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Courthouse Report 5/18/22
Civil Suits INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office: Darnell W. Moon vs. Joyner, Hector, Warden et al. Darnell W. Moon vs. J. Slone et al. Darnell W. Moon vs. Joyner, Hector, Warden et al. Darnell W. Moon vs. Joyner, Hector, Warden et al. Darnell W.…
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‘Thriving in College’ can help graduates
FRANKFORT — “Thriving in College,” a guide that helps college freshmen succeed during their first year on campus, is available free from the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority. “More Kentucky students who enroll in college are finishing their degrees, but there still is room for improvement,” said Gov. Andy Beshear. “This booklet from KHEAA can…
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Stack, Winter visit PMC
PIKEVILLE —Pikeville Medical Center recently welcomed Commissioner of the Kentucky Department for Public Health Dr. Steven Stack and State Epidemiologist Dr. Kathleen Winter. The pair visited with PMC staff who had been instrumental in leading PMC’s COVID-19 response efforts and met with the hospital’s executive team and several medical staff members before touring the medical…
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Summer reading programs: Oceans of Possibilities
The summer reading program begins June 7 at the Martin County Public Library Collier Center in Inez and June 8 at Rufus Reed Branch Library in Lovely. The program is designed to emphasize and illustrate the joy of reading and reduce the loss of reading skills during summer break. It is free and available to…
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Telling the Story: Rich Strike and David
DAWN REED My beloved and I make it a point to watch the Kentucky Derby every year. Our interest in the daylong pre-race ebbs and flows, but when the ponies go into the Paddock, we are front and center, holding our breath for the mile and a quarter race. Before the Derby, we each make…
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Noah Thompson Top 3 Finalist on ‘American Idol’
LOS ANGELES — Louisa construction worker Noah Thompson moves on to the “American Idol” Top 3 after his performance in Sunday night’s episode. Thompson will be competing in the final round of “American Idol” live this Sunday, May 22 at 8 p.m. on ABC. On Sunday night’s episode, Thompson performed “So Small” by Carrie Underwood,…
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Noah Thompson releases debut single ‘One Day Tonight’
PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOS ANGELES – Noah Thompson, Louisa construction worker turned breakout “American Idol” star, released his first single Friday, May 13 at 12:01 a.m. eastern time. “One Day Tonight” is an upbeat pop country love song about sharing your dreams with the one you love. Each of the “American Idol” Top 5 released…
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Route 40 closure Saturday in Beauty
BEAUTY — Route 40 will be closed Saturday May 14 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. near Phoebe Trace Road in Beauty. Kentucky Department of Transportation District 12 will make an open cut to replace a cross drain, and says emergency vehicles will not be accommodated. Drivers should use alternate routes.
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Noah Thompson plays Sundy Best song on ‘American Idol,’ moves on to Top 5
“‘Painted Blue’ has always been a favorite of mine and Sundy Best songs are some of my favorites.” —Noah Thompson “Vote for Noah!” —Kristofer Lee Bentley, Sundy Best BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOS ANGELES — Louisa construction worker Noah Thompson is in the “American Idol” Top 5 after his virtual acoustic performances of “Landslide” by…
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Leaders, residents gather for prayer
BY LISA STAYTONMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — As tens of thousands across the country gathered Thursday for the National Day of Prayer, a group gathered at the steps of the Martin County Government Center to “exalt the Lord who has established us” and to pray for all leaders and people. Judge/Executive Colby Kirk quoted from Colossians…
