-
New FAFSA filing season begins Oct. 1
FRANKFORT — High school seniors and postsecondary students needing student financial aid for fall 2023 can file the 2023–24 Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, beginning Oct. 1, according to the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority. “In the first five months of 2022, the Beshear-Coleman administration helped bring more than $3.9 billion in
-
Federal government offers student loan forgiveness programs
FRANKFORT — The federal government may forgive all or part of federal student loans if borrowers meet certain requirements. The forgiveness options, according to the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority, include: Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Employees of a U.S. federal, state, local or tribal government or not-for-profit organization may qualify for loan forgiveness after making
-
Kentucky applications now open for U.S. Senate Youth Program
Two Kentucky high school students will be selected this fall as delegates to the United States Senate Youth Program, a merit-based program that takes the most outstanding high school students from around the country to Washington, D.C., for a weeklong study of the federal government and the people who lead it. Selected students also will
-
‘Youth Mental Health: A KET Forum’ will air live Sept. 13
One out of seven Kentucky high school students report having seriously considered taking their own life, and suicide is the second leading cause of death for teens and young adults in Kentucky. Kentucky Educational Television is airing a forum that examines teen and young-adult suicide in the state and how to prevent it. “Youth Mental
-
IES Students of the Month
Inez Elementary School announced its Students of the Month for August. Here’s the list: Kindergarten Mrs. Cain: Heidi Endicott Mrs. Moore: Emma Lawson First Grade Mrs. Bevins: Remy Williams Mrs. Haney: Alanna Maynard Second Grade Mrs. Preston: Zandrya Linder Third Grade Mrs. Mills: Jayce McCoy Mrs. Wilson: Landon Parsley Fourth Grade Mrs. Hale: Layla Howell
-
Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission plans town-hall meetings around the state, starting in Pikeville Sept. 19
The state commission overseeing distribution of $478 million in opioid-settlement funds in Kentucky has scheduled a series of town-hall meetings to discuss drug addiction, treatment and recovery in the state. The Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission also announced at its Aug. 29 meeting that it plans to open an online application portal for addiction programs wanting
-
Get a free peck of potatoes
INEZ — His Garden will distribute potatoes Sept. 24 starting at 9 a.m. First come, first served for a peck of potatoes until they are gone at the Turkey Creek Church of the Nazarene. Pastor Derek Catron estimates there will be 80-100 bushels to give away from the community garden. The church is located at
-
Kermit Fall Festival Oct. 1
KERMIT — This year’s Kermit Fall Festival is set for Oct. 1 at Kermit Park. The always-favorite event will feature inflatables, a mechanical bull and a rock wall. The musical lineup has John David Messer performing at 2:30 and Hammer Down Band at 5 p.m. Vendors (first come, first served) will set up at 10:30
-
4-H Pet Show Sept. 16
INEZ — Martin County 4-H will host its first-ever Pet Show during this year’s Harvest Festival. The free event is 1:30-3:30 p.m. Sept. 16 at the Martin County Extension Office. Enter your pet into one of three main categories: • Dogs/Puppies • Cats/Kittens • Other (see rules and regulations) You may also enter into subcategories
-
Turkey Creek celebrates 114-year-old tradition
Mills, Horn, Crum Reunion this weekend MOUNTAIN CITIZEN STAFF INEZ — For 114 years, the Turkey Creek community in Inez has celebrated a special homecoming event. This event — the “Mills, Horn and Crum Reunion” or “September Meeting” — begins this weekend. Anyone who wishes is invited to attend the services and eat with families
