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MCMS Students of the Month
WARFIELD — Martin County Middle School announced its Students of the Month. Those students include Wade Dillon, Bradley Hatfield, Kurtis Cornett, Mia Preece, Alyssa Maynard, Caroline Mills, Brody Howell, Ayden Preston, Hannah Jude, Braxton Carter, Jeremy Bentley, Brayden Marcum, Lilly Jude, Aaliyah Moore, Sophie Hinkle, Brayden Stepp, Brock Hendrick, Logan Maynard, Ella Lawson and Noah…
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Simple tips to help you stay healthier as you age: Keep your mind and body active, keep exploring . . .
BY KELLY PARSONS UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY What goes up and never comes down? Your age! September is Healthy Aging Month, an observance designed to celebrate the positive aspects of growing older. Keeping in touch with your neighbors, community and world around lowers the risk of dementia. Staying social and engaged improves your brain health. There…
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Adopt-a-Highway art contest deadline is Oct. 28
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Adopt-a-Highway art contest is open for submissions. Students between the ages of 5 and 18 who submit original artwork promoting litter-free roads can win $100 gift cards and have their art featured at KYTC headquarters. The theme is Adopt-a-Highway: Keep Kentucky Clean and Green. Students enrolled in Kentucky public, private or…
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Summer P-EBT deposits issued Sept. 21
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A majority of Kentucky families who received P-EBT benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic for children received $391 per child on their state-issued P-EBT cards Sept. 21. The deposit covers the summer months when school was not in session. The benefits are for children under 6 who receive SNAP,…
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Big crowd for first-ever 4-H pet show
Vote for People’s Choice Award on Facebook BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A big crowd came out for the first-ever Martin County 4-H pet show Friday during the Harvest Festival. The show was at the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Office in Inez, orchestrated by Nicole Hinkle, Extension agent/4-H Development. “We were so happy…
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Kaitlyn and Wesley Hager star in Tyra Madison video
BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Tyra Madison, originally from Knott County, just released a music video for her new single “Bridesmaids.” The video features Martin County’s own Kaitlyn and Wesley Hager. The video was filmed at the scenic Sunset Ridge Farm in Morgan County and features Madison singing in front of a chapel where…
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Heritage Harvest Tour Sept. 24
Self-guided drive through Appalachia BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN LAWRENCE COUNTY — On Sept. 24, nine farms, churches and artisans will be participating in a self-guided tour through Lawrence and Boyd counties. The nine locations will be active from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and can be visited in any order. Mount Olive Freewill Baptist Church…
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Messer wins $200 in Harvest Fest Treasure Hunt
Skyla Messer won $200 by finding Harvest Fest Clue No. 3. The clue was hidden on top of a blue Inez Walking Trail sign near the Inez First Baptist Church. Messer’s prize was the largest in the three-week treasure hunt. The first two prizes were $100 each.
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Eden Elementary spotlighting paws-itively wonderful Wildcats
Eden Elementary would like to recognize several different groups of people that have exhibited “paws-itive” behaviors that are noteworthy of celebration. Every week, we would like to showcase a student from each grade level and a staff member/group of staff. We will also be spotlighting a community partner who has gone above and beyond to…
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