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Locals nominated for Appy awards
Awards ceremony March 18 BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN PRESTONSBURG — The Appalachian Arts and Entertainment Awards will be held at the Mountain Arts Center March 18. Many local artists and entertainers are nominated for an award, known as an Appy. Voting is open on the awards show’s website now. Kayla Freeman Simpkins of Inez is…
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Hollerwood to host Christmas show Friday at Alley on Main
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — Hollerwood Productions is hosting a “Christmas Extravaganza” Friday at Alley on Main in Paintsville. The show will feature performances by local musicians including Kristofer Lee Bentley and his band the Protectors. Doors open at 6 p.m. Music will begin at 7 p.m. and feature Jesse Osborne, Bobby Lee Caudill,…
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Noah Thompson sign unveiled on U.S. 23
Kris Bentley and Don Rigsby surprise ‘Idol’ during homecoming PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOWMANSVILLE – Lawrence County unveiled the newest change to US-23 on May 17 around 6 p.m. as part of Noah Thompson’s “American Idol” homecoming celebration. As a surprise to the ”Idol” finalist, a sign commemorating his accomplishments was added at the Johnson-Lawrence county…
