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The Nest at BSCTC continues to provide support to students
PRESTONSBURG — Each month, over 100 students at Big Sandy Community and Technical College visit The Nest located on the Prestonsburg Campus. The Nest is a resource center catering to the needs of BSCTC students. The Nest offers essential resources to students facing various challenges, including food insecurity. With a commitment to ensuring no student…
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UK study estimates more than 134,000 cases of cancer went undiagnosed in the first 10 months of the pandemic
BY ELIZABETH CHAPIN UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY More than 134,000 cancer cases went undiagnosed in the U.S. during the first 10 months of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center study. The report, published in JAMA Oncology Feb. 22, provides the first estimates of missed cancer diagnoses in 2020 using…
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Martin County defeats Floyd Central 94-89 in overtime
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County defeated visiting Floyd Central 94-89 in overtime Feb. 20 to finish the regular season. The Cardinals were in command of a 24-16 lead at the end of the first quarter. Luke Hale and Jacob Sturgell scored seven points each and Devan Maynard added six in the…
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Martin County girls win state wrestling titles
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN ASHLAND — Two Martin County girls made history by winning state wrestling titles in the 2024 Kentucky Girls Youth State Championships. The inaugural tournament was Sunday at Boyd County High School in Ashland. Kennedy Maynard and Kenleigh Estepp both won championships in their divisions. Teammates Kianna Chaffin finished as the…
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Hager accepts head coach position at Prestonsburg
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County head baseball coach Wesley Hager has accepted the head football coach position at Prestonsburg High School. PHS Principal Ricky Thacker made the announcement Monday. “His passion for football, commitment to player development, and deep-rooted connection to Prestonsburg High School make him the ideal candidate to lead…
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Robinson to lead MCMS baseball
WARFIELD — Martin County Middle School welcomed Vernon Robinson as head coach of the baseball team. Robinson has extensive experience in the game of baseball, having played in high school at both Lawrence County and Sheldon Clark. He earned his bachelor’s degree at Eastern Kentucky University in 2001 and is the JAG teacher at MCMS.…
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Mountain Citizen-Auto Brokers Players of the Week: Martin County Girls Youth Wrestling
Seven Martin County Girls Youth Wrestling members are the Mountain Citizen-Auto Brokers Players of the Week. After wrestling boys for years, this group made history Sunday by competing in the inaugural 2024 Kentucky Girls Youth State Championships, bringing home two championship titles and three finalist finishes. Kennedy Maynard and Kenleigh Estepp both won championships, while…
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Charleston to host West Virginia Cheer Championships
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — The West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission has selected Charleston as the site to host the State High School Cheer Championships beginning in 2024. Charleston will host the annual championship for the next three years – 2024, 2025 and 2026 seasons – at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center. There is a…
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Lady Cards wrap up season with senior night win over Betsy Layne
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — The Martin County Lady Cardinals finished the regular season Feb. 19 with a 64-60 victory over the Betsy Layne Bobcats. The game was played in Inez and served as Senior Night for the Lady Cards. It was an emotional evening for five Martin County seniors and their families. Laken Williams,…
