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Mountain Citizen Play of the Week
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN BETSY LAYNE — Quarterback Jarred Haney scored the game-winning touchdown Thursday in Martin County Middle School’s road victory over Betsy Layne. Haney broke loose and turned on the jets for a 40-yard touchdown run. This would be the only score of the game as the Cards avenged their earlier loss in…
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Mountain Citizen Player of the Week
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN MARTIN COUNTY — Laura Hale of the Martin County High School soccer team continues to rattle off great performances. For her effort last week, she is the Mountain Citizen Player of the Week. Hale is a sophomore for the Cardinals and a powerhouse when it comes to scoring goals. She booted…
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Kermit Buddy League sign-ups
Kermit Buddy League Basketball and Cheerleading sign-ups for ages 4-12 are 4:30-7 p.m. Sept. 26, 27 and 28 and 4:30-7 p.m. Oct. 3, 4 and 5 at the Old Kermit Gym. For more information, call 304-393-3135.
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Eden topples Inez, Louisa East
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Elementary basketball action tipped off in Martin County with Eden getting two big wins over Inez and Louisa East last week. Below is a recap of last week’s action: Inez at Eden Eden hosted Inez to begin county play Sept. 14. Both teams started out cold by exchanging missed…
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Tug Valley holds second annual Hall of Fame induction
BY KYLE LOVERNFOR THE MOUNTIAN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK — The second annual Tug Valley Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony was held before the home football game Sept. 16 with six new inductees receiving the prestigious honor. A “Meet and Greet” reception began the event with a nice crowd of family members and boosters in attendance.…
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Thompson crowned Homecoming Queen
Tug Valley High School senior Cami Thompson was crowned homecoming queen during halftime ceremonies Friday. The Panthers won the game over East Ridge at Bob Brewer Stadium.
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Tyler Booth announces debut headline tour
NASHVILLE — Sony Music Nashville/Villa 40 rising star and Wolfe County native Tyler Booth announced his first-ever headline tour, the “Country Gang” tour, which kicks off Oct. 26 at 3rd and Lindsley in Nashville. Reid Haughton, Jordan Rowe and Whey Jennings will open select dates. Tickets are on sale now at TylerBoothMusic.com. Booth will be…
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Next generation of physicians celebrated at White Coat Ceremony
PIKEVILLE — The University of Pikeville-Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine (KYCOM) officially welcomed the Class of 2026 at the 25th annual White Coat Ceremony held Saturday at the Appalachian Wireless Arena. A rite of passage for first-year medical students, the White Coat Ceremony instills the values of professionalism, humanism and compassionate care. Each of the…
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One week left to apply with FEMA
FRANKFORT — Eastern Kentucky homeowners and renters who suffered damage to their property from the severe July floods still have one week left to apply for federal disaster assistance. Wednesday, Sept. 28, is the deadline to apply for assistance for survivors in Breathitt, Clay, Floyd, Knott, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Magoffin, Martin, Owsley, Perry, Pike and…
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Governor announces plans to complete Mountain Parkway
PRESTONSBURG — Gov. Andy Beshear joined state and local officials Monday in Prestonsburg to announce plans for the final section of the Mountain Parkway Expansion in Eastern Kentucky – delivering on a decades-old promise to complete a four-lane parkway from Winchester to far Eastern Kentucky. While in Prestonsburg, the governor also announced that the first…
