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Martin County football players attend invitation-only event at Murray State
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN MURRAY — Martin County football juniors Bryston Wells and Madden Miller drove six hours to the Murray State University Junior Day, ready to showcase their skills and learn from the best Friday. This exclusive event, by invitation only, allowed the two standout football players to engage directly with numerous college coaches…
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Angels claim Cal Ripken softball championship
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Angels claimed the Martin County Cal Ripken League softball championship by defeating the T-Birds 11-1. The Angels, coached by Zach Callaham and Kyle Runyon, defeated Coach Tivis Hinkle’s T-Birds twice, the first time by a 14-3 score. They also defeated the Vipers 15-4 in the double-elimination tournament.…
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Junior Varsity goes 2-0 in Raceland League
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT The Martin County Lady Cards junior varsity basketball team tallied a 2-0 record in the Raceland Summer League June 7, defeating Russell 32-28 and Rowan County 45-17. Coaches Boo Newsome and Ali Scott have been working camps all summer and conducting open gyms for kids interested in playing basketball. Summer League play…
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All-Stars enter tournament play Thursday
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN The Martin County All-Stars Cal Ripken baseball teams will kick off All-Stars tournament play Thursday and Friday. The 8U baseball games will be at Ramey Park in Magoffin County, while 10U and 12U games will be at Stonecrest in Prestonsburg. Coaches from each division selected All-Stars for the District 3…
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Wells appointed MSU athletics director
MOREHEAD — Morehead State University has appointed Kelly Wells, a 19-year collegiate sports veteran and an MSU alumnus, as its new director of athletics. MSU President Jay Morgan made the announcement and lauded Wells’ extensive and successful track record in athletics. Wells, a native of Morehead, has spent the last 17 years at the University…
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Inez man celebrates 90th birthday with party
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — A man known throughout his community celebrated a milestone birthday over the weekend. Inez resident Lee Sumpter turned 90 on Sunday. To mark the special occasion, his family and neighbors got together for a birthday celebration. More than two dozen showed up to wish a happy birthday to Sumpter and…
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Kiwanis Club awards scholarships to two graduates
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Kiwanis Club of Greater Martin County recognized the achievements of two exceptional graduating seniors by awarding them scholarships. The club invited the recipients, Hope Coley and Savannah Young, to a luncheon Thursday at Shufflin Café in Inez to receive their checks. Melissa Phelps, the president of the…
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Martin County BOE recognizes outstanding students
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Board of Education honored exceptional elementary and high school students in a meeting June 5 at Central Office. Schools Superintendent Larry James commended the students for their outstanding achievements and presented them with certificates of recognition. Expressing his gratitude to the students for attending the…
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Martin County Senior Citizens Center shines at Big Sandy Senior Games
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PRESTONSBURG — Martin County Senior Citizens Center hauled home an impressive 26 medals from the Big Sandy Senior Games Banquet held June 7 at the Jenny Wiley Convention Center. The seasoned competitors left no doubt about their athletic prowess after showcasing their skills in the 36th Big Sandy Senior Games…
