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BSCTC celebrates 2024 Commencement
PRESTONSBURG — Big Sandy Community and Technical College (BSCTC) celebrated its 2024 Commencement services May 11 at the Mountain Arts Center. The ceremony featured special guest speaker Dr. Ryan Quarles, president of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS). Dr. Quarles engaged the audience, including graduates, their families and friends, with an inspiring speech…
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Nursing-home referral service does not inform users about violations
KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS The nation’s largest nursing home referral service, A Place for Mom, does not inform users about citations of facilities for neglect or other substandard care, The Washington Post reports. A Place for Mom charges no fees to people seeking senior housing but “is paid large fees by assisted-living facilities and does not…
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Notes from Calvary: Jesus is Even Better Than That! Part 5
“Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.” Isaiah 53:4-5 This prophecy concerning Jesus…
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The Pastor’s Pen: $10 is $10
A man named Stumpy and his wife Martha went to the state fair every year, and every year when Stumpy saw the antique bi-plane he would say, “Martha, I’d like to ride in that airplane.” Martha always replied, “I know, Stumpy, but that airplane ride costs $10, and $10 is $10.” One year, Stumpy said,…
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Cards end regular season with two wins
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County High School baseball team snapped their losing streak with two wins over Betsy Layne to end the regular season. The following is a recap of last week’s action: MCHS at Betsy Layne The Cards traveled to Betsy Layne May 14 for a 15th Region match-up.…
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Telling the Story: I wouldn’t drink it if I could
My beloved and I recently had the opportunity to explore St. Augustine for a few hours, knowing it was the place Ponce de Leon reportedly discovered the Fountain of Youth. We found it. The park, that is, and did the thing you do: took a selfie at the entrance. I texted friends that I had…
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Martin County standout Noah Mollette signs with Kentucky Christian University
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County’s Noah Mollette signed his letter of intent to play football at Kentucky Christian University during a ceremony May 13 in the Martin County High School Auditorium. The lineman’s family, teammates and coaches joined him for the big moment. “We’re all excited for him,” head football coach…
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Crum signs with Kentucky Christian
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — May 17 was a monumental day for senior Tate Crum. The offensive lineman signed to continue his football career with Kentucky Christian University as friends and family gathered around at Martin County High School. The Cardinal began his football career when he fell in love with the sport…
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Two Lady Cards receive offers from Alice Lloyd
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School basketball standouts Brooke Marcum and Chloe May received offers May 7 from Alice Lloyd College to play basketball at the next level. The two sophomores saw plenty of playing time this season in all 32 games. Marcum shot 35.1% from the field and averaged…
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CLIMB-Health team wins William G. Duke Golf Scramble
PRESTONSBURG — The CLIMB-Health team secured first place and a $1,000 prize in the Big Sandy Community and Technical College Educational Foundation’s 14th annual William G. Duke Golf Scramble. CLIMB-Health team members include Will Branham, Mikeal Fannin, Ryan Martin and Jon Mark Tackett. The Ferguson team, made up of Will Boyd, Brett James, Austin Sloan…
