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Inez Elementary announces Students of the Month
INEZ — Principal Amanda Fields, teachers and staff recently announced the February 2024 Students of the Month at Inez Elementary School. Star students are listed below: Madilyn Adkins, Kindergarten, Mrs. Becky Cain. Raegan Duty, Kindergarten, Mrs. Sara Moore. Braxton Slone, First Grade, Ms. Robynn Haney. Greyson Wells, First Grade, Ms. Krista Wheeler. Maci Oaks, Second…
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Flu shots limit infection rates, which are still elevated in Kentucky
BY MELISSA PATRICK KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS The Kentucky Department for Public Health still considers hospitalizations for respiratory illnesses high and says flu activity remains elevated. Health officials say the best way to protect yourself from these viruses is to stay up to date with your vaccines. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that…
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State’s health chief urges parents to get kids vaccinated against measles
BY MELISSA PATRICK KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS A highly contagious childhood disease that was declared eliminated in the United States in the year 2000 is making a comeback, largely driven by a declining vaccination rate in the country. “Unfortunately, as the measles vaccination rate has decreased, it’s just one of those things where folks are opting…
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Martin County Middle School students excel in JAG KY Regional CDC
WARFIELD — Martin County Middle School students excelled in the JAG KY Regional Career Development Conference. Audrey Vanover won first place in Career Placement. Hope Caldwell took first place in the Essay Contest. Maddy Goble finished as runner-up in Prepared Speaking. In Creative Decision Making, Audrey Vanover, Ally McGinnis, Hope Caldwell and Annaleigh Davis finished…
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Warfield gears up for annual Easter egg hunt with a call for donations
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — As the Easter season approaches, the City of Warfield is preparing for its annual Easter egg hunt scheduled for March 30. Mayor Mike Hinkle is leading the charge, reaching out to businesses and community members for donations to ensure the event is a success. The Easter egg hunt…
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ACOE draws down Dewey Lake to fight invasive hydrilla
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The Huntington District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is drawing down Dewey Lake an additional 2 feet below its normal winter pool of 643 feet to freeze out the invasive water herb hydrilla. The ACOE announced Thursday that the drawdown would begin this week. Terrys, Stratton and the Marina ramps will not…
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Over 100 ATC students compete in annual SKILLS USA competition
PAINTSVILLE — Big Sandy Community and Technical College’s Mayo Campus hosted a display of talent with over 100 area technology center students from Floyd, Johnson, Magoffin, Martin and Pike counties competing in the annual SKILLS USA competition. Keithen McKenzie, Dean of Technical Education at BSCTC, expressed his enthusiasm for hosting the event and witnessing the…
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The Nest at BSCTC continues to provide support to students
PRESTONSBURG — Each month, over 100 students at Big Sandy Community and Technical College visit The Nest located on the Prestonsburg Campus. The Nest is a resource center catering to the needs of BSCTC students. The Nest offers essential resources to students facing various challenges, including food insecurity. With a commitment to ensuring no student…
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