WSAZ Reporter Joseph Payton Covers “Fired Up Friday” at Ashland Paul Blazer High School
WSAZ reporter Joseph Payton is present at Ashland Paul Blazer High School for Week 5 of the "FIRED UP FRIDAY" segment, capturing the events as they unfold.

Charleston Huntington, WV, September 18, 2026 —
Ashland, KY – WSAZ reporter Joseph Payton was on site at Ashland Paul Blazer High School this past week to cover Week 5 of the “Fired Up Friday” segment. The segment, a regular feature for the news outlet, aims to highlight local high school spirit and events.
Payton was present to capture the happenings as they unfolded at the school. The “Fired Up Friday” segment typically showcases various aspects of high school life, including student activities, athletic events, and community engagement, as part of its weekly broadcast. The specific details of what events or activities were featured during this particular visit to Ashland Paul Blazer High School were not elaborated upon in the provided summary.
The presence of a news crew at a local educational institution for such a segment often serves to boost school morale and provide visibility to student achievements and school spirit. “Fired Up Friday” is known for its engaging coverage, bringing school events directly to viewers in the region.
Further details regarding the specific content captured or any interviews conducted during this “Fired Up Friday” segment were not provided. The summary indicated that the reporter was present to capture events as they unfolded during Week 5 of the program’s run.
Story summarized from the original created by Joseph Payton on www.wsaz.com, see more information here.
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