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ARC accepting applications for summer study programs
WASHINGTON — The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) opened applications for two summer study opportunities: the Appalachian Entrepreneurship Academy (AEA) and the Appalachian STEM Academy at Oak Ridge. Both programs, planned for summer 2023, are free intensive learning experiences specifically for the Appalachian Region’s high school and/or middle school students and teachers. The Appalachian Entrepreneurship Academy,…
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ARC Healthcare adds Rucker to team
Addiction Recovery Care announced the addition of Adam Rucker as director of ARC Healthcare and Administration. In his role, Rucker will serve as a senior advisor to Matt Brown, chief administration officer of ARC and president of ARC Healthcare, playing a vital role in shaping the organization’s operations and future. In addition, he will coordinate…
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Martin County guns down Knott County, falls to Harlan County
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN HINDMAN — Martin County defeated host Knott County 54-48 in the WYMT Food City Mountain Classic Dec. 4, then lost a hard-fought battle to a talented Harlan 86-76 in the semifinals Friday night. Below is a recap of both games. MC 54, KC 48 The contest between the Cardinals and…
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Martin County girls fall to North Laurel, bounce back to clip Owsley in WYMT Classic
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT HINDMAN — Martin County Lady Cardinals lost 92-55 to No. 2-ranked North Laurel of the 13th Region in the first round of the WYMT Food City Mountain Classic Dec. 7 but bounced back to defeat No. 2-ranked Owsley County 76-72 in the consolation game Friday. The 37th annual tournament was played at…
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May rains 3-pointers to defeat Paintsville
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County Lady Cards junior varsity dominated Paintsville 48-21, while the Lady Cards freshmen squad lost 32-30 in a nailbiter Dec. 5 at Martin County. Below is a recap of both games. JV game Sophomore Chloe May dialed up five 3-pointers to finish with 19 points in Martin County’s 48-21…
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Martin County cheerleaders win fifth place in KHSAA State Cheer Competition
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WINCHESTER — Martin County High School Cheerleaders finished fifth in the KHSAA State Cheer Competition. The Cardinals squad competed in the All-Girls Super Large Division Saturday at George Rogers Clark High School in Winchester. The event started with the first three sessions Friday, featuring Game Day Large and Game Day Small competitions.…
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Dynasty: Tug Valley cheer squad state champs again
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN HUNTINGTON — Tug Valley High School won its sixth state cheerleading championship in the last seven years and 10th overall with Saturday’s Class A state title at the Henderson Center on the Marshall University campus in Huntington. The squad is coached by Tara Mitchell and her two assistants are Marie…
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Mountain Citizen Players of the Week: Martin County Cheerleaders
INEZ — The Martin County High School Cheerleaders are the Mountain Citizen Players of the Week. While competition cheer is hard and is not be for everyone, it is for this Cardinal cheer squad. These girls competed Saturday in the KHSAA Cheer State Championships at George Rogers Clark High School and brought home fifth place…
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Lady Cards defeat Tug Valley
INEZ — Martin County Lady Cards came out on top 74-31 in a home matchup Dec. 5 with Tug Valley. The Lady Cards took a 21-12 lead over the Lady Panthers in the first quarter, then outscored them 24-5 in the second frame. Martin County had a 45-17 advantage at the half and maintained control…
