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Joe Wilson proves it is never too late to earn your degree at Morehead State
MOREHEAD — Joe Wilson (Class of 2023) is a carpenter who spent most of his life building things for pleasure, as a profession, or a little bit of both. As he reached the typical retirement age, Wilson, now 72, decided he did not want to slow down. He wanted to build on his education and…
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BSCTC will offer paramedic training program beginning in August
PRESTONSBURG — Big Sandy Community and Technical College has been approved to offer a paramedic training program beginning in August. Building upon its existing emergency medical services curriculum, BSCTC will provide hybrid paramedic classes with sessions conducted one day a week. Chris Gilley, BSCTC EMS program coordinator/instructor, expressed his excitement about the addition of the…
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‘Miracles’ — Aliceson Jude and worship group release new single
“We wanted it to show the beauty of God’s creation, and I feel that’s exactly how it turned out.” –Aliceson Jude, KCU Collective BY PHILL BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN GRAYSON — Kentucky Christian University (KCU) Worship Collective, or KCU Collective for short, recently unveiled “Miracles,” a soul-stirring contemporary Christian song that encapsulates the acts of Jesus…
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Kenny Wayne Shepherd brings blues-rock mastery to MAC
PRESTONSBURG — Kenny Wayne Shepherd delivered an evening of blues-rock Thursday at the Mountain Arts Center in Prestonsburg. The 46-year-old recounted the journey of his debut hit “Déjà Voodoo,” which climbed to No. 5 on the charts, from his inaugural album “Ledbetter Heights,” recorded in 1995 when he was 18. Shepherd’s set included tracks from his…
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Martin County Head Start/Pre-K now enrolling
Martin County Head Start/Pre-K is enrolling for the 2024-2025 school year. Children who will be 3 or 4 years old on or before Aug. 1 are eligible to sign up. Parents can call to schedule an appointment to fill out an application. For Eden, call Stacy Morrison at 606-393-6170. For Inez, call Delsie Fletcher at…
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Big Sandy hosts EKY Regional Science & Engineering Fair
PRESTONSBURG — Big Sandy Community and Technical College (BSCTC) recently hosted the East Kentucky Regional Science & Engineering Fair. Students in grades 4-12 were invited to display their scientific talents to earn a spot at the Kentucky Science & Engineering Fair. This program brings creativity and involvement from the community and allows students to explore…
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Kindergarten registration and screening dates announced
Kindergarten registration and screening dates are set for Martin County children entering kindergarten for the 2024-2025 school year. Children entering kindergarten must be 5 years old on or before Aug. 1, 2024. If a child’s birthdate falls between Aug. 1 and Sept. 30 and the parent believes the child is ready for kindergarten, they may…
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Kentucky wants colleges to redesign admissions with focus on low-income, first-generation students
BY NADIA RAMLAGAN KY NEWS CONNECTION Kentucky is one of a handful of states that’s been awarded a $150,000 grant from Lumina Foundation to test changes to the college admissions process. Colleges nationwide are struggling with enrollment post-pandemic, and over the next decade fewer traditional-age students are expected to enroll. Lilly Massa-McKinley, Ph.D – executive…
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