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Superintendent honors and thanks school board
INEZ — In a heartfelt open letter, Larry James, the superintendent of Martin County School District, declares his appreciation to the Board of Education. He also encourages the community to join him in acknowledging and appreciating the board’s contributions. Below is the content of his letter: “January is School Board Recognition Month and I would…
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Addiction Recovery Care urges Kentuckians with substance-use disorder to seek care
BY MELISSA PATRICK KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS With the start of a new year, Addiction Recovery Care is encouraging individuals struggling with substance-use disorder to seek addiction care, noting that January is a time when people are often looking for a fresh start. In January 2023, ARC received nearly 1,000 additional calls from people seeking treatment…
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Jarvis and Arrowood named to Dean’s List
WILLIAMSBURG — Inez students Austin Jarvis and Holly Arrowood made the Dean’s List for the fall 2023 semester at the University of the Cumberlands in recognition of their academic performances. To be eligible for the President’s List, students must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours (a full course load), maintain a minimum cumulative…
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Davis named to President’s List at Cumberlands
WILLIAMSBURG — In recognition of academic performance, the Office of Academic Affairs at the University of the Cumberlands has announced Kelsey Davis of Inez was named to the President’s List for the fall 2023 semester. To be eligible for the President’s List, students must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours (a full course…
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State reports two children have died, one from flu and one from COVID-19, but hospital visits show first decline in months
BY MELISSA PATRICK KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS As the state reported the first two deaths of children from COVID-19 and influenza, Kentucky saw the first drops in emergency-room visits and hospital admissions for the diseases in more than three months. The weekly respiratory-illness update from the state Department for Public Health showed a 21% drop in…
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Cold weather poses increased risks for heart attacks and strokes
BY CHI SAINT JOSEPH HEALTH As the temperatures drop and winter weather approaches, CHI Saint Joseph Health urges Kentuckians to be proactive in knowing the adverse effects winter weather can have on their heart health. “Regardless of background, age or gender, it is important to be aware of the cold and how it could impact…
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ARC prepares for increase in addiction treatment demand in new year
LOUISA — With the start of a new year, Addiction Recovery Care is encouraging individuals struggling with substance use disorder (SUD) to seize the opportunity to find hope, healing, and a brighter future in 2024. In January 2023, ARC received nearly 1,000 additional calls from people seeking treatment resources, compared to December 2022. Last January…
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Kentucky State Police joins forces with CVSA for human trafficking awareness initiative
FRANKFORT — In conjunction with Human Trafficking Awareness Month, the Kentucky State Police (KSP) Division of Commercial Vehicle Enforcement announced its participation in the national five-day Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative (HTAI), scheduled for Jan. 8-12. The purpose is to raise awareness and educate commercial motor vehicle drivers, motor carriers, law…
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