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Skaggs, Thompson, Cordle headline this weekend in Louisa
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT The second stop of the 2024 Country Music Highway Tribute Show unfolds Friday and Saturday in downtown Louisa with live performances, local food, arts and crafts, and more. The legendary Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder, hometown hero Noah Thompson, and Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter Larry Cordle headline the event organized by SOAR (Shaping…
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Independence Day
Martin County Health Care Facility staff and residents had a blast celebrating Independence Day.
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‘Red, White and Boom’
Friends and families gathered Saturday at the Collier Center in Inez for Martin County’s annual Independence Day “Red, White and Boom” celebration. Folks of all ages enjoyed the great company, music by DJ Fletch, dancing, games, delicious food, vendors, a parade down Main Street, and the grand finale—a spectacular fireworks show by the Inez Volunteer…
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Clay and Verlie Moore Memorial Meeting set for July 14
The Clay and Verlie Moore Memorial Meeting starts at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at 23 Clay Moore Road. Everyone is invited to dinner on the ground.
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East KY Science Center & Varia Planetarium concludes the first month of summer science camps
PRESTONSBURG — The East KY Science Center & Varia Planetarium has successfully wrapped up the first month of its summer science camps, themed “Exploring the Universe.” Running through the end of July, these camps feature different grade ranges each week, covering topics such as black holes, the solar system, moons, astronauts, space suits, stars and…
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Midway University, KCTCS sign student transfer agreement
MIDWAY — A new agreement between Midway University and the Kentucky Community and Technical College System will help more KCTCS transfer students continue their education through a seamless and supportive transition to Midway University. The partnership was announced yesterday during a signing ceremony at the university. The agreement ensures that both institutions will work together…
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BSCTC Adult Education celebrates 118 graduates
PRESTONSBURG — The Adult Education Program at Big Sandy Community and Technical College (BSCTC) celebrated the graduation of 118 students for the 2023-2024 academic year in a ceremony held at the Gearheart Auditorium on the Prestonsburg Campus. The event, attended by approximately 200 family members and friends, featured guest speaker Matthew Michalovic, Assistant County Attorney…
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OnPoint Swish begins semi-pro season with win
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN ATLANTA — The OnPoint Swish, a freshly organized semi-pro team based out of eastern KY, started their season off with a bang in Atlanta. The Swish put up big numbers in their 83-73 win over the Atlanta Angels in the Women’s American Basketball Association. Team owner and member Carla Booth…
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2024 NBA Draft was a night for the state of Kentucky
The 2024 NBA Draft was a night for the state of Kentucky. The Wildcats’ most beloved player went from a four-star ranking out of high school to the third overall pick. Anyone who watched Reed in high school and college knew that he was special. That does not always carry over into the NBA draft.…
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Thompson finishes stellar career at Alice Lloyd College
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIPPA PASSES — Former Martin County standout athlete Madison “Maddie” Thompson has finished up a decorative career at Alice Lloyd College. She is the daughter of Mary and James Thompson of Martin County. Thompson began her high school career in 2014 at Sheldon Clark, later transitioning to Martin County High…
