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Nominations open for 2024 Governor’s Awards in the Arts
FRANKFORT — The Kentucky Arts Council is accepting nominations through March 29 for the 2024 Governor’s Awards in the Arts. The awards recognize individuals and organizations that have made extraordinary and significant contributions to the arts in Kentucky. The nomination process is coordinated by the Arts Council. “Governor’s Awards in the Arts nominations play a…
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Four Martin County students make UK dean’s list
LEXINGTON — The University of Kentucky has released its dean’s list for the Fall 2023 semester. A total of 9,030 students, including four from Martin County, were recognized for their outstanding academic performance. Martin County students include Jenna E. Cassady, a secondary education-English major; Chloe I. Fields, a kinesiology major; Dalton A. Jude, a pre-civil…
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‘Appalachian Forager’ Whitney Johnson featured on KET’s ‘The Farmer and the Foodie’
BY PHILL BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Blaine-native Whitney Johnson, known online as the Appalachian Forager, recently graced the screens of Kentucky Educational Television (KET) on their popular agricultural program “The Farmer and the Foodie.” The episode, which aired Jan. 13 and can be viewed on KET’s website, saw Johnson join hosts Maggie Keith and Lindsey McClave…
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Martin County Middle School wins third place in Governor’s Cup
PAINTSVILLE — Martin County Middle School secured a third-place finish in the District 73 Governor’s Cup tournament Saturday at Johnson Central in Paintsville. Five MCMS students will advance to regionals. Blake Stacy, Ella Lawson, Audrey Vanover, Morgan Allen and Isaac Ward will move on to the Region 19 tournament in February. Stacy finished third in math,…
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Superintendent honors and thanks school board
INEZ — In a heartfelt open letter, Larry James, the superintendent of Martin County School District, declares his appreciation to the Board of Education. He also encourages the community to join him in acknowledging and appreciating the board’s contributions. Below is the content of his letter: “January is School Board Recognition Month and I would…
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Addiction Recovery Care urges Kentuckians with substance-use disorder to seek care
BY MELISSA PATRICK KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS With the start of a new year, Addiction Recovery Care is encouraging individuals struggling with substance-use disorder to seek addiction care, noting that January is a time when people are often looking for a fresh start. In January 2023, ARC received nearly 1,000 additional calls from people seeking treatment…
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Jarvis and Arrowood named to Dean’s List
WILLIAMSBURG — Inez students Austin Jarvis and Holly Arrowood made the Dean’s List for the fall 2023 semester at the University of the Cumberlands in recognition of their academic performances. To be eligible for the President’s List, students must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours (a full course load), maintain a minimum cumulative…
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Davis named to President’s List at Cumberlands
WILLIAMSBURG — In recognition of academic performance, the Office of Academic Affairs at the University of the Cumberlands has announced Kelsey Davis of Inez was named to the President’s List for the fall 2023 semester. To be eligible for the President’s List, students must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours (a full course…
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