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The Kentucky Wildlands seeking ambassadors to promote tourism
The Kentucky Wildlands, a regional tourism marketing initiative, announced a 2024 Ambassador Program to expand and promote southern and eastern Kentucky as a regional tourism destination. The newly launched program is seeking tourism ambassadors to share the region’s rich heritage and showcase the natural beauty of a sprawling 14,000-square-mile region spanning 41 southern and eastern…
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An interview with ChatGPT: How AI can benefit small towns
BY BUGS DIXON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN In an increasingly digital world, small towns like those in Eastern Kentucky are finding innovative ways to stay connected and solve problems. One such advancement is the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) systems, like ChatGPT, into various aspects of community life. I interviewed ChatGPT to see what it thought about…
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Extension Moments
Hello, everyone. I am David Pelphrey, your UK Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent for Martin County. I have had the opportunity to meet a lot of you folks and am looking for more opportunities to do so. Here is some good news. We have written for and received a GROW APPALACHIA grant for 2024. This…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: John Sammons, 46, of Prichard, West Virginia, was arrested Monday in Inez on a bench warrant for failure to make required disposition of property $1,000. Sheriff Kirk made the arrest. Casey Webb, 36, of Inez, was arrested Sunday on Beauty Road in Warfield…
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Martin County Sixth Grade Superteam snags second place in Showcase
PIKEVILLE — Martin County Sixth Grade Superteam, which consists of students from Eden, Inez and Warfield Elementary, had a great day competing in the Sixth Grade Showcase at Pikeville High School. The team came home with second place overall, second place in Quick Recall and the following individual awards: Math Fourth Place-Mayson Phillips Social Studies Third…
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Martin County Farm Bureau recognized for outstanding membership and program achievement
LOUISVILLE — Martin County Farm Bureau was recognized during the 104th Kentucky Farm Bureau annual meeting in Louisville for its outstanding membership and program achievement in 2023. The award honors county Farm Bureau offices that meet the company’s profitability requirements and whose insurance policy growth meets or exceeds its annual growth goal. James Ward, president of…
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Public voting now open for APPY Awards
Awards ceremony tickets on sale at MAC CITIZEN STAFF REPORT PRESTONSBURG — Public voting officially opened Dec. 1 and will conclude at 11:59 p.m. Dec. 31 for the 2024 Appalachian Arts & Entertainment Awards. Enthusiasts can vote for their favorite performers, artists, educators and productions that have left a lasting impact on the region’s cultural…
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Warfield students compete in science fair
WARFIELD — Warfield Elementary School Science Fair 2023-2024 is in the books. Students competed in Physical Science and Earth Science and were judged by students and staff from Martin County High School. WES staff said they are proud of all the students’ hard work in the science fair, adding, “Special thanks to Ms. Ball and…
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Inez announces November Students of the Month
INEZ — Principal Amanda Fields, teachers and staff recently announced November Students of the Month at Inez Elementary School. Students in the spotlight are: Joshua Ward, Kindergarten, Mrs. Becky Cain. Eli Moore, Kindergarten, Mrs. Sara Moore. Heidi Endicott, First Grade, Ms. Robynn Haney. Shawn Cline, First Grade, Ms. Krista Wheeler. Konnor Ratliff, Second Grade, Mrs.…
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Warfield Elementary announces November Students of the Month
WARFIELD — Principal Jessica Jewell, teachers and staff recently announced the November Students of the Month at Warfield Elementary School. Those students are Brantley Jackson, Ainsley Hillsberg, Hadley Spence, Raelynn Maynard, Daniel James, Adalynn Hillsberg, Ayden Messer, Joseph Golden, Reagan Bgaisden, Connor Sluss, Ada Harless, Jonah Alley, Sara Maynard and Melanie Burke. WES Head Start…
