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Citizen launches website
Sound-Off returns digitally BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN THE INTERNET — The Mountain Citizen has officially launched its newest online platform: MountainCitizen.com. The website may be accessed from any device connected to the Internet by navigating to mountaincitizen.com in your browser. When you arrive on the homepage, you will be greeted by a feed of the…
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Uncommon Sense: Finding hope, life before death
BY GLENN MOLLETTE Most of us have wondered about life beyond the grave. Many today are in search of life before the grave. Given what many people traditionally believe about heaven, eternity and life beyond, it would certainly seem very valuable to think about a life beyond. However, what about life here? The Ukrainian people…
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Kyle’s Korner: Springtime Memories
Growing up in the Tug Valley I love this time of year as springtime valiantly tries to squeeze through the many “winters” we deal with. Hearing all the frogs croaking brings back many fond memories. Seeing the pink dogwood blooms, the red tulips burst out with their bright colors, and the yellow daffodils never fail…
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Uncommon Sense: Living Life Lighter
BY GLENN MOLLETTE Carrying baggage is exhausting. When traveling, we often pack more than we need. When making a trip it’s always easier to travel light. Life is a trip. The longer we live the more we seem to pack and try to carry. Our mind has so many shelves, drawers and spaces for luggage…
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AlleyWay collecting donations
Editor: Once again, Ricky Alley and AlleyWay Benefits are asking for your help so we may help others. The Bible tells us we can do all things through Christ who gives us strength. So with God on our side and your assistance, we will be able to reach and help many. Our benefit gospel sings…
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Inflation has hit hard, affects most everyone
Country singer Marty Stuart has a song that many of us can relate to these days — “There’s too much month at the end of the money.” His song hits the nail directly on the head. Inflation has hit many of us hard in the last few months. Gasoline averages $4 per gallon in the…
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Uncommon Sense: Moderation, balance, rigid flexibility
BY DR. GLENN MOLLETTE Most doctors will encourage their patients not to overdrink alcohol. Too much might cause you to fall and impairs an individual’s ability to make good decisions or drive an automobile. Going on a binge of anything may not be a positive decision. Giving up food for a day will make you…
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Child sexual abuse plagues Kentucky
Using it as a political ploy is disgusting BY LINDA BLACKFORDLEXINGTON HERALD-LEADER If you vote for Ketanji Brown Jackson, you’re “pro-pedophile,” according to QAnon darling Rep. Majorie Taylor Greene, and if you talk about acceptance in Estill County, you’re a groomer, according to my Twitter feed. That’s what it seemed like this week, in Kentucky,…
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What does it take to be important in America?
BY LEE H. HAMILTON Maybe it’s the perspective a long life brings, but I eye with some skepticism the glut of “personal brands” that assault us every day. Celebrities, politicians, journalists—all are “important” in terms of the attention they garner. But who’s really important, and why? My own list would start with some obvious choices.…
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