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Public voting now open for APPY Awards
Awards ceremony tickets on sale at MAC CITIZEN STAFF REPORT PRESTONSBURG — Public voting officially opened Dec. 1 and will conclude at 11:59 p.m. Dec. 31 for the 2024 Appalachian Arts & Entertainment Awards. Enthusiasts can vote for their favorite performers, artists, educators and productions that have left a lasting impact on the region’s cultural…
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Warfield students compete in science fair
WARFIELD — Warfield Elementary School Science Fair 2023-2024 is in the books. Students competed in Physical Science and Earth Science and were judged by students and staff from Martin County High School. WES staff said they are proud of all the students’ hard work in the science fair, adding, “Special thanks to Ms. Ball and…
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Inez announces November Students of the Month
INEZ — Principal Amanda Fields, teachers and staff recently announced November Students of the Month at Inez Elementary School. Students in the spotlight are: Joshua Ward, Kindergarten, Mrs. Becky Cain. Eli Moore, Kindergarten, Mrs. Sara Moore. Heidi Endicott, First Grade, Ms. Robynn Haney. Shawn Cline, First Grade, Ms. Krista Wheeler. Konnor Ratliff, Second Grade, Mrs.…
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Warfield Elementary announces November Students of the Month
WARFIELD — Principal Jessica Jewell, teachers and staff recently announced the November Students of the Month at Warfield Elementary School. Those students are Brantley Jackson, Ainsley Hillsberg, Hadley Spence, Raelynn Maynard, Daniel James, Adalynn Hillsberg, Ayden Messer, Joseph Golden, Reagan Bgaisden, Connor Sluss, Ada Harless, Jonah Alley, Sara Maynard and Melanie Burke. WES Head Start…
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SOAR announces Startup Appalachia Pitch Competition location
BY BUGS DIXON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Shaping Our Appalachian Region announced this week that its 2024 Startup Appalachia Pitch Competition will be held at the historic Ashland Train Depot April 11, 2024. Applications are due at the end of December. This event, presented by Community Trust Bancorp and supported by KY Innovation, seeks to…
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Estep receives distinguished certification
PRESTONSBURG — Connie Estep, MA, Big Sandy Community and Technical College director of grants development, has received the distinguished Grants Professional Certification. The GPC was issued through the Grants Professional Certification Institute, the only nationally recognized grant certification provider. Reflecting on the achievement, Estep remarked, “The GPCI’s nine competencies provide a sound basis for my…
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FBI recruiters visit BSCTC, seeking future electronic technicians
PRESTONSBURG — In an initiative to discover the next generation of electronic technicians, the Federal Bureau of Investigation recently sent two recruiters, Ron Laughlin and Matt Hall, from the Louisville branch to visit the electrical programs at Big Sandy Community and Technical College. The goal of this visit was clear: to identify and recruit talented…
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Pikeville gears up for glamorous ‘Old Hollywood’ themed banquet in support of Pregnancy Care
CITIZEN STAFF PIKEVILLE — The Appalachian Pregnancy Care Center will host its 11th Annual Banquet for Life Feb. 1, 2024, at the Appalachian Wireless Arena. This event promises to transport guests to the golden era of Old Hollywood, complete with all the grandeur reminiscent of the big screen’s most illustrious days. The theme of Old…
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Christmas in the Mountains opens in Inez
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Christmas in the Mountains opened Sunday with A Merry Little Christmas Party and the crowning of retired Martin County educators Estella Horn as Ms. Christmas in the Mountains and Darrell Clark as Mr. Christmas in the Mountains. With Inez looking like a dazzling winter wonderland of lights and…
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Martin County Tourism discusses mural project, local developments
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — During a recent meeting, the Martin County Tourism board, led by Chairperson Nita Collier, discussed the ongoing mural project in Inez. Collier updated members Derrick Stepp, Brenda Davis and Linda Lou Webb about waiting for a design from artist Mary Ann Farley. “We only have one option for…
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