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KYCO honors Class of 2027 at traditional white coat ceremony
PIKEVILLE — The Kentucky College of Optometry (KYCO) held its traditional white coat ceremony on Saturday, April 5 in the Health Professions Education Building. Fifty-nine members of the Class of 2027 received their white coats before a gathering of family, friends and university faculty. KYCO Dean Renee Reeder, O.D., FAAO, FBCLA, FSLS, FIACLE, welcomed attendees…
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‘Let Life Sing!’ April marks National Donate Life Month
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT Each April, the Circuit Court Clerks of Kentucky lead the statewide observance of National Donate Life Month. This annual campaign honors the lifesaving gift of organ, eye and tissue donation while raising awareness about the continued need for registered donors. This year, Donate Life Kentucky Trust is highlighting the tangible results of…
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UK’s colon and lung cancer research described as ‘groundbreaking’ and ‘surprising’
BY MELISSA PATRICK KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS Researchers at the University of Kentucky looked at the differences in the colon cancer tumors from Appalachian and non-Appalachian patients as a way to try to explain the high mortality rates of colorectal cancer in Appalachian Kentucky. The interdisciplinary team of researchers focused on analyzing samples from patients diagnosed…
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Crafting UK pillows
Martin County homemaker JoAnn Fletcher teamed up with the activities staff at Martin County Health Care Facility to help residents make UK-themed pillows.
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Flood debris dumpsite reopens in Martin County
BUCK CREEK HILL — Martin County Fiscal Court has reopened the flood debris dumpsite on Buck Creek Hill for residents affected by storms and flooding beginning April 2 and continuing. The site will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources hiring game wardens
Application period now open for 2025 recruit class The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is currently accepting applications to fill game warden positions in multiple counties. Applications will be accepted through May 5. Applicants must be 21 years old and possess a valid driver’s license. The online application must be completed to be…
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MSU launches Eagles Books to save students money
Morehead State University is excited to announce the launch of the Eagle Books program, a new initiative designed to save students money and ensure their academic success. This innovative, worry-free program provides students with all required course materials at a low, fixed price. Benefits: • Affordable Course Materials: With Eagle Books, students will receive all…
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Healthy Happenings: HANDS is here to help
BY DOROTHY DILLON Parenting comes with big changes—HANDS is here to help. The HANDS Program is a free support program for families from pregnancy until their child turns 3 years old. To participate, you must enroll during pregnancy or before your baby reaches 3 months old. Unlike WIC, the HANDS program is NOT income-based. With…
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You Are Precious in His Sight Part 2
BY GREG CRUM “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls: Who,…
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The goodness of God
God is good all of the time and all of the time God is good. Some of us were taught that refrain as children in Sunday school or Bible school. Do we really believe it? With all of the trouble in the world today, all the sickness and disease, wars, economic hardships and disasters every…
