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Martin County celebrates ‘Family Resource and Youth Services Coordinators Appreciation Week’
INEZ — Shining a spotlight on a crucial group of professionals, Martin County School District Superintendent Larry James encourages the community to join him in celebrating “Family Resource and Youth Services Coordinators Appreciation Week” Feb. 5-9. James praised the dedication of FRYSC coordinators within the school district in a recent statement. “Our FRYSC coordinators have…
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‘Lonnie & Twyla Money’ exhibit opens Feb. 8
MOREHEAD — An exhibit opening soon at the Kentucky Folk Art Center showcases the work of two prominent regional folk artists. “Lonnie & Twyla Money: 50 Years of Kentucky Appalachian Folk Art” opens Feb. 8 with a reception and book signing from 5 to 7 p.m. This exhibit will run through May 6. KFAC, located at…
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Inez Elementary announces Staff of the Month
Inez Elementary School’s Staff of the Month for January includes 10 staff members participating in the Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) initiative. LETRS, provided by the Kentucky Department of Education, is a professional learning program rooted in the science of reading that empowers teachers. According to the KDE, the training is…
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Eden Elementary celebrates achievements at ‘Pawsitive Pep Rally’
Students and staff thoroughly enjoyed the Pawsitive Pep Rally for January at Eden Elementary School. Congratulations to the following students, classroom, and staff for all the hard work and dedication over the last month. Class Attendance Winner: Mrs. Alyssa Fletcher’s class (95.50%). Students of the Month: Head Start/Preschool: (not pictured) Nathan Stepp, Axton Warren and Karoline…
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Barbara Morrison’s captivating art takes center stage at McCall Art Gallery
PRESTONSBURG — Local artist and former student Barbara Morrison is showcasing her talent at the McCall Art Gallery on the Prestonsburg Campus of Big Sandy Community and Technical College. Her art show will be available until March 1. The exhibit promises an adventure through Morrison’s evolving artistic journey, spanning the past two to three years…
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Maynard arrested after firing shots inside moving vehicle on highway
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN BOYD COUNTY — An incident on U.S. 23 led to the arrest of Dennis Maynard, 38, of Lovely, after he allegedly fired a gun inside a moving vehicle while under the influence Friday night. The Boyd County Sheriff’s Department responded to the scene on U.S. 23 near Porter Road shortly…
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Notes from Calvary: God’s reaction to generosity
“And Cornelius said, Four days ago I was fasting until this hour; and at the ninth hour I prayed in my house, and, behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing, And said, Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and thine alms are had in remembrance in the sight of God. Send therefore to Joppa,…
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Tomahawk’s musical maestro: Webb revives family legacy with community strings
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — James L. “Jimmy” Webb is a name synonymous with music in Tomahawk. Webb, who has taken over his father’s music shop, James E. Webb Musical Repair and Sales, is not just a businessman but a central figure in the local music scene. He shared insight into his history…
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Maynard wins state wrestling title, team finishes second
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOUISVILLE — Martin County Middle School wrestler Parker Maynard won his second consecutive KFWC state title Saturday in the KFWC Middle School State Championship at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville. At the same time, his team finished as runner-up out of 74 middle school and club teams competing in…
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Threat leads to lockdown at Tug Valley High School
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — Tug Valley High School located in Naugatuck was placed on lockdown for a short time Jan. 31 following a threatening text message that one student allegedly sent to another student. Mingo County Sheriff Joe Smith confirmed the incident. It occurred in the afternoon at around 1:20 p.m.…
