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Operation Christmas Child shares gospel one shoebox at a time
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Dedicated Inez First Baptist Church members have partnered with other area churches to make the 2023 Operation Christmas Child project a greater success than ever before. Since its beginning in 1993, OCC has brightened the lives of needy children around the globe by collecting shoe boxes filled with…
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Read this sign: ‘Welcome to Martin County’ adorns former jailhouse in Inez
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County’s rich heritage and stunning landscapes now greet visitors in vibrant detail at the site of the former jailhouse in Inez, thanks to a newly erected “Welcome to Martin County” sign. This recent addition, commissioned by the Martin County Economic Development Authority (EDA), adorns the side of…
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Jim Claypool Art and Conservation Writing Contest announced
This year’s theme: wildlife conservation FRANKFORT —Schools and home-school students have until Dec. 1 to submit their winning entries to the local conservation district in the 2023 Jim Claypool Art and Conservation Writing Contest. The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet, in cooperation with the Kentucky Association of Conservation Districts and the Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation, announced…
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Inez Elementary announces Students of the Month
INEZ — Principal Amanda Fields and staff announced the August Students of the Month at Inez Elementary School. The star students are: Lydia Howard, Kindergarten, Mrs. Becky Cain. Harper Butcher, Kindergarten, Mrs. Sara Moore. Janna Terry, First Grade, Mrs. Robynn Haney. Emma Lawson, First Grade, Ms. Krista Wheeler. Arianna Scott, Second Grade, Mrs. Della Preston.…
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WES announces Students of the Week
WARFIELD — Principal Jessica Jewell and staff announced Students of the Week at Warfield Elementary School. The star students include Hunter Bowen, Karsyn Baisden, Abby Webb, Emma Nichols, Kylie Evans, Isabella Bowman, Zach Judd, Josh Muncy, Raylynn Sites, Braelynn Hall, Raelynn Maynard, Colton Hall, Kyleigh Hinkle, Kaylei Estepp, Chase VanHoose and Melanie Burke. Headstart students…
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Harvest Fest Scarecrow contest returns
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Harvest Fest is coming soon, and the Greater Martin County Kiwanis Club is challenging the entire county – businesses and residents – to build and display scarecrows to celebrate throughout September. There will be two contests, one for businesses and one for residential entries. Each contestant must submit…
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Morehead State University’s Craft Academy expansion to welcome more students
MOREHEAD — In a significant boost to higher education, Morehead State University’s Craft Academy for Excellence in Science and Mathematics is set to grow exponentially, thanks to both the Kentucky General Assembly and the continued support from Dr. Joe Craft and Ambassador Kelly Craft. MSU President Jay Morgan expressed his gratitude: “We are very appreciative…
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Eden Elementary School holds successful PAWSitive pep rally
BY EDEN ELEMENTARY INEZ — Eden Elementary School held its PAWSitive Pep Rally for the month of August. The first monthly Pep Rally was such a huge success. We kicked off by having our student leaders host the event, and these assembly announcers did an awesome job. We recognized our Students and Staff of the…
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Warfield Elementary announces Students of the Month
WARFIELD — Principal Jessica Jewell and staff recently announced the August Students of the Month at Warfield Elementary School. Those students include Leo Gilbert, Kinzley Dunn, Cole Spence, Johnny Golden, Maci Yates, Walker Jude, Jasmine Shaffer, Kaeson Jones, Lylyann Endicott, Bentley Dalton, McKenna Fletcher, Jessica Jude, Kairi Slone, Dezmond Mills, Kaelyn Fluty and Bentley Chapman.
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