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Morehead State welcomes largest incoming class in recent years
Morehead State University is experiencing a period of remarkable momentum, with Fall 2025 new student enrollment surpassing pre-COVID levels and marking a multi-year high. “Our team is excited to welcome one of the largest incoming classes we have experienced in recent years. We haven’t seen enrollment like this since pre-COVID,” said Dr. Heidi Reid (Class…
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Marker honors legacy of Inez High School
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Hall of Fame and Museum, in partnership with the City of Inez, unveiled a memorial marker Aug. 13 honoring the former Inez High School. The marker stands on Main Street in front of the Martin County Business Center, the site of the school that educated…
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BOE honors Martin County FCCLA students for national wins
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Board of Education opened its Aug. 11 meeting by celebrating four FCCLA students who earned top honors at the National Leadership Conference in Orlando. Superintendent Larry James praised the student’s achievements, noting that longtime FCCLA adviser Connie Harless recently retired. Her successor Nicole Hinkle, he…
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Martin County Health Department offering Well Child Visits through EPSDT
BY DOROTHY DILLON The Martin County Health Department is now offering Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) services, also known as Well Child Visits. These visits are a free, comprehensive healthcare program available to children and teens under 21 who are enrolled in Medicaid. Well Child Visits help ensure that children receive regular…
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Worship, music and fellowship at Warfield Park
WARFIELD — The Warfield Church of God will host an evening of worship and community fellowship Monday, Aug. 25, at the Warfield Park Community Center. The service begins at 7 p.m. with Pastor Robbie May preaching, music by the Warfield COG Praise Team, and a performance by the H.O.P.E. Puppeteers. The church will provide food…
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Program to cover tuition, stipends for UPIKE social work students
PIKEVILLE — The University of Pikeville announced a new partnership with the Child Welfare Prepare, Retain, Engage and Partner Program, a statewide initiative to strengthen Kentucky’s public child welfare workforce. The program, supported by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services and a consortium of social work schools, provides tuition support, stipends and specialized training…
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Calling all vendors: Harvest Fest spaces are filling up fast
Attention local artisans, food vendors and businesses. The Martin County Harvest Festival in Inez is gearing up for another spectacular year and vendor spots are selling fast. Non-food vendor applications must be submitted by Aug. 29, while food vendors have until Aug. 15 to rent their space, so time is running short. Food vendors should call…
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Summer Jam Session to bring gospel music Friday
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — The sounds of gospel music will fill downtown Inez on Friday, Aug. 15, when Martin County Tourism and Recreation hosts its third and final Summer Jam Session of 2025 at Courthouse Square. The free community event kicks off at 6 p.m. and invites musicians of all ages and skill levels…
