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State’s weekly respiratory-virus update shows hospitalizations of Kentucky children for RSV are increasing
BY MELISSA PATRICK KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS The state Department for Public Health‘s weekly respiratory virus update, released Thursday, Nov. 2, showed that COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) activity was moderate, influenza was low but increasing, and hospitalizations for COVID-19 and the flu remain low, but are increasing for children with RSV. The state’s respiratory-virus website, found…
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Christmas in the Mountains events start Nov. 1
“The cross is a sign of hope and a promise that we can spend eternity in heaven.” –Linda Lou Web A Merry Little Christmas Party tickets on sale; Community Decorating Day set for Sunday BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Christmas in the Mountains organizers are asking residents and businesses from one end of…
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Ms. and Mr. Christmas in the Mountains announced
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The distinguished honor of being chosen as the 2023 Christmas in the Mountains royalty has been bestowed on two former Martin County educators who influenced the lives of students for well over 30 years. Linda Webb, an organizer of the annual festival, said that a panel of judges…
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Hall of Fame induction ceremony to honor 33 players and two teams
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The “Wall of Legends” at the Martin County All-Sports Hall of Fame will grow by 35 award plaques Nov. 24. The second round of inductees will take their place among the “LEGENDS” during an induction ceremony at the Roy F. Collier Community Center in Inez. A finger-food buffet…
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Limited festival vendor spots available
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Plans for the 2023 annual Christmas in the Mountains festival are quickly shaping up. Event organizers wish to remind those interested in setting up as a vendor Dec. 1 and 2 that time is running out to reserve a spot and the list of paid vendors is on…
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Warfield Elementary announces Students of the Month
WARFIELD — Principal Jessica Jewell, teachers and staff recently announced the October Students of the Month. Star students are Layla Copley, Waylon Muncy, Logan Dotson, Krista Smith, Ava Harmon, Jackson Ray, Ebony Newsome, Riley Parks, Harper Lawson, Madison Dials, James Wages, Aiden Endicott, Tanner Evans, Karstyn Robinson and Chris Luster. Head Start Students of the…
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Tis the season for a coat and toy drive for children
INEZ — Once again residents have the opportunity to be a blessing to others and Cash Express invites everyone to join in the celebration of giving. The Inez Cash Express is pairing up with a local domestic violence program to become a blessing to families in the community with its 20th annual Coat and Toy…