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HUNTINGTON — The Huntington Police Department is investigating after a woman’s body was found in a Southside alleyway Wednesday.

HUNTINGTON — The Southside Neighborhood Organization will have a safety meeting with Huntington Police Department representatives Thursday. The meeting is scheduled for 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 22, at Ritter Park’s Shelter No. 1. Anne Dandelet is the chairperson of the Southside Neighborhood Safety and Security Committee and will host the safety meeting. The committee encourages public safety and awareness with local law enforcement. Connie Reed Beaty, the president of the nei...

HUNTINGTON — In his 25 years with the Huntington Police Department, Chief Ray Cornwell said he learned about the importance of empathy. Cornwell’s retirement was announced in June. His last day was Friday. Mayor Steve Williams appointed HPD Capt. Eric Corder to serve as interim police chief. Cornwell was appointed to become police chief in April 2020. He spent about four months serving as interim police chief after former Chief Hank Dial became city manager. Cornwell said when he bega...

HUNTINGTON — Four officers with the Huntington Police Department — including the department’s chief — were recognized during a retirement ceremony Friday. The four officers — Chief Ray Cornwell, Sgt. Paul Hunter, Cpl. Lance Roberts and Capt. Dan Underwood — had a combined 102 years of service to the residents of Huntington, according to the city. The city of Huntington announced Cornwell’s retirement in June. He had served in the police department in numerous ...