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Kindergarten registration begins this month
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County Schools will begin kindergarten registration later this month for children entering school in the 2025-26 academic year, the district’s Director of Special Education Dena Hardin James announced. Children must be 5 years old on or before Aug. 1 to be eligible for enrollment. However, parents of children whose…
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KYCO honors Class of 2027 at traditional white coat ceremony
PIKEVILLE — The Kentucky College of Optometry (KYCO) held its traditional white coat ceremony on Saturday, April 5 in the Health Professions Education Building. Fifty-nine members of the Class of 2027 received their white coats before a gathering of family, friends and university faculty. KYCO Dean Renee Reeder, O.D., FAAO, FBCLA, FSLS, FIACLE, welcomed attendees…
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‘Let Life Sing!’ April marks National Donate Life Month
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT Each April, the Circuit Court Clerks of Kentucky lead the statewide observance of National Donate Life Month. This annual campaign honors the lifesaving gift of organ, eye and tissue donation while raising awareness about the continued need for registered donors. This year, Donate Life Kentucky Trust is highlighting the tangible results of…
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UK’s colon and lung cancer research described as ‘groundbreaking’ and ‘surprising’
BY MELISSA PATRICK KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS Researchers at the University of Kentucky looked at the differences in the colon cancer tumors from Appalachian and non-Appalachian patients as a way to try to explain the high mortality rates of colorectal cancer in Appalachian Kentucky. The interdisciplinary team of researchers focused on analyzing samples from patients diagnosed…
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Crafting UK pillows
Martin County homemaker JoAnn Fletcher teamed up with the activities staff at Martin County Health Care Facility to help residents make UK-themed pillows.
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MSU launches Eagles Books to save students money
Morehead State University is excited to announce the launch of the Eagle Books program, a new initiative designed to save students money and ensure their academic success. This innovative, worry-free program provides students with all required course materials at a low, fixed price. Benefits: • Affordable Course Materials: With Eagle Books, students will receive all…
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Healthy Happenings: HANDS is here to help
BY DOROTHY DILLON Parenting comes with big changes—HANDS is here to help. The HANDS Program is a free support program for families from pregnancy until their child turns 3 years old. To participate, you must enroll during pregnancy or before your baby reaches 3 months old. Unlike WIC, the HANDS program is NOT income-based. With…
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Hope Puppeteers bring fun to nursing home
The Hope Puppeteers & Trinity Freewill Baptist brought fun and smiles to Martin County Health Care Facility residents with a fun-filled puppet show and a lively round of bingo.
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Inez recognizes March Students & Staff of the Month
INEZ — Principal Amanda Fields, teachers and staff recognized the March 2025 Students and Staff of the Month at Inez Elementary School. The stars who made the awards list include: Kindergarten Mrs. Cain: Amyr Sabry Mrs. Moore: Nathan Harrison First Grade Ms. Haney: Eli Moore Mrs. Runyon: Raegan Duty Second Grade Mrs. Preston: Shawn Cline…
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Healthy Happenings: Get your mammogram and enter to win
BY DOROTHY DILLON Early detection saves lives. Regular mammograms are key to catching breast cancer early when it is most treatable. Schedule and keep your appointment with the Mobile Mammogram Unit at the Martin County Health Department on April 8 and you will be entered into a $100 gift card drawing. To schedule, please call…
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