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Telling the Story: Last words
BY DAWN REED Moses is just about to die. In a few pages, he will climb Mount Nebo to the top of Pisgah and then be buried by the LORD (Deuteronomy 34). I’ve been dreading it for days. Reading the Bible chronologically this year, the LORD has breathed new life into the old, old stories…
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Martin County students accepted into Craft Academy
INEZ — Three Martin County High School sophomores have been accepted into the Craft Academy at Morehead State University. MCHS principal Martha Williams announced that Chase Childers, Erickson Mills and Brayden Cook received news of their acceptance last week. The Craft Academy is a postsecondary residential program for academically exceptional high school juniors and seniors.…
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Stacy makes all Cardinals proud
WARFIELD — Martin County Middle School eighth grader Blake Stacy traveled to Louisville to compete in the state Academic Team competition March 18. As a test-taker in the social studies subject, Blake makes all Cardinals proud. The team advanced to the regional tournament – a step up from last year. “We’re looking forward to next season…
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Eden’s Title I ‘Tie-Dye, Taco Tuesday’ huge success
Eden Elementary School’s Title I Tie-Dye, Taco Tuesday, Team Building Parent Involvement meeting March 21 was a huge success. The meeting was held in collaboration with the Eden Family Resource Center. After a warm welcome and data presentation from the principal, Mr. Shane Stafford, parents participated in a team-building activity with Mrs. Trista Stafford, the…
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Russell receives KFW award
FRANKFORT — More than two dozen Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources employees were honored at a special awards luncheon earlier this month in Frankfort, including Jason Russell of Martin County. Russell, the Eastern Fisheries District Program coordinator, received the Kerry Prather Award of Distinction. Russell has more than 23 years of service with…
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IES Student Leadership Council hosts ‘Appreciation Week’
INEZ — During the week of March 20, the Inez Elementary Student Leadership Council hosted Appreciation Week for school staff. The council dedicated days to the staff members recognizing them for their important roles at the school. The SLC comprises 22 third- and fourth-graders and has been making a huge impact within the school and community…
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Warfield Elementary announces honors
WARFIELD — Warfield Elementary School recognized students, staff and a special helper for achievements and honors. Fifteen students received “Student of the Week” awards: Payzlee Fletcher, Elizabeth Maynard, Charity Maynard, Jazlynn Jude, Brynleigh Chapman, Scarlett Hurst, Reagan Baisden, Ryan Davis, Macy Compton, Emily Mace, Brooklyn Nichols, Logan Prince, Brentley Baisden, Sophie Waller and Rylie Parks.…
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Inez Drug maintains old-fashioned personal care and highlights modern services
BY DIANE SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Since 1967, Inez Drug has been dispensing medicine to generations of Martin Countians. It gives customers what they need: a safe, simple, accessible way to get their medication. The mom-and-pop-style drugstore’s longstanding success is in its more personal ways of customer service, patient care and the owner’s career…
