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Dr. Robbie Fletcher selected Kentucky commissioner of education
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT FRANKFORT — Dr. Robbie Fletcher has been selected as the next commissioner of education, the Kentucky Board of Education announced Thursday. Fletcher, superintendent of Lawrence County Schools and a Martin County native, is set to take on the role of chief state school officer and CEO of the Kentucky Department of Education,…
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Kentucky’s teacher shortage has reached critical proportions
BY RHONDA CALDWELL Every morning across the Commonwealth, children walk into our schools to engage in one of the greatest accomplishments in the history of mankind—a free public education. As children enter the classroom, their unique experiences accompany them. Yet, no matter the strength or opportunity for growth a child brings into that classroom, a…
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Congress must demonstrate what it takes to succeed
Life is fragile and doesn’t last very long, so we should try to enjoy every day. Be good to yourself and be good to other people. Treat people the way you would like to be treated. Speak to people in a manner that you would like for them to speak to you. Treat motorists on…
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Choosing to Yield Control Part 5
“And thinkest thou this, O man, that judgest them which do such things, and doest the same, that thou shalt escape the judgment of God? Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance? Romans 2:3-4 God’s goodness, one of the…
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Quilter’s Day Out 2024: ‘Quilty as Charged’
BY ROSSALENE COX INEZ — Saturday was National Quilter’s Day Out. Martin County’s Pieceful Stitchers and Sew ‘n Sew quilt groups celebrated this event by hosting Quilter’s Day Out at the Collier Center, inviting quilters from Floyd, Johnson, Magoffin and Pike counties. One hundred and five quilters enjoyed the day – shopping with vendors, participating…
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How to properly manage the damage caused by brown marmorated stink bugs
Begin now preventing this pest (Source: Jonathan Larson, UK extension entomologist) As their name implies, brown marmorated stink bugs are not just stinky—they can seriously harm crops. You must take action to keep this pest away, regardless of the size of your field or garden. Although brown marmorated stink bugs have long been present in…
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Local prodigy: Spence eyes national pageant crown
Parents rallying for support BY DIANE SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOVELY — Seven-year-old Hadley Spence has a dream. She has been competing in beauty pageants and winning. Now her goal is to travel to Orlando at the end of June to compete in the Universal Miss Nationals, a scholarship pageant and title to Kentucky. Her parents,…
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BSCTC announces essay contest in honor of Professor John P. Carroll
PRESTONSBURG — Big Sandy CTC has announced the first-ever John P. Carroll Essay Contest. Open to high school and college students in eastern Kentucky, the contest honors the legacy of the late Professor John Carroll, who taught at the college for 20 years and served as the program coordinator of BSCTC’s Education Program. “John Carroll…
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Martin County seniors receive UK scholarships
INEZ — Martin County High School seniors Evan Alexander and Bradley Goble each have been awarded a Presidential Scholarship to the University of Kentucky. The scholarship offers full in-state tuition. Both were accepted into the Engineering Living Learning Program with an interest in computer engineering. To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must have at…
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APPYS celebrates talent from across the region
PRESTONSBURG — The Mountain Arts Center in Prestonsburg was filled with talent and excitement Saturday night as the annual Appalachian Arts and Entertainment Awards (APPYS) occurred. The event has become a cornerstone in showcasing the diverse talent of the Appalachian region. According to Joseph Campbell, BSCTC’s Fine Arts director, the APPYS was conceived as a…
