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Donna Sue (Johnson) Cornette Obituary
Donna Sue (Johnson) Cornette 1971—2024 Donna Sue Cornette, age 53, of Inez, passed away March 4, 2024, at Highlands Appalachian Regional Hospital in Prestonsburg. Born Nov. 19, 1971, in Paintsville, she was the daughter of Doug and Norene Johnson. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her loving husband, Terry Cornette; one son,…
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Ervin Prentice Wallace Obituary
Ervin Prentice Wallace 1938—2024 Ervin Prentice Wallace, 85, of Dunlow, West Virginia, was called home to be with our Lord Monday, March 4, 2024, at the Hospice of Huntington. He passed peacefully in his sleep after a short illness. Born Sept. 21, 1938, on Tick Ridge Mountain in Wayne County, West Virginia, he was the…
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Tug Valley wins co-regional, heads to state tourney
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — The Tug Valley Panthers are headed back to the West Virginia State Basketball Tournament. The Panthers defeated Wahama 72-64 in the Class A Region 4 co-championship game Tuesday at the TVHS home gym. The Panthers of Coach Garland “Rabbit” Thompson finished the regular season ranked No. 3…
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Martin County senior Ashdon Kerr awarded Otis A. Singletary Scholarship
Martin County High School senior Ashdon Kerr is one of only 20 students, out of a pool of 3,000 applicants, awarded the Otis A. Singletary Scholarship at the University of Kentucky. This scholarship covers the cost of full tuition plus a housing stipend for the first two years. Eligible applicants must have at least a…
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Fletcher wins first place in regional science fair
McKenna Fletcher, a fourth-grade student from Warfield Elementary School, took home first place in Biomedical and Behavioral Science at the Big Sandy Regional Science Fair held Saturday in Prestonsburg. This is the first time ever for Warfield Elementary School.
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CAP Garden Seed voucher program begins April 1
The Big Sandy Area Community Action Program (BSACAP) has announced the return of its annual Garden Seed Program. Starting April 1, residents can apply for $50 vouchers to build their own food-bearing gardens. The sign-ups will run through April 5 or until the allocated funds are fully utilized, following a first-come, first-served principle. The program…
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Martin County boys invited to Team Kentucky
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Middle School wrestlers Parker Maynard and the Jewell brothers, Cole and Brody, have done everything together—from squirrel hunting and riding 4-wheelers to baseball, football and wrestling. This year, the trio will be part of the 20-member Team Kentucky traveling March 27 to the Heartland USA Duals…
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Inez announces Staff of the Month
Inez Elementary School’s Staff of the Month award goes to staff who attended the UFLI training in Morehead in February. These teachers are incorporating UFLI in their daily instruction: Kindergarten – Becky Cain and Sara Moore First grade – Robynn Haney and Krista Wheeler Second grade – Della Preston & Rita Mills Third grade –…
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Inez Elementary announces Students of the Month
INEZ — Principal Amanda Fields, teachers and staff recently announced the February 2024 Students of the Month at Inez Elementary School. Star students are listed below: Madilyn Adkins, Kindergarten, Mrs. Becky Cain. Raegan Duty, Kindergarten, Mrs. Sara Moore. Braxton Slone, First Grade, Ms. Robynn Haney. Greyson Wells, First Grade, Ms. Krista Wheeler. Maci Oaks, Second…
