paid for by South Point, Catlettsburg, Kentucky, Kenova West Virginia and the Boyd County, Kentucky Fiscal Court. Gaskin said the display, which has taken place the last several years, is the biggest in the Tri-State area. You Might Like News Man in cape, underwear breaks into West Portsmouth Dollar General News 'Trailheads of remembrance' News Proctorville woman killed in WV crash News Nearly $200K awarded in Healthy Communities grants to Lawrence groups by Pallottine Foundation
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23-05-2025
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EDITORIAL: A day to celebrate heroes
May 22—For the South Point School District, the 2024-25 school year was a tumultuous one. Only a few months after students returned in the fall, the region was shocked by the news that an attacker struck at the elementary school, stabbing principal Bill Christian and attempting to gain access to the school. Fortunately, first responders were quick to arrive on the scene and the suspect was apprehended, without causing physical harm to the children (he was later found guilty and sentenced to prison for the attack). In the aftermath, the elementary school was closed for two weeks. But, as is so often in a dark moment, the light of the community began to shine through. The community rallied in support of Christian, who fully recovered and was back on the job before long. And the district made a point to ease parent concerns on school safety and kept resource officers in the schools as a regular presence. Last week, as the school year was winding down, South Point Elementary got a chance to say thank you to the first responders who came on the scene, hosting a Heroes Parade and inviting police, fire and others to join in. It was at that parade that Christian delivered cards, made by the students in October, to the first responders for their work. And many students and faculty took the initiative to use the event to commend Christian, with signs along the procession honoring him as a hero. It was a bright conclusion to what was a harrowing day for the district and we at The Tribune also salute the first responders, Christian and South Point teachers and faculty for all that they have done for the children. You Might Like Business Blast from the past Education Meet the Class: Kelsie Waller News A storied career News Parade events kick off Thursday
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10-05-2025
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Collins sentenced to more than 3 decades in prison
May 10—The man convicted in the October 2024 stabbing of the principal of South Point Elementary School was sentenced to an aggregate term of 39 1/2 to 45 years in prison on Thursday. According to a news release from the Lawrence County Prosecutor's office, County Common Pleas Judge Andrew Ballard sentenced Josh Collins, after he was found guilty following a two-day bench trial in April. On Oct. 24, 2024, Collins entered a secure area of South Point Elementary School, and after a brief conversation with Christian, he pulled out a knife and began stabbing Christian in the back and head. Christian was able to retreat into the secure office. Collins then used his knife and broke the glass to the office window, gaining entry into the secure part of the school. Collins continued after Christian with a knife, causing the school to enter into lock down and extreme panic ensued on behalf of teachers, students, administrators and parents, the prosecutor's office said. Collins was found guilty of felonious assault, attempted murder, possession of a deadly weapon or dangerous ordnance in a School Safety Zone, inducing panic and seven counts of kidnapping. At sentencing, Prosecutor Anderson emphasized the gravity of the offenses and urged the court to impose a term that would ensure Collins could never again endanger or terrorize others. Judge Ballard agreed, imposing the sentence to reflect the seriousness of the crimes and to protect the community.
