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Martin County students make UK Dean’s List
Three Martin County students made the University of Kentucky Dean’s List for the Fall 2025 semester in recognition of their academic achievement. The honorees are Ashdon E. Kerr, a neuroscience major, Aiden D. Fields, a political science major and Mary E. Connor, a psychology major. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must earn a…
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Southern West Virginia Fishing Expo coming to Williamson Fieldhouse
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Anglers from across the Tug Fork valley can gear up, learn and connect. The 6th Annual Southern West Virginia Fishing Expo comes to the historic Williamson Fieldhouse on Saturday, Feb. 21. Hosted by the Friends of Tug Fork River and Williamson Parks & Recreation, the expo will…
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Eden Elementary Junior FPS team places eighth statewide
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT EDEN — Eden Elementary School’s Junior Future Problem Solving Team has earned a Top 10 finish in Kentucky and will advance to the state finals after placing eighth overall at the Junior FPS qualifying competition Dec. 4. According to the official results, Eden Elementary finished eighth among teams from across the state,…
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Christmas in the Mountains counts its blessings after a successful year
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — By the time Martin County Tourism officials gathered in the government center Jan. 20, the lights of Christmas in the Mountains had been packed away, the displays dismantled, the last checks still moving slowly through the mail. What remained was a ledger that balanced, a downtown that had…
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Aging in the mountains: Regional plan takes shape
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN In the hills of the Big Sandy region, many homes are old, family networks are thin and wages are low. Aging often unfolds far from hospitals, grocery stores and public transit lines. A loose step on a front porch can become a medical emergency. A missed ride can mean a…
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Auditor announces annual drawing contest
Kentucky Auditor Allison Ball’s Commonwealth Office of the Ombudsman announced its annual statewide drawing contest in celebration of Read Across America Day, March 2. The contest invites Kentucky students ages 13 and under to participate by creating a bookmark-sized drawing that features their favorite storybook character discovering the joy of reading. Entries will be accepted…
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Inez Knife & Gun Expo set for March 13–14
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — The second annual Inez Knife and Gun Expo will bring vendors and collectors from across Kentucky and neighboring states to downtown Inez, March 13 and 14. The show will run from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days at the Collier Center and is expected to draw vendors and collectors…
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Pick and Bow brings free after-school music lessons
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT Martin County Pick and Bow, presented by South Arts, meets each Friday after school at Martin County High School, opening the stage to students ages 9 to 18 who want to learn the music of the mountains one note at a time. Local organizer James L. Webb of the Stidham Old Time…
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Prison education program artwork on display at Mountain Arts Center
PRESTONSBURG — Artwork created behind prison walls is now on public display at the Mountain Arts Center (MAC). Twenty-five pieces by incarcerated artists and students in the Big Sandy Community and Technical College (BSCTC) Prison Education Program are being exhibited throughout January. The exhibition features a variety of styles and media and includes work by…
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Scholarships for students to study engineering, construction and build careers with KYTC
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is accepting applications through Feb. 1 for engineering and construction management scholarships that include paid summer employment and post-graduation job placement. Three types of higher education scholarships are offered for current or upcoming Kentucky university and college students who apply by Feb. 1. Up to 25 scholarships will be awarded for…
