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Horn family welcomes Bryson Arlie
Gene and Ashley Horn announce the birth of their son, Bryson Arlie Horn, born Oct. 26, 2022 at Pikeville Medical Center. He weighed 8 pounds, 8 ounces and was 22 inches long. Bryson Arlie is the little brother of Brody Gavin Horn. Maternal grandparents are Jennifer Hammond and Ronald Dingess; paternal grandparents are Bill and…
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Eden Elementary Spotlighting ‘Paws-itively’ Wonderful Wildcats
Submitted by EES Eden Elementary would like to recognize several different groups of people that have exhibited “paws-itive” behaviors that are noteworthy of celebration. Every week, we would like to showcase a student from each grade level. We will also be spotlighting a community partner and a member/group of our hardworking staff who have gone…
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Pumpkins go pink to promote Breast Cancer Awareness Month
INEZ — A few jack-o-lanterns took a detour from the usual scare tactics this October. Youth at Freedom Freewill Baptist Church used them to promote Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The youth painted their pumpkins pink and decorated them Oct. 23 in Children’s Church in the Painting Pumpkins Pink Contest to spread awareness of the disease.…
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MCHCF has a blast at the ‘Bash’
INEZ — Residents and staff at Martin County Health Care Facility had a blast at their Halloween Bash and deemed it a “huge success.” They had it all – a petting zoo, cruise-in, singing competition, haunted house and vendors with great food and crafts. There was face painting, games and more fun. Several competed in…
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What to know about RSV
BY HILARY BROWN UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY Respiratory syncytial virus is a common respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms. Most people recover in a week or two, but RSV can be serious, especially for infants and older adults. Pediatricians across the country are seeing a significant increase in RSV in children. Dr. Lindsay Ragsdale,…
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Honoring our veterans
BY SEN. PHILLIP WHEELER At the 11th hour on the 11th day of November 1918, the First World War ended with a powerful flash of artillery, and then the guns, which had blazed for over four years, fell silent. Over 9 million men, including 117,000 Americans, lay dead, and much of Europe in ruins. In…
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Thanksgiving and a lifestyle of saying ‘thank you’
BY DR. GLENN MOLLETTE Thanksgiving is coming and it’s never out of season to say “thank you.” Say “thank you” to your local politicians. The majority of those who pursue an office lose. Losing is tough and usually expensive. Thank them for their interest in your community or state and for the time they gave…
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Thanksgiving, the forgotten holiday
BY KYLE LOVERN I don’t know about you, but it upsets me to see Christmas decorations displayed in August in most department stores. Before you can even purchase your Halloween candy, they are putting much of it away and restocking the shelves with Christmas candy, red and green bows and wrapping paper. Television commercials have…
