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Pumpkins go pink to promote Breast Cancer Awareness Month
INEZ — A few jack-o-lanterns took a detour from the usual scare tactics this October. Youth at Freedom Freewill Baptist Church used them to promote Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The youth painted their pumpkins pink and decorated them Oct. 23 in Children’s Church in the Painting Pumpkins Pink Contest to spread awareness of the disease.…
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MCHCF has a blast at the ‘Bash’
INEZ — Residents and staff at Martin County Health Care Facility had a blast at their Halloween Bash and deemed it a “huge success.” They had it all – a petting zoo, cruise-in, singing competition, haunted house and vendors with great food and crafts. There was face painting, games and more fun. Several competed in…
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What to know about RSV
BY HILARY BROWN UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY Respiratory syncytial virus is a common respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms. Most people recover in a week or two, but RSV can be serious, especially for infants and older adults. Pediatricians across the country are seeing a significant increase in RSV in children. Dr. Lindsay Ragsdale,…
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Veterans Day ceremony Saturday at Warfield Park Community Center
Tolsia JROTC and Band kicking off event BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — The Warfield Park Community Center board invites everyone to the annual Veterans Day ceremony Saturday at 10 a.m. Tolsia High School JROTC and Band will kick off the ceremony to honor every military branch. Coordinator Denise Chaffins and volunteers will serve…
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Kermit planning Dec. 2 Christmas in the Park
KERMIT — Mark your calendar. Kermit’s Christmas in the Park is Dec. 2. “Everyone, please get excited,” Kermit Councilwoman Anna Mae Sartin Wellman said. “We want this to be a wonderful and joyous event.” Sartin said the Town of Kermit Parks and Recreation Committee plans to expand the event this year. Groups, schools and individuals…
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Don’t forget to turn your clock back one hour Nov. 5-6
Sleep experts say standard time is the better one for health and safety BY MELISSA PATRICKKENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS It’s almost time to “fall back” one hour into standard time, which sleep specialists say is better for our health because it more closely matches our body’s internal clock. Standard time officially begins on Sunday, Nov. 6. …
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WoodSongs gives away over 600 musical instruments
HINDMAN — Folk singer Michael Johnathon and volunteers from the WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour gave away more than 600 new and refurbished musical instruments to flood victims across eastern Kentucky Saturday at Knott County High School in Hindman. “I believe that love is the greatest transaction of the arts; it drives everything we do, everything…
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What to know about RSV, the virus that can cause serious illness in infants and the elderly: for one thing, keep them hydrated
BY HILARY BROWNUNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY Respiratory syncytial virus is a common respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms. Most people recover in a week or two, but RSV can be serious, especially for infants and older adults. Pediatricians across the country are seeing a significant increase in RSV in children. Dr. Lindsay Ragsdale, chief…
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IES announces Students of the Month
INEZ — Inez Elementary School announced its Students of the Month. The star student list includes: Kindergarten (Mrs. Cain): Emali Ratliff. Kindergarten (Mrs. Moore): Larry Smith. First Grade (Mrs. Bevins): Kenna Hale. First Grade (Ms. Haney): Maci Oaks. Second Grade (Mrs. Preston): Jalynn Daniel. Third Grade (Mrs. Mills): Trey Schmidt. Third Grade (Mrs. Wilson): Blaine…
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Pikeville Medical Center announces new Appalachian Valley Autism Center Prestonsburg Campus
PRESTONSBURG — Pikeville Medical Center hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Oct. 19 to celebrate the grand opening of its new Appalachian Valley Autism Center location in Prestonsburg. Governor Andy Beshear, Congressman Hal Rogers and various state and local officials were among those in attendance to celebrate this milestone. “The Appalachian Valley Autism Center is a world-class…