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BSCTC announces essay contest in honor of Professor John P. Carroll
PRESTONSBURG — Big Sandy CTC has announced the first-ever John P. Carroll Essay Contest. Open to high school and college students in eastern Kentucky, the contest honors the legacy of the late Professor John Carroll, who taught at the college for 20 years and served as the program coordinator of BSCTC’s Education Program. “John Carroll…
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Martin County seniors receive UK scholarships
INEZ — Martin County High School seniors Evan Alexander and Bradley Goble each have been awarded a Presidential Scholarship to the University of Kentucky. The scholarship offers full in-state tuition. Both were accepted into the Engineering Living Learning Program with an interest in computer engineering. To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must have at…
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APPYS celebrates talent from across the region
PRESTONSBURG — The Mountain Arts Center in Prestonsburg was filled with talent and excitement Saturday night as the annual Appalachian Arts and Entertainment Awards (APPYS) occurred. The event has become a cornerstone in showcasing the diverse talent of the Appalachian region. According to Joseph Campbell, BSCTC’s Fine Arts director, the APPYS was conceived as a…
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BOE spotlights Gifted & Talented, Science Fair winners
BY PHILL BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — This month’s Board of Education meeting, which was postponed for the 15th Region tournament, featured a student spotlight highlighting the academic achievements of middle and elementary school students in Martin County. Superintendent Larry James recognized regional science fair winners, including McKenna Fletcher, who received first place in the…
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Joe Wilson proves it is never too late to earn your degree at Morehead State
MOREHEAD — Joe Wilson (Class of 2023) is a carpenter who spent most of his life building things for pleasure, as a profession, or a little bit of both. As he reached the typical retirement age, Wilson, now 72, decided he did not want to slow down. He wanted to build on his education and…
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BSCTC will offer paramedic training program beginning in August
PRESTONSBURG — Big Sandy Community and Technical College has been approved to offer a paramedic training program beginning in August. Building upon its existing emergency medical services curriculum, BSCTC will provide hybrid paramedic classes with sessions conducted one day a week. Chris Gilley, BSCTC EMS program coordinator/instructor, expressed his excitement about the addition of the…
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‘Miracles’ — Aliceson Jude and worship group release new single
“We wanted it to show the beauty of God’s creation, and I feel that’s exactly how it turned out.” –Aliceson Jude, KCU Collective BY PHILL BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN GRAYSON — Kentucky Christian University (KCU) Worship Collective, or KCU Collective for short, recently unveiled “Miracles,” a soul-stirring contemporary Christian song that encapsulates the acts of Jesus…
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Kenny Wayne Shepherd brings blues-rock mastery to MAC
PRESTONSBURG — Kenny Wayne Shepherd delivered an evening of blues-rock Thursday at the Mountain Arts Center in Prestonsburg. The 46-year-old recounted the journey of his debut hit “Déjà Voodoo,” which climbed to No. 5 on the charts, from his inaugural album “Ledbetter Heights,” recorded in 1995 when he was 18. Shepherd’s set included tracks from his…
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