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Big crowd for first-ever 4-H pet show
Vote for People’s Choice Award on Facebook BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A big crowd came out for the first-ever Martin County 4-H pet show Friday during the Harvest Festival. The show was at the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Office in Inez, orchestrated by Nicole Hinkle, Extension agent/4-H Development. “We were so happy…
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Kaitlyn and Wesley Hager star in Tyra Madison video
BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Tyra Madison, originally from Knott County, just released a music video for her new single “Bridesmaids.” The video features Martin County’s own Kaitlyn and Wesley Hager. The video was filmed at the scenic Sunset Ridge Farm in Morgan County and features Madison singing in front of a chapel where…
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Heritage Harvest Tour Sept. 24
Self-guided drive through Appalachia BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN LAWRENCE COUNTY — On Sept. 24, nine farms, churches and artisans will be participating in a self-guided tour through Lawrence and Boyd counties. The nine locations will be active from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and can be visited in any order. Mount Olive Freewill Baptist Church…
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Messer wins $200 in Harvest Fest Treasure Hunt
Skyla Messer won $200 by finding Harvest Fest Clue No. 3. The clue was hidden on top of a blue Inez Walking Trail sign near the Inez First Baptist Church. Messer’s prize was the largest in the three-week treasure hunt. The first two prizes were $100 each.
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Eden Elementary spotlighting paws-itively wonderful Wildcats
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 and a staff member/group of staff. We will also be spotlighting a community partner who has gone above and beyond to…
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Pushing the Rock
BY JACK WARDPASTOR, TOMAHAWK MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH I have been pondering a story of a weak, sickly man. The man was so sick and he could not afford to go to town to the doctor. The man lived in the deep back woods in an old log cabin, and his condition seemed to grow worse.…
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The Power of Remembrance
BY GREG CRUM “I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins. Put me in remembrance: let us plead together: declare thou, that thou mayest be justified.” Isaiah 43:25-26 Thank the Lord there are some things God promises to “forget,” and others He promises…
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Telling the Story: God Working in Esther
BY DAWN REED My beloved gifted me with The Women of the Bible Speak by Shannon Bream. I’ve been digging into the lives and stories of 16 Bible girls, applying their wisdom to life today. When I began the chapter on Esther, I wondered what new things God would show me. (I will never, ever…
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Addiction Recovery Care promotes Brown and Parsons
LOUISA — Addiction Recovery Care announced Matt Brown’s promotion to chief administration officer and Kayla Parsons’ promotion to senior vice president of business administration. Brown and Parsons originally came to ARC as clients and since then have built successful careers helping others struggling with addiction. During his time as an ARC employee, Brown has helped…
