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Christmas in the Mountains names Moore and Preece as 2024 royalty
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Christmas in the Mountains has revealed the Ms. and Mr. Christmas in the Mountains 2024. A panel of event organizers narrowed down nominations before selecting local legends Thelma Moore and Garmon David Preece as this year’s royalty. The coronation will take place during the Merry Little Christmas Party…
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Inez Elementary honors Veterans
Mrs. Kayla Hale’s fifth-grade class at Inez Elementary School paid tribute to community Veterans with a heartfelt program Nov. 11. The fifth-grade students led the event with a touching prayer, poetry readings, songs and a recitation of the Preamble to the Constitution, all in honor of the Veterans’ service and sacrifices. Following the program, Veterans,…
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Martin County Middle School announces Students of the Month
WARFIELD — Martin County Middle School proudly announced its Students of the Month for October 2024. The honored students are as follows: Seventh Grade: Daylen Mills and Jason Harmon Sixth Grade: Christina Begley, Daylen Mills, Grayson Mollette, Gunner Broaddus, Hunter Phelps, Jamie Preece, Kinley Harmon, Liam Ferrel and Zoe Sammons In addition, staff member Dennis…
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Treatment and prevention of childhood obesity starts at home
BY DR. SAMIR SOFTIC and DR. AURELIA RADULESCU UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY In the United States, one in five children are obese. (In Kentucky, that rate is closer to one in four.) Obesity is a chronic disease with many contributing factors, including family history, access to healthy foods, hormonal and metabolic conditions and even environmental factors…
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From the health department: Join us for a breastfeeding class Thursday
Join the Martin County Health Department’s HANDS Program for a Breastfeeding Class on Thursday, Nov. 21, at 11 a.m. Enjoy lunch, win exciting prizes and discover the many benefits of breastfeeding. We would love to have all new mothers attend. Breastfeeding provides numerous advantages for both mother and baby. It supports the baby’s healthy growth…
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Big Sandy Area Agency on Aging celebrates caregivers
Big Sandy Area Agency on Aging proudly recognizes and honors family caregivers across our region and the nation during this special month. This observance shines a spotlight on caregiving issues, educates communities, and advocates for increased support for caregivers. Celebrated every November, National Family Caregivers Month is led by the Caregiver Action Network (CAN), a…
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ARC accepting applications for summer programs; deadline Dec. 6
WASHINGTON — The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has opened applications for two summer programs: the Appalachian Entrepreneurship Academy (AEA) and the Appalachian STEM Academy at Oak Ridge. Both free, intensive programs are on tap for the summer of 2025. They are open to middle and high school students and high school teachers across the Appalachian…
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Art students ‘Paint the Plow’
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Art students at Martin County High School recently participated in the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s second annual statewide “Paint the Plow” program to promote safe driving during snow and ice season. The students, under the guidance of art teacher Mary Ann Farley, painted one of District 12’s snowplow blades. They collaborated…
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Historic courthouse restoration brings pride and legacy back to life
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The restoration of the old Martin County Courthouse in Inez is bringing together local history and pride. Martin County Tourism Chair Nita Collier spoke at the Kiwanis Club meeting Thursday at Masterpiece Kitchen & Café and shared how the project began and its ongoing impact. In 2021, Collier,…
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