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An unexpected journey
BY DAWN REED At work. That is where it started. On a regular, boring, nothing-ever-happens-around-here night. Suddenly, the sky exploded with light, and they were face down, surrounded by glory. It was the very first Christmas. Luke 2:8-20 reports the exciting and terrifying event in detail. The shepherds – considered outcasts of society – received…
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Marcum’s fourth-quarter takeover lifts Lady Cards past Letcher
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Makenna Marcum delivered a takeover fourth quarter Dec. 17. The eighth grader scored 16 of her season-high 32 points in the final stanza as Martin County (4-3) fended off Letcher County Central (5-4) for a 65-57 win. Marcum hit two clutch 3-pointers in the final period and was automatic…
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Martin County routs Kentucky Country Day
Keathley sets school record BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LEXINGTON — Braxton Keathley delivered a historic shooting performance Saturday night as Martin County defeated Kentucky Country Day 92-64 in the Republic Bank–Sayre School Lankster Classic. Keathley set a new Martin County school record by knocking down 12 3-pointers. He finished with a red-hot 42 points on…
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Tug Valley Lady Panthers roundup
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN The Tug Valley Lady Panthers were busy playing three games in three days this past week. They won two of three games over the long weekend. Winfield 36, Tug 32 Winfield outscored Tug Valley 15-5 in the final quarter to pull out a 36-32 victory in a game played at…
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Keathley rains 3s, sets school record as Martin County rolls at Lankster Classic
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LEXINGTON — Braxton Keathley set a new Martin County High School record Saturday with 12 made 3-pointers. He poured in 42 points in the Cardinals’ dominant 92-64 win over Kentucky Country Day in game 1 of the Republic Bank Coach Lankster Classic at Sayre. Keathley was nearly automatic from deep,…
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Glen Ramey Obituary
Glen Ramey 1953—2025 Glen Ramey, age 72, of Ulysses, passed away Dec. 19, 2025, at his home. Born June 26, 1953, in Paintsville, he was the son of the late Troy and Dorothy (Adams) Ramey. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Phillip Ray Ramey, Thomas Randall Ramey, Harold…
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Donated Christmas trees give fish a new home
Natural trees donated to the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources “Christmas for the Fishes” tree recycling program can give a home to fish in many Kentucky lakes in the coming year. This annual program uses evergreens donated after the holiday season to create underwater habitats that help fish thrive. “Donated Christmas trees are…
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Verladene (Setser) Carter Obituary
Verladene (Setser) Carter 1952—2025 Verladene (Setser) Carter, 73, of Tomahawk, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Dec. 16, 2025, following a brief illness. Born Feb. 10, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Virgil and Saddie (Wells) Setser. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by an infant…
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Lilly Mae Adkins Obituary
Lilly Mae Adkins 1961—2025 Lilly Mae Adkins, 64, of Lovely, went home to be with the Lord, Dec. 17, 2025. Born July 17, 1961, she was the daughter of the late Sheridan and Evelyn Maynard, who preceded her in death. Lilly worked as a news reporter and editor. She retired from the Big Sandy News in…
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Terry Ann (Talderon) Baisden Obituary
Terry Ann (Talderon) Baisden 1958—2025 Terry Ann (Talderon) Baisden, age 67, of Genoa, West Virginia, passed away Dec. 9, 2025, at her residence. Born Nov. 5, 1958, in Los Angeles, California, she was the daughter of the late Pearl and Dora Maynard. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband,…
