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Addiction Recovery Care urges Kentuckians with substance-use disorder to seek care
BY MELISSA PATRICK KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS With the start of a new year, Addiction Recovery Care is encouraging individuals struggling with substance-use disorder to seek addiction care, noting that January is a time when people are often looking for a fresh start. In January 2023, ARC received nearly 1,000 additional calls from people seeking treatment…
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Jarvis and Arrowood named to Dean’s List
WILLIAMSBURG — Inez students Austin Jarvis and Holly Arrowood made the Dean’s List for the fall 2023 semester at the University of the Cumberlands in recognition of their academic performances. To be eligible for the President’s List, students must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours (a full course load), maintain a minimum cumulative…
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Davis named to President’s List at Cumberlands
WILLIAMSBURG — In recognition of academic performance, the Office of Academic Affairs at the University of the Cumberlands has announced Kelsey Davis of Inez was named to the President’s List for the fall 2023 semester. To be eligible for the President’s List, students must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours (a full course…
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State reports two children have died, one from flu and one from COVID-19, but hospital visits show first decline in months
BY MELISSA PATRICK KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS As the state reported the first two deaths of children from COVID-19 and influenza, Kentucky saw the first drops in emergency-room visits and hospital admissions for the diseases in more than three months. The weekly respiratory-illness update from the state Department for Public Health showed a 21% drop in…
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Cardinals in hunt for second-straight All ‘A’ regional championship
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — Martin County is in the hunt for a second-straight 15th Region All “A” championship. The Cardinals dismantled East Ridge 78-41 in the first round Jan. 9 and survived Shelby Valley 59-52 in a hard-fought second round Friday. The defending champion was set to face Betsy Layne in the…
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Lady Cards crush Wheelersburg, defeat Notre Dame in double OT
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT PORTSMOUTH, Ohio — The (11-5) Martin County Lady Cardinals crushed Wheelersburg Pirates 60-35 Friday and battled Notre Dame Titans to a 63-62 double-overtime victory Saturday in the Buckeye Elite Showcase at Shawnee State University in Portsmouth. Below is a recap of both games. MC 60, W-burg 35 Senior Laken Williams fired in…
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Panthers claw Miners in battle of Mingo County
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN RED JACKET, W.Va. — The Tug Valley Panthers clawed the Mingo Central Miners 67-38 Tuesday night at the MCHS gym in the battle for bragging rights in Mingo County. Tug Valley jumped out to a 20-14 lead after one quarter. The Panthers led 35-18 at the half in front of…
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Lady Panthers nip by Tolsia, fall to Tucker County
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT NAUGATUCK, W.Va — The Tolsia Lady Rebels edged the Lady Panthers of Tug Valley 46-45 at the TVHS gym Jan. 9. Haven Deskins led Tug Valley with 21 points, while Bailee Hall added 15. Later in the week the Lady Panthers fell to Tucker County 56-42. Hall led the way with 21…
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Allen signs with Alice Lloyd College
INEZ — Alyssa Allen, a standout 5-foot-11 guard/forward from Martin County High School, fulfilled her dream by signing her national letter of intent to pursue higher education and continue her basketball journey at Alice Lloyd College. The signing ceremony was Thursday at MCHS. Allen, a dedicated member of the Lady Cardinals basketball team for five…
