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KDA’s annual poster, essay contest announced
‘Kentucky Agriculture is Everywhere’ theme reflects on importance of farmers FRANKFORT — Kentucky students are invited to enter the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s annual Poster and Essay Contest, Commissioner of Agriculture Dr. Ryan Quarles has announced. The theme of the 2023 contest is “Kentucky Agriculture is Everywhere,” encouraging contestants to illustrate in words or pictures…
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Flu off to fast start in Kentucky, as cases keep more than doubling each week
Flu, COVID-19 and RSV threaten a ‘triple-demic’ BY AL CROSSKENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS Influenza is spreading quickly in Kentucky, raising the threat of a “triple-demic” of flu, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). The state Department for Public Health’s most recent report says 2,082 flu cases were confirmed during the week that ended Nov. 5. That…
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Celebrate Recovery Tuesday in Inez
INEZ — Celebrate Recovery will hold a 5-year celebration Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the Inez Freewill Baptist Life Center and invites everyone to attend. Organizers said they want to thank all church and community sponsors for helping steward the program. “We have seen hundreds of people suffering from hurts, habits and hangups find hope…
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It’s time to put seat belts on school buses
As new parents, you aren’t allowed to leave the hospital with your newborn unless you have an approved, properly installed, rear-facing infant car seat that meets stringent federal standards as it should be. As the child grows, you are required to replace the car seat with one that’s age and size appropriate, and then they…
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Billions spent on the election while Americans struggle
BY DR. GLENN MOLLETTE Total cost of 2022 state and federal midterm elections may have exceeded $16 billion, according to an OpenSecrets analysis. Federal candidates and political committees spent over $8 billion, while state candidates, party committees and ballot measure committees spent close to $8 billion. Here are the five most expensive Senate races this…
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Kyle’s Korner: Appalachian Americans have always fought valiantly in US wars
BY KYLE LOVERN There is no doubt citizens from Appalachia have always stepped up and served the United States in the military and during wartime. The people of this region have played a major role in fighting for and defending America. From the Revolutionary War to the recent battles in the Middle East, Appalachian men…
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Students, driver injured in Magoffin school bus crash
BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN SALYERSVILLE — A Monday morning school bus accident in Magoffin County sent 18 students and the driver to area medical centers with varying degrees of injury. Three were airlifted due to the seriousness of their conditions. The Magoffin County School District reported Monday evening that 11 students had been treated and released…
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Flu A on the rise in Martin County
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Inez family physician Don Chaffin says that in his 40 years of practice, he has never personally seen such a large number of positive Flu A cases in such a short timeframe as he has seen within the last two weeks. Chaffin said his office is also…
