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FDA approves first-ever RSV vaccine for people 60 and older
BY MELISSA PATRICK KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS People 60 and older now have access to the first approved vaccine against respiratory syncytial virus. The vaccine, developed by GlaxoSmithKline, is called Arexvy and was approved May 3 by the Food and Drug Administration. “Today’s approval of the first RSV vaccine is an important public-health achievement to prevent…
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Warfield students perform musical ‘Summer Camp’
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WARFIELD — Warfield Elementary School students in grades 3-6 welcomed everyone to Camp Runamok and the wackiest summer camp experience they could ever wish for in their production Friday of the musical Summer Camp. The students and their teachers, Laura Gardner-Miller, Erica Ball and Mandy Lawson, worked hard to take their audience…
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Martin County High School Senior Travel Club takes trip of a lifetime to Pigeon Forge
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. — Martin County High School Senior Travel Club members experienced a trip of a lifetime to celebrate their high school years. Last week the club traveled to Pigeon Forge, where they visited the NASCAR Speedpark, SevierAir Trampoline Park, The Island, Wilderness Indoor Water Park, Dollywood, Beyond the Lens and…
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Warfield Head Start announces perfect attendance
WARFIELD — Several Warfield Head Start students received perfect attendance awards for the month of April. Students with perfect attendance in Michelle Chapman and Janet Keener’s classroom include David Booth, Meliodas Wilson, Chloe Maynard, Steven Jude, AnnieMae Meadows, Xavier Gilbert, Leo Gilbert and Paisley Daniel. Head Start students with perfect attendance in Kathy Stacy’s class…
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Sew ‘N Sew raffling 94×98 Cardinal Quilt
INEZ — Sew ‘N Sew Quilt Group is selling raffles on a beautiful 94×98 Martin County Cardinals Quilt to raise money for Quilters Day Out 2024. Martin County Quilt Guilds will sponsor and host the 2024 event, which includes quilters from five counties. The quilt was designed by Tammy Slone and Sew ‘N Sew quilters…
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Blackburn wins birdhouse
Martin County Health Care Facility held the fundraiser drawing for the birdhouse April 21. Resident Jean Small drew the winning ticket that belonged to Beth Blackburn. The staff and residents thank Iva Muncy for donating the birdhouse. They congratulate Beth on her win.
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Eden goes to zoo
Eden Elementary School’s K-3 students traveled to the Louisville Zoo on April 21. The staff and students had an amazing day and traveled in style. To help make the trip an experience they’ll never forget, the school used charter buses. This was the first time many students had visited the zoo, making it even more…
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Warfield Elementary School spotlights star students and staff
WARFIELD — Principal Brian Charles, teachers and staff are spotlighting star students and staff of the week. The WES Students of the Week and Staff of the Week are the cast and crew of the musical Summer Camp and teachers Laura Gardner-Miller, Erica Ball and Mandy Lawson. This group of students in grades 3-6 and…
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King’s Daughters offers free sports physicals
Martin County High School date May 3 King’s Daughters Orthopedics and Sports Medicine will offer free sports physicals for student-athletes ages 13 to 19 starting in May. Sports physicals will be available at area schools on the following dates: ·1 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 3—Martin County High School · 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday,…
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Smith crowned Prom Queen
Brynnalyn Smith is the 2023 Martin County High School Prom Queen. Smith was also rewarded with the Class of 2023 superlatives “Most Athletic” and “Best All Around.” Classmates describe her as “outgoing, hardworking and a joy to be around.” Smith is the daughter of Ryan and Billeena Smith of Beauty.
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