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High school juniors to take the ACT for free
Juniors in Kentucky’s public high schools will take the ACT in March as part of the state’s academic accountability and equity efforts. “The ACT is a good indicator of your college readiness even if some colleges no longer require the ACT for admissions,” Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman said in a press release. “Many scholarships, including…
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Coyote sightings increase with winter mating season
Simple precautions can help avoid conflict with adaptable canine Increased sightings of coyotes may occur this winter and spring in rural and urban areas across Kentucky as coyotes roam more to search for mates, establish territories and raise pups. Coyote winter mating season typically lasts into March, while pup rearing takes place in spring and…
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Mount Vernon Nazarene students bring fun to nursing home
A group of nursing and speech pathology students from Mount Vernon Nazarene University brought fun to the Martin County Healthcare Facility last week. The students, hosted by Appalachia Reach Out, enjoyed games, manicures, socializing and sing-a-longs with the nursing home residents.
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After the Whistle: Resilience, relief and the Wildcats
Martin County has been ravaged by flooding and heavy snowfall, causing widespread devastation throughout the area last week. A big thank you to first responders, the National Guard, emergency and rescue services, churches and those helping with cleanup. The community has come together in a way that I have never seen before. Response has been…
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Cal Ripken signups run until end of month
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — It is time for camping chairs, coolers and dirt to fill your vehicles every week. Cal Ripken has opened signups for Martin County with opening day set for April 12. Baseball and softball will be $60 per child. T-ball will be $50. Discounts are available for siblings. Signups…
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Martin County to host youth baseball camp
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School will host a youth baseball camp March 14 and 15 at the baseball field. The camp is for ages 6-14 and the cost is $50 for one player. For additional participants from the same household, the fee is reduced to $40. MCHS head coach…
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Registration opens for 38th Annual Big Sandy Senior Games
Registration is now open for the 38th annual Big Sandy Senior Games, set for the second and third Fridays in May. Residents of Martin, Floyd, Johnson, Magoffin, and Pike counties who will be at least 50 years old by May 1 are eligible to participate. The competition, designed for amateur athletes, features a variety of…
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Consider the lilies
BY GREG CRUM “And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on. The life is more than meat, and the body is more than raiment. Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap;…
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How to make difficult things easy
Letter home from a West Virginia farm kid enduring Marine basic training on Paris Island: Dear Ma and Pa, I am well. Hope you are. Tell Brother Walt and Brother Elmer the Marine Corps beats working for old man Minch by a mile. Tell them to join up quick before all of the places are…
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Storms of all kinds
The word storm is used 42 times in the NIV Bible, 19 in the New King James, 17 in the King James. No matter how many times the word is written, we know storms are a part of our everyday life. One of the best-known storm stories is found in Luke 8 and Mark 4.…
