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Veterans march Saturday
Editor: Come join us on May 28 to help bring awareness to veteran suicide. According to a study done by the Veterans Administration in 2015, there are approximately 22 veterans who commit suicide daily. That is one veteran every 65 minutes. This is a real problem that veterans are facing, so I welcome you and…
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What is Memorial Day, and why should we observe it?
The Memorial Day weekend is upon us and many of us will enjoy some time with friends or family, a long weekend and no work Monday. Many families will have their first cookout of the season with burgers, hot dogs and all of the side dishes and beverages. However, many younger generations may have no…
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The Pastor’s Pen: Everything you need to know about unforgiveness
JACK WARD Grudges. Revenge. Hate. Is there anyone you cannot forgive for what they have done to you? What does the Bible say about that person that you cannot forgive? What does the Bible say about those who will not or cannot forgive? A passage in the book of Romans tells us all that we…
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Big Sandy Jail Blotter 5/25/22
APPALACHIAN NEWSPAPERSSTAFF REPORT PAINTSVILLE — Several people were arrested recently and lodged in the Big Sandy Regional Detention Center. Those arrested, according to the booking log at the jail, included: Tuesday, May 17 Thomas Robert Thacker, 27, of Kenny Harless Drive, Inez, bench warrant. Ervin P. Sartin, 54, of Mill Street, Paintsville, contempt of court…
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Notes from Calvary: ‘Becoming Christian’ Part 12
GREG CRUM “Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble. Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:” I Peter 5:5-6…
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Courthouse Report 5/25/22
Civil Suits INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office: Ashland Credit Union vs. James Goble. Eastman Credit Union vs. Kevin Charles Pearce Jr. Kaitlyn Dabe vs. Stephanie Howell. Jennifer Maynard vs. Misty Howell. Deeds INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported the following deeds recorded…
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Telling the Story: Be a kind human
DAWN REED “Blue” is the brown horse that lives at the mouth of our hollow. (“Holler” if you are from the mountains.) Everybody loves Blue-men, women, children of all ages. It’s not unusual to see little kids walking up our narrow road with carrots in hand, taking them to their favorite horse. Cars are often…
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Appalachian counties continue to dominate lowest level of CHR
Most moved at least 10 notches BY MELISSA PATRICKKENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS The annual County Health Rankings & Roadmaps report, showing how the health status of every county in the United States compares to that of every other county in the state, has been released. Many Kentucky counties showed little change, but 76 of the state’s…
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Cable thieves interrupt ‘Idol’ in Floyd, Johnson
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN DAVELLA — Fiber optic thieves interrupted cable service for residents in Floyd and Johnson counties wanting to watch Eastern Kentucky’s Noah Thompson crowned as the “American Idol” winner Sunday night. An investigation is ongoing concerning the theft of 1,000 feet of Suddenlink’s fiber optic cable from County Line Road on Greasy…
