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BSCTC has over $200K available in scholarship funding
PRESTONSBURG — Big Sandy Community and Technical College has over $200,000 available in scholarship funding and invites students to apply now. Madison Taylor is an example of the impact of scholarships. She is a first-year student enrolled in the dental hygiene program at the Mayor campus of BSCTC and has been honored as a recipient…
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Residents blessed with gifts, singing and devotionals
Martin County Health Care Facility residents received blessings Friday. Debe Polich of Haven of Rest and Casey Carver of Inez First Baptist Church joined forces to bring gift bags, singing and devotionals to the facility on Turkey Creek Road.
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Italiano Festival returns to benefit Facing Hunger Foodbank
CABELL COUNTY, W.Va. — Facing Hunger Foodbank announced the return of the Italiano Festival in 2024 after a 4-year hiatus. The event will be held on Fourth Avenue in Downtown Huntington and is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 17. Organizers say the foodbank is already hard at work lining up the performers and is excited…
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Inez Elementary announces January Students of the Month
INEZ — Principal Amanda Fields, teachers and staff recently announced the January Students of the Month at Inez Elementary School. Star students include: Braxton Noble, Kindergarten, Mrs. Becky Cain. Jaxson May, Kindergarten, Mrs. Sara Moore. Asia Moore, First Grade, Ms. Robynn Haney. Woodley Mullins, First Grade, Ms. Krista Wheeler. Alanna Maynard, Second Grade, Mrs. Della…
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East Kentucky Leadership Conference seeking nominations for the 2024 annual awards
East Kentucky is full of people who look out for others and step up to support their communities. The East Kentucky Leadership Foundation each year honors leaders throughout eastern Kentucky counties who find ways to make a difference. The organization is now seeking nominations for the 2024 annual awards to be hosted by the City…
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MCHS Band of Pride seniors recognized
INEZ — Martin County High School Band of Pride seniors were recognized before the Cardinals vs. Knott County game Thursday as part of “Senior Night.” Senior band members are Beth Smith, Victoria Lackey and Anna Ward.
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Eden wins District 116 Governor’s Cup
WITTENSVILLE — Eden Elementary School is the District 116 Governor’s Cup champion. The Wildcats competed among a highly talented field of schools and students Saturday at host W.R. Castle and won first place in every category. Below is a list of Eden students who placed in the academic competition. Quick Recall — First place: Olivia…
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Martin County celebrates ‘Family Resource and Youth Services Coordinators Appreciation Week’
INEZ — Shining a spotlight on a crucial group of professionals, Martin County School District Superintendent Larry James encourages the community to join him in celebrating “Family Resource and Youth Services Coordinators Appreciation Week” Feb. 5-9. James praised the dedication of FRYSC coordinators within the school district in a recent statement. “Our FRYSC coordinators have…
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‘Lonnie & Twyla Money’ exhibit opens Feb. 8
MOREHEAD — An exhibit opening soon at the Kentucky Folk Art Center showcases the work of two prominent regional folk artists. “Lonnie & Twyla Money: 50 Years of Kentucky Appalachian Folk Art” opens Feb. 8 with a reception and book signing from 5 to 7 p.m. This exhibit will run through May 6. KFAC, located at…
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Inez Elementary announces Staff of the Month
Inez Elementary School’s Staff of the Month for January includes 10 staff members participating in the Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) initiative. LETRS, provided by the Kentucky Department of Education, is a professional learning program rooted in the science of reading that empowers teachers. According to the KDE, the training is…
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