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Martin County cheer team runner-up
Martin County High School cheer team finished as the Region 8 KHSAA runner-up at Shelby Valley High School on Nov. 16. The squad will return to state competition under the direction of head coach Nikki Moore.
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Big Sandy Area Agency on Aging celebrates caregivers
Big Sandy Area Agency on Aging proudly recognizes and honors family caregivers across our region and the nation during this special month. This observance shines a spotlight on caregiving issues, educates communities, and advocates for increased support for caregivers. Celebrated every November, National Family Caregivers Month is led by the Caregiver Action Network (CAN), a…
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ARC accepting applications for summer programs; deadline Dec. 6
WASHINGTON — The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has opened applications for two summer programs: the Appalachian Entrepreneurship Academy (AEA) and the Appalachian STEM Academy at Oak Ridge. Both free, intensive programs are on tap for the summer of 2025. They are open to middle and high school students and high school teachers across the Appalachian…
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Martin County court docket for 11/12/2024
INEZ — Judge Brett Butcher heard the following cases Nov. 12 in Martin District Court: Wesley Borders (arraignment) — Driving on DUI-suspended license, first offense: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial conference 2/4/25 at 10 a.m. Johnny M. Carter (arraignment) — Possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense (methamphetamine): Preliminary hearing 12/10/24 at 11 a.m. Jimmy…
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Martin County civil suits Nov. 8-14
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office Nov. 18-14: Credit Acceptance Corporation vs. James Mollett et al. Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Keith Sweeney. Gary Lee Carter vs. Pamela Christine Neal. Credit Acceptance Corporation vs. Ricky Burgess et al. BMO Bank NA vs. Coalfield Lumber Co…
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Martin County property transfers for Nov. 7-13
INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported the following deeds recorded in her office Nov. 7-13: C David Horn, James Grant Horn (party 1) to C David Horn, James Grant Horn (party 2). Sandy Sheppard (party 1) to Jimmy Darnell Cook (party 2). Judy M. Thacker (party 1) to Jason Thacker (party 2). Rabon…
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Jesus: The I AM Part 5
BY GREG CRUM “Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way? Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” John 14:5-6 The last four weeks we have taken some time to…
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Man overboard
One day Hudson Taylor was traveling on a Chinese junk from Shanghai to Ningpo. He had been witnessing to a man named Peter who rejected the gospel but was under deep conviction. In the course of events, Peter fell overboard, but no one made any effort to save him. Taylor sprang to the mast, let…
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Quick to trust, slow to bark
Apparently, our dog Dixie is afraid of the vacuum cleaner. I ran it before church Sunday morning. Because she was scared, she had a conniption, barking loudly and lunging at it as it moved. Since she rarely barks, the sudden outburst was unexpected. I kept saying, “It’s OK. It’s OK,” but she refused to believe me.…
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Kevin Sturgell Obituary
Kevin Sturgell 1966—2024 God gained an angel today. Kevin Sturgell, 58, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. He was born March 13, 1966, the sixth of seven children of loving parents, the late Jacqueline (Vance) Sturgell and Clell Sturgell. Kevin was a Christian who loved Jesus. His smile was…
