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A step forward but a long road ahead for water
The plight of Martin County’s water system is a grave reminder of the critical condition of infrastructure in the region and Kentucky’s 5th Congressional District. The recent request by U.S. Representative Harold “Hal” Rogers for $5 million in funding for Martin County, part of an $85.85 million Community Project Funding package, is a step in…
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Be proud to live in Appalachia
BY KYLE LOVERN I was talking to an old-timer a few years back, interviewing an elderly person for a story. She lived deep in at the top of a mountaintop above what we call a “holler.” As you might imagine, the view of the mountains was just fantastic. As we sat there and gazed over…
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BSCTC offers Appalachian Studies Certificate Program
PRESTONSBURG — Big Sandy Community and Technical College announced the launch of its Appalachian Studies Certificate. This exciting offering reflects a dedication to fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of the Appalachian region’s rich heritage and distinctive cultural traditions. The Appalachian Studies Certificate is designed to provide students with a better understanding of the Appalachian…
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Working together is essential for every family
BY DR. GLENN MOLLETTE I was not quite 5 years old when I stood, looking up the steps to our upstairs, yelling, “Mommy hurry, Mamaw is dying.” My grandmother Ina Hinkle and aunt Maude Hinkle were in the room trying to comfort my Mamaw Mollette. Throughout the morning she had been sick. She had complained…
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Kyle’s Korner: Growing a garden is rewarding
It takes us back to our roots BY KYLE LOVERN Growing a garden has become trendy. But that’s not a bad thing. There is something about planting your seeds and plants and nurturing them. Watching them grow, then reaping the benefits of getting fresh vegetables right out of your own backyard is quite rewarding. Of…
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Appy’s finalists announced
EKY dominates list of top talent BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN PRESTONSBURG — The Appalachian Arts and Entertainment Awards announced the top finalists for each award category on the Big Sandy Community and Technical College Facebook page Monday. Several artists and entertainers from eastern Kentucky and the surrounding area were selected as finalists by voters. The…
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Kyle’s Korner: Appalachian slang is something we can relate to
BY KYLE LOVERN Growing up in this region, I’m sure many of you have heard certain sayings or Appalachian slang handed down by your parents and grandparents throughout the years. My dad had a lot of these and I can recall many he used all the time. One of my favorites was, “He is more…
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