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Inez principal appointed to state advisory council
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Amanda Branham Fields, principal of Inez Elementary School will serve a three-year term on the Commissioner’s Principal Advisory Council (PrAC) for the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE). The PrAC provides the Commissioner of Education with direct input from school leaders across the state. Its mission is to ensure…
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Martin County students earn dean’s, president’s list honors at BSCTC
Several Martin County students have been recognized for their academic excellence at Big Sandy Community and Technical College, earning spots on the dean’s and president’s lists for the fall 2024 semester. The dean’s list honors students who maintain a GPA of 3.5 or higher while completing at least 12 credit hours. Cameron Harmon and Ashley…
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Morehead State receives $4 million to expand SpaceTrek to West Virginia
Morehead State University has received nearly $4 million in federal funding to expand its SpaceTrek initiative, a program designed to address workforce deficits in the aerospace industry and encourage greater participation by women in the field. The grant, awarded through the Appalachian Regional Commission’s Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE) program, will allow SpaceTrek…
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Eden dominates District Governor’s Cup
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — The battle for academic supremacy in Governor’s Cup District 116 came to a close this weekend, with Eden Elementary emerging as the undisputed powerhouse. Warfield Elementary hosted the event at Martin County High School. Facing stiff challenges from Inez Elementary, Warfield Elementary and W.R. Castle, the students of Eden proved…
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Martin County Band students play in All-District Concert
Three Martin County High School Band students performed Saturday at the Kentucky Music Educators Association All-District Band Concert. The annual concert took place at the Ramada Inn in Paintsville. Caroline Russell, Aaron Horn and Madison Dickey were selected to the prestigious 100-member ensemble through a competitive audition process. These talented musicians, under the guidance of…
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Martin County students named to Morehead State dean’s list
MOREHEAD — Nine students from Martin County have earned a place on the Morehead State University dean’s list for the Fall 2024 semester, the university announced. Seven students from the College of Science and Engineering achieved academic distinction: Madelyn Crum of Debord, along with Dennison Davis, Addison Duncan, Allicen Grayson, Matthew Dials and Dalton McCoy,…
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Morehead State is building an 80,000-square-foot residence hall
As Morehead State University moves forward with revitalizing its campus, it is focusing on improving the on-campus living experience for current and future students. MSU is building a new 80,000-square-foot residence hall that will house 310 students across four floors. A groundbreaking ceremony was held in October and construction is currently underway. The MSU Board…
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Inez students receive honors at UC
The University of the Cumberlands honored several students from Inez for their outstanding academic achievement during the fall 2024 semester, the Office of Academic Affairs announced. Alana Maynard and Kenneth Jude secured spots on the President’s List by maintaining a perfect 4.0 grade-point average, earning an “A” in UC Engage, and staying in good academic…
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Local students earn honors at Alice Lloyd College
PIPPA PASSES — Alice Lloyd College recognized several students from Martin County for their academic achievements during the fall 2024 semester. Alyssa Allen achieved a perfect 4.0 grade-point average for a place on the President’s List. Isaiah Zuidema earned a spot on the Dean’s Distinguished List by maintaining a GPA between 3.75 and 3.99. The…
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Warfield Elementary hosts annual science fair
Warfield Elementary School hosted its annual science fair this week exhibiting the hard work and creativity of its fourth and fifth grade students. Projects covered a range of scientific disciplines with top prizes awarded in Physical Science, Earth Science and Life Science categories. Fourth grader Harper Lawson claimed the overall prize, impressing judges with a…
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