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Inez Elementary School announces star students and staff
INEZ — Principal Amanda Fields, teachers and staff recently announced the March 2024 Students of the Month at Inez Elementary School. They also announced the Staff of the Month. The star students include: Rayden Baisden, Kindergarten, Mrs. Becky Cain. Lincoln Simpkins, Kindergarten, Mrs. Sara Moore. Tyson Marcum, First Grade, Mrs. Robynn Haney. Izaiah McGinnis, First…
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Glenn Mollette releases third studio album ‘Keep Living’
BY JOSEPH MENSLAGE Glenn Mollette has released his third studio album titled “Keep Living.” The album, recorded in Nashville and Owensboro, Kentucky, consists of 15 original tracks written by Mollette. The theme “Keep Living” is taken from many of the songs on the album, which have themes of hope, life and love. “Don’t Quit Living”…
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Jarrell takes on role of Family & Consumer Sciences agent in Martin County
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County has a new Family & Consumer Sciences agent at the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension in Inez. Marshall University graduate Asya Jarrell, a Martin County native, began her new role April 1. “I enjoy it,” Jarell said. “I really like my co-workers. It’s a good setting.”…
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Calling all rummage sellers and vendors to Spring Market
INEZ — The Martin County Extension office is gearing up for its Spring Market. The one-day extravaganza, set for May 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., invites rummage sellers and local shop vendors to bring their arts and crafts, home goods and yard sale items. All setup fees from the event will help pay…
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BSCTC welcomes new lineman instructor
PRESTONSBURG — Big Sandy Community and Technical College welcomes Mark Crider as the newest lineman instructor. With over 40 years of experience in the lineman industry, including 27 years at Big Sandy RECC, Crider brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the team. “Mark’s passion for linework is evident, and he’s eager to pass…
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BSCTC hosts ‘Chautauqua’ performance
PRESTONSBURG — Big Sandy Community and Technical College invites you to attend a “Chautauqua” performance April 17 from 11:40 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Gearheart Auditorium located on the Prestonsburg Campus. Nancy Green became one of the first prosperous African American women in the U.S. Green was born enslaved in Montgomery County, Kentucky, in…
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LiKEN releases educational video ‘Afrolachian Agroforestry with Ruby Daniels’
The Appalachian Beginning Forest Farming Coalition and the Livelihoods Knowledge Exchange Network (LiKEN) have released a new educational video titled “Afrolachian Agroforestry with Ruby Daniels.” This video is a cornerstone piece of an ongoing initiative to highlight sustainable agroforestry practices in central Appalachia, focusing on the integration of medicinal, edible, decorative and handicraft crops under…
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KYCO honors Class of 2026 at traditional white coat ceremony
PIKEVILLE — The Kentucky College of Optometry held its traditional white coat ceremony Saturday in the Health Professions Education Building. Fifty-three members of the Class of 2026 received their white coats before a gathering of family, friends and university faculty. KYCO Dean Renee Reeder, O.D., FAAO, FBCLA, FSLS, FIACLE, welcomed guests and remarked on the…
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BSCTC celebrates triumph in plumbing training program
PRESTONSBURG — Big Sandy Community and Technical College announced the successful completion of its plumbing training, an achievement made possible by support from various companies through the TRAINS funding program. This unique effort, designed to meet the varied needs of the workforce, bridges skill gaps and enhances career growth possibilities. The program was a cooperative…