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Cousins harvest 2,000 pounds of potatoes
PILGRIM — The knack for successfully growing potatoes is what Martin Countian Raymond “Rainbow” Jude and his cousin Ronnie Lowe have. They have been at it for many years. This year the cousins planted 500 pounds of seed potatoes and harvested a return of approximately 2,000 pounds or roughly 30-33 bushels. The farmers still have…
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PMC celebrates inaugural Eastern Kentucky Rural EMS Training class
PIKEVILLE — On Thursday, 19 men and women from Eastern Kentucky attended a ceremony to celebrate their completion of the Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) Eastern Kentucky Rural EMS Training program. The inaugural class of the new program marked a milestone for PMC in its efforts to work collaboratively with other organizations to advance the level…
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Athletes lend a hand
Martin County High School football players and cheerleaders helped distribute food during Facing Hunger’s mobile food pantry Sept. 27 in Inez. (Citizen photos by Roger Smith)
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Gynecology services now available at King’s Daughters Louisa
LOUISA — UK King’s Daughters announced the addition of gynecology nurse practitioner Sarah Lucas to King’s Daughters Louisa. Lucas obtained her Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner from the University of Cincinnati in Ohio. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from West Virginia University, Morgantown, and…
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Warfield announces Students of the Month
WARFIELD — Principal Jessica Jewell and staff recently announced the September Students of the Month at Warfield Elementary School. Thirteen elementary and two Head Start students made the grade. Elementary students include Paul Dials, Isabella Branham, Braelynn Hall, Harper Damron, Cali Stacy, Karson Hinkle, Abigail Jude, James Wages, Missy Jude, MaKenzie Maynard, Brody Jewell, Robertia…
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Inez Elementary announces September Students of the Month
INEZ — Principal Amanda Fields and staff recently announced the September Students of the Month at Inez Elementary School. Star students include: Hadilynn Endicott, Kindergarten, Mrs. Becky Cain. Jonah Goble, Kindergarten, Mrs. Sara Moore. Crux Cline First Grade, Mrs. Robynn Haney. Sabrina Tiller, First Grade, Ms. Krista Wheeler. Jasmine Reeve, Second Grade, Mrs. Della Preston.…
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Harvest Festival Pageant 2023
INEZ — Over 50 contestants competed in this year’s Harvest Festival Pageant. Below are the winners: Queens 0-11 months – Lilyana McCoy 12-23 months – Mila Davis 2 years – Brixlee Dials 3 years – Payton Hughes 4 years- Madison Daniel 5 years – Pyper Williams 6-7 years- Raylynn Lutron 8-9 years – Quinn Lawson…
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Victor Slone Memorial Trail Ride set for Oct. 28 to honor late judge/executive
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The first scheduled trail ride of 2023 within Martin County will honor the late Martin County Judge/Executive Victor Slone, who championed establishing an ATV trail system in Eastern Kentucky for years. The Victor Slone Memorial Trail Ride is set for Oct. 28 at Big Sandy Regional Airport. Slone,…