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Stafford earns Midway University dean’s list honors
MIDWAY — Midway University announced John Stafford has been named to its dean’s list for the 2023 Fall Semester.To be named to the list, a student must be classified as full-time and obtain a 3.60 grade-point average for the semester. There were 419 students who made the dean’s list.Midway University is a private, co-educational institution…
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PMC welcomes First Baby of 2024: Hudson James Bentley
PIKEVILLE — Pikeville Medical Center proudly announced the arrival of Hudson James Bentley, the first baby born in 2024 at their facility. Hudson, the son of Hannah Adams and Tyler Bentley of Pike County, made his debut into the world weighing 6 pounds, 10 ounces and measuring 19-1/4 inches in length. The delivering physician was…
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Inez Elementary hosts Leadership Rally
INEZ — Inez Elementary School hosted a Leadership Rally on Friday recognizing December iReady VIPs, Class Attendance Winner (Mrs. Wilson’s class), Leaders of the Month, Staff of the Month (Andrea Wilson), Team Games and Club Day. Students have worked hard to move on different levels on the iReady leaderboard, and IES is so proud of…
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Inez Elementary announces December Students and Staff of the Month
INEZ — Principal Amanda Fields, teachers and staff announced the December Students and Staff of the Month at Inez Elementary School. The gifted students are: Eli Justice, Kindergarten, Mrs. Becky Cain. Bella Hinkle, Kindergarten, Mrs. Sara Moore. Jenna Marcum, First Grade, Ms. Robynn Haney. Kylin Luster, First Grade, Ms. Krista Wheeler. Ashton Haney, Second Grade,…
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All WWII Veterans are now eligible for VA health care
All World War II Veterans are now eligible for no-cost VA inpatient and outpatient health care. Under this expansion, all WWII Veterans who served between Dec. 7, 1941, and Dec. 31, 1946, are now eligible for VA health care, regardless of their length of service or financial status. These Veterans will not have to pay…
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Applications for AEDs accepted through Jan. 17
ASHLAND — Now in its fifth year, the AED Donation Program of King’s Daughters Health Foundation and King’s Daughters Auxiliary has provided more than 125 automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to community organizations throughout the UK King’s Daughters service area. Applications for the 2024 program are open now through Jan. 17. AED awards will be announced…
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Funding initiative opening Jan. 23 to provide grants to health-focused nonprofit organizations in the Tri-State
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The Pallottine Foundation of Huntington will begin accepting applications Jan. 23 for its next Healthy Communities Initiative, which provides grant funding opportunities to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with a health-focused mission. “Each year, our team looks forward to learning about new projects that can positively impact health in our community,” said Laura Boone,…
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Rising flu cases drive continued increases in emergency room visits and hospital admissions for respiratory illnesses in Kentucky
BY AL CROSS KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS A big jump in influenza cases more than outweighed small declines in COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus as Kentuckians headed into the holidays, according to the state’s latest respiratory-illness update. The report for the week ended Dec. 23 shows the three illnesses accounted for 4,431 Kentucky emergency department visits,…
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Violet Updike to lead fiddle workshop and concert at Webb music shop
BY PHILL BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN TOMAHAWK — Music enthusiasts and aspiring fiddlers will gather Sunday at James E Webb Musical Repair and Sales at 31 Stidham Lane in Tomahawk for an evening filled with strings, bows and community spirit. The event, starting at 5 p.m., promises to be fun and informative for all ages. The evening…
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