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UPIKE breaks ground on Tanner College of Dental Medicine
PIKEVILLE — The University of Pikeville (UPIKE) broke ground Friday on the Tanner College of Dental Medicine (TCDM), marking a major step in expanding dental care access across the region. Governor Andy Beshear, UPIKE President Burton J. Webb, Ph.D., and other state and local leaders attended the ceremony. The new college will focus on educating…
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Hallie (Bowens) Johnson Obituary
Hallie (Bowens) Johnson 1951—2024 Hallie Bowens Johnson, 72, of Inez, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. She was born Nov. 12, 1951, to the late Jake and Clearinda Bowens. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers, Elmer Wiley and Edgar Bowens, and one…
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Betty (Maynard) Fletcher Obituary
Betty (Maynard) Fletcher 1958—2024 Betty (Maynard) Fletcher, 65, of Inez, passed away Oct. 4, 2024. Born Nov. 7, 1958, she was the daughter of the late Opal (Gilliam) and Truman Maynard. Betty was a member of Pack Bottom United Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers, James…
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Jessica Blackburn Obituary
Jessica Blackburn 1985—2024 Jessica Blackburn, 39, of Delbarton, passed away Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024. She was born Sept. 9, 1985, in Logan to Ernie and Sandy Elkins. Jessica enjoyed spending time with family, crafting, cooking and baking. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Philip (Elma) Jones, mother-in-law Judy Blackburn, father-in-law John Blackburn, aunt…
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Maxine Howell Obituary
Maxine Howell 1937—2024 Maxine Howell, 87, of Kermit, passed away Monday, Sept. 30, 2024. She was born Aug. 1, 1937, to the late John Jude and Mattie Porter. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Carmel Howell, brothers Howard Jude and Jerry Jude, and sisters Lucy Newsome and Effie…
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Eugene Justice Jr. Obituary
Eugene Justice Jr. 1960—2024 Eugene Justice Jr., 64, of Kermit, West Virginia, passed away peacefully Sept. 30, 2024, at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington. Born April 19, 1960, he was the beloved son of the late Eugene Justice and Lula (Brewer) Justice, who survives him. He is also preceded in death by his nephew, Charlie…
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Tug Valley downs rival Tolsia Rebels
No. 1. ranked Panthers improve to 5-0 BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN GLEN HAYES, W.Va. — In a Class A battle of ranked teams, it was the Tug Valley Panthers defeating regional rival Tolsia 24-16 Friday night on the Rebels home field. The Panthers came into the game ranked No. 1 in the Mountain State,…
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KYCOM Class of 2028 receives ‘white coat of compassion’
PIKEVILLE — The University of Pikeville Kentucky-College of Osteopathic Medicine (KYCOM) formally welcomed members of the Class of 2028 during a traditional White Coat Ceremony on Sept. 28 at the Mountain Arts Center in Prestonsburg. White coat ceremonies are rites of passage for beginning medical students, welcoming them to the profession and reinforcing the value…
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Martin County grand jury indicts on strangulation, assault, drugs
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County grand jury returned indictments Oct. 3 with charges ranging from multiple counts of strangulation and assault to drug possession and fleeing from the police. Here is the breakdown of what went down: Brett Waller, 60, of Lovely, is facing an indictment for strangulation in the…
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Moss eyes $19.8 million grant to develop Tug River
Barefoot Festival to debut in Lovely BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Blake Moss with the Big Sandy Area Development District announced in the Warfield City Commission meeting that he is working on a $19.8 million Community Change Grant from the Environmental Protection Agency to develop the Tug River in Martin and Pike counties.…
