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Crafting UK pillows
Martin County homemaker JoAnn Fletcher teamed up with the activities staff at Martin County Health Care Facility to help residents make UK-themed pillows.
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MSU launches Eagles Books to save students money
Morehead State University is excited to announce the launch of the Eagle Books program, a new initiative designed to save students money and ensure their academic success. This innovative, worry-free program provides students with all required course materials at a low, fixed price. Benefits: • Affordable Course Materials: With Eagle Books, students will receive all…
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Healthy Happenings: HANDS is here to help
BY DOROTHY DILLON Parenting comes with big changes—HANDS is here to help. The HANDS Program is a free support program for families from pregnancy until their child turns 3 years old. To participate, you must enroll during pregnancy or before your baby reaches 3 months old. Unlike WIC, the HANDS program is NOT income-based. With…
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Hope Puppeteers bring fun to nursing home
The Hope Puppeteers & Trinity Freewill Baptist brought fun and smiles to Martin County Health Care Facility residents with a fun-filled puppet show and a lively round of bingo.
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Inez recognizes March Students & Staff of the Month
INEZ — Principal Amanda Fields, teachers and staff recognized the March 2025 Students and Staff of the Month at Inez Elementary School. The stars who made the awards list include: Kindergarten Mrs. Cain: Amyr Sabry Mrs. Moore: Nathan Harrison First Grade Ms. Haney: Eli Moore Mrs. Runyon: Raegan Duty Second Grade Mrs. Preston: Shawn Cline…
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Healthy Happenings: Get your mammogram and enter to win
BY DOROTHY DILLON Early detection saves lives. Regular mammograms are key to catching breast cancer early when it is most treatable. Schedule and keep your appointment with the Mobile Mammogram Unit at the Martin County Health Department on April 8 and you will be entered into a $100 gift card drawing. To schedule, please call…
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Cause for Paws 5K rescheduled for April 19
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WILLIAMSON — Massive flooding in the Tug Valley forced organizers to delay the 2025 Cause for Paws 5K/1 Mile Walk, which typically takes place in February. The Tug Valley Road Runners Club presents the race each year with support from local businesses and individuals. Proceeds benefit Save Our Strays (SOS) Animal Rescue,…
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BSCTC inducts new Phi Theta Kappa Scholars in honor ceremony
PRESTONSBURG — Big Sandy Community & Technical College (BSCTC) welcomed a new class of scholars into the Alpha Nu Zeta chapter of Phi Theta Kappa during a special induction ceremony Thursday. The event honored students for their outstanding academic achievements and commitment to leadership and service. Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year…
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DanceBlue 2025 raises record-breaking $2.3 million, celebrating 20 years of hope
LEXINGTON — Heightened emotions. Perfected dance moves. Hearts filled with hope. It was all in celebration of this year’s record-breaking DanceBlue fundraising total: $2,305,274.20. With this year’s total, DanceBlue has raised more than $25 million “for the kids” since it began in 2006. Beginning at 8 p.m. Saturday, more than 600 University of Kentucky students…
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Cornhole tournament at Big Sandy brings in flood relief funds
PRESTONSBURG — A cornhole tournament at Big Sandy Community and Technical College drew players and volunteers from across the region, raising funds to support flood recovery efforts. Thirty players from six counties and two states took part in the event on the BSCTC campus. At least eight additional community members volunteered to help run the…
