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Martin County students to participate in Rogers Explorers
Martin County students Hope Caldwell and Madelyn “Maddy” Goble are among 185 students – incoming high school freshmen – from Southern and Eastern Kentucky who have been selected to participate in the 2025 Rogers Explorers Program. Rogers Explorers is an intensive three-day, two-night summer leadership program presented by The Center for Rural Development in partnership…
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Four Martin County students graduate from Craft Academy
MOREHEAD — Four Martin County students were among the 88 graduates honored at Morehead State University’s Craft Academy for Excellence in Science & Mathematics commencement ceremony on May 10. Jeffrey Childers, Addyson Crum, Kennedy Mills and Kirk Mills represented Martin County in the prestigious Class of 2025, which includes students from 47 counties across Kentucky.…
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Healthy Happenings: HANDS Program offers free support for growing families
BY DOROTHY DILLON Welcoming a new baby into your life is exciting—but it also comes with a lot of questions. That is where the HANDS Program comes in. HANDS is a free, voluntary support program for any family—first-time parents or not—who are pregnant or have a baby younger than 90 days old. There is no…
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Martin County FCCLA shows off award-winning projects
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Students from the Martin County chapter of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) captivated Kiwanis Club members with demonstrations of their award-winning projects. FCCLA adviser Connie Harless introduced a group of six students during the Kiwanis luncheon Thursday at Giovanni’s in Inez. “I just want to…
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UPIKE honors graduates
PIKEVILLE — More than 550 students from the University of Pikeville (UPIKE) marked a significant milestone as they were awarded their degrees during the spring commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 10 at the Appalachian Wireless Arena. The event celebrated graduates across UPIKE’s undergraduate, graduate and health professions programs. This year marked the 25th commencement for the…
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BSCTC celebrates Going Pro Day
PRESTONSBURG — Big Sandy Community & Technical College celebrated as students signed job offers with local employers during the annual Going Pro Day. The career-signing event recognizes students entering the workforce directly after graduation. The event highlighted the college’s strong partnerships with regional industries and the outstanding achievements of its graduates. From healthcare and technology…
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MSU takes third place at Midwest Model European Union
Morehead State University students recently took third place at the 31st annual Midwest Model European Union simulation, held at Indiana University in Bloomington this spring. This is MSU’s best-ever overall performance at the Midwest Model EU. Midwest Model EU allows students to simulate the real-life European Union as they participate in the European Council, European…
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Maynard, Young named to Cumberlands academic honor rolls
WILLIAMSBURG — The Office of Academic Affairs at University of the Cumberlands has recognized two Inez students for outstanding academic performance during the Spring 2025 semester. Alana Maynard was named to the President’s List, the university’s highest academic honor. A member of the Class of 2025, Maynard is majoring in Elementary (P-5) Education and minoring…
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MSU honors Fletcher for top-scoring research
BY SAVANNAH JACKSON MOREHEAD — Morehead State University student Bryce Fletcher, a graduating senior from Warfield majoring in history, has won the Certificate of Exceptional Merit. This award is given in recognition of top-scoring research at the 2025 Celebration of Student Scholarship. MSU also recognized Fletcher as the “Outstanding Student in History” at the Caudill College…
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Healthy Happenings: Meet our amazing nurses
BY DOROTHY DILLON At the Martin County Health Department, we are proud to recognize the hard-working nurses who go above and beyond every day to care for our community. Jennifer Jude, RN – HANDS Supervisor Jennifer leads our HANDS (Health Access Nurturing Development Services) Program, supporting families during pregnancy and early childhood. Penny Dye, RN…
