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Eden Elementary Spotlighting ‘Paws-itively’ Wonderful Wildcats
Eden Elementary School is recognizing several different groups of people that have exhibited “paws-itive” behaviors that are noteworthy of celebration. Each week, EES showcases a student from each grade level, a community partner and a member/group of Eden’s hard-working staff that have gone above and beyond to make a positive impact on the school. (The…
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Inez students named to Cumberlands dean’s list
WILLIAMSBURG — Recognizing academic performance, the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs at University of the Cumberlands has announced the students on the dean’s list for the fall 2022 semester. Three Martin County students are included. Allison Horn, Karringtyn Jarvis and Amanda Stacy, all of Inez, made the list. To be eligible for…
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Bird’s Eye View
BY BAILEY DIALS and KEILAN JEWELL Hello, Cardinal Nation! This week’s Bird’s Eye View is brought to you by Bailey Dials and Keilan Jewell. This has been a very busy week, so let’s get started. The first technical rehearsal for Martin County High School’s production of “Frozen” will take place Jan. 27, directed by Michelle…
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Big Sandy announces honor lists
PRESTONSBURG — Several Martin County students were included on the Big Sandy Community & Technical College’s present and dean’s lists for the 2022 fall semester. Dr. Telly Sellars, Big Sandy Community & Technical College (BSCTC) interim president / CEO, announced the lists last week. Martin County students Blake, Endicott, Allicen Beth Grayson, Brandon Tyler Jude,…
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Stafford named to dean’s list
MIDWAY — Midway University announced its dean’s list, which included one student from Martin County John Stafford of Inez was among 343 students who made the list for the 2022 fall semester. To be named to the list, a student must be classified as full-time and obtain a 3.60 grade-point average for the semester.
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LouRae Stacy starts ‘whimsical’ rug company Calico Rugs
BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN LEXINGTON – Martin County native LouRae Stacy has started a creative new business handmaking and selling colorful pop art rugs. Stacy’s company Calico Rugs can be found on social media and at their website calicorugs.com, where you can purchase and request custom rugs. “I have a cartoony illustration style that has…
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Yatesville Lake Winter Cleanup Jan. 21
Volunteers needed BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOUISA — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is conducting a cleanup of Yatesville lake while the water levels are low for winter next weekend. The cleanup will take place on Saturday, Jan. 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Volunteers are asked to meet at the Yatesville Lake…
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Locals nominated for Appy awards
Awards ceremony March 18 BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN PRESTONSBURG — The Appalachian Arts and Entertainment Awards will be held at the Mountain Arts Center March 18. Many local artists and entertainers are nominated for an award, known as an Appy. Voting is open on the awards show’s website now. Kayla Freeman Simpkins of Inez is…
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Inez Elementary announces Students of the Month
INEZ — Principal Amanda Fields, teachers and staff have announced the December Students of the Month at Inez Elementary School. The recipients of the Student of the Month awards include:
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BOE honors distinguished students
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — The Martin County Board of Education recognized a room full of star students during the monthly meeting Monday at the central office. Schools Superintendent Larry James presented certificates to Eden and Warfield elementary students who performed at a distinguished level on the 2022 Kentucky Summative Assessment. “Thank you all for…
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