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Starlink donation bolsters emergency connectivity in Martin County
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Emergency Management and first responders will soon have improved connectivity thanks to a donation of a Starlink RV unit facilitated by Joshua Ball, chief operating officer of SOAR, and Dalton Stevens of Stevens Media Services. This effort addresses a critical communication gap that was brought to…
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A final nod to the Legend and the Dean of Press Row
BY JOSHUA BALL The passing of Teddy Paynter has been difficult to process. We had talked about spending some time together soon. That didn’t and won’t happen. We went on to do other things in life, but every time we saw one another it was just like the good ol’ days and we didn’t miss…
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SOAR Gala honors economic achievement in eastern Kentucky
BY PHILL BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PRESTONSBURG — The 2024 SOAR Gala was a showcase of accomplishments and the forward momentum of Appalachia Kentucky. Presented by Kentucky Power and hosted by Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR), the gala recognized individuals and organizations across 42 Appalachian counties who have made significant contributions to the region’s economic development…
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SOAR Innovation POWER team ignites entrepreneurial ecosystems in eastern Kentucky
BY PHILL BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — In a significant development for the region, Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR) unveiled its Innovation POWER team, poised to transform eastern Kentucky’s economy. Bolstered by a nearly $1.5 million Appalachian Regional Commission POWER grant awarded in October 2023, the team will develop a technology-focused entrepreneurial ecosystem across the…
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Having a Ball: Golden Graham and this and that from the EKEBC Tourney
BY JOSHUA BALL Close games write themselves. Paintsville’s thrilling 37-34 win over Eden had many storylines. First, both teams had two losses. Second, Eden was an obvious underdog, having lost to Paintsville, 43-17, earlier in the season. For a half, it looked like the Wildcats were gonna flip the script. That’s when Graham Cox showed…
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Eden oh so close, falls to Paintsville in thriller
BY JOSHUA BALL FOR MOUNTAIN CITIZEN FALLSBURG — Eden was oh so close. The Wildcats’ fourth-quarter rally came up just short as they fell to Paintsville 37-34 in the Eastern Kentucky Elementary Basketball Conference Tournament championship Saturday at Fallsburg Elementary. The Tigers (12-2) only lost to North Magoffin and Louisa East in the regular season.…
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Having a ball
BY JOSHUA BALL FOR THE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN BJ Endicott’s shirt says “Family” on the front with the “m” symbolic of a Wildcat claw. It’s more than just a word for Eden Elementary’s girls’ basketball coach. It’s everything, and it shows. Following Saturday’s 28-12 win over Inez to claim the Eastern Kentucky Elementary Basketball Conference A-Team…
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Blaine, Paintsville, Louisa East take home opening round wins in EKEBC Tournament
Inez advances by draw BY JOSHUA BALL Night 1 PAINTSVILLE — Blaine, Paintsville, and Louisa East notched opening-round victories Monday night in the opened gym round of the Eastern Kentucky Elementary Conference (EKEBC) Tournament at Paintsville Elementary School. Here is a recap Monday’s games. Blaine 47 – Warfield 37 Skyler Featherolf tickled the twine for…
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Back to my roots
BY JOSHUA BALL I’ve written sports off and on (mostly on) for more than 25 years. At the age of 15, a chance encounter with a substitute teacher at the former Sheldon Clark High School turned into what would be an opportunity of a lifetime. That is when I went to work as a sportswriter…
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