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David Jones named football coach at Mingo Central
Former UK, Belfry standout returning home BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LENORE — As rumored and expected, Mingo Central High School will have David Jones as its new head football coach. The hiring was made official Jan. 30 at the Mingo County Schools Board of Education meeting at Lenore K-8 school, pending certification. Jones, a…
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Tug Valley gymnasium to get bleacher upgrade
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON — What school administrators, coaches and fans have wanted to see at Tug Valley High School’s gymnasium will come to fruition. The basketball and volleyball gym, also used for Physical Education classes, will be getting all-new bleachers installed in the very near future. The Mingo County Board of Education…
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Mountain Citizen honored with Kentucky Press Association awards
BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN LEXINGTON — The Mountain Citizen brought home three awards for news excellence in the 2022 Kentucky Press Association news and advertising contest. The KPA honors top talent in news and advertising across the Commonwealth each year during its annual convention. The 2022 Winter Convention was from Jan. 26-27 at the Hyatt…
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Tug Valley downs county rival Mingo Central
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN RED JACKET — The Tug Valley Panthers defeated county rival Mingo Central in a road contest Jan. 10 up on Miner Mountain to improve to 8-4 on the season. TVHS came into the game ranked No. 4 in Class A. Last season the Miners defeated the young Panthers squad twice.…
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It’s time for the government to release information on UFOs
BY KYLE LOVERN Tennessee Republican congressman Tim Burchett has accused the U.S. government of a “huge cover-up” following a rise in “unidentified aerial phenomena” or UAP, widely known as UFOs (unidentified flying objects). UFOs are not just reported by two guys driving down a country road drinking a six-pack. There used to be a stigma…
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Tug Valley picks up three wins
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN The Tug Valley Panthers added three wins last week against Sherman 88-55 at home, Van 82-55 on the road and Man 73-51 on the road. Below is a recap of the action. Tug Valley 88, Sherman 55 NAUGATUCK — Tug Valley had four players score in double figures as they…
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Hatfield-McCoy Shootout scheduled for Feb. 3-4
Martin County boys slated to play Saturday afternoon BY KYLE LOVERNMOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON — The 21st annual Hatfield-McCoy Shootout will take place Friday and Saturday, Feb. 3-4 at the historic Williamson Fieldhouse. The long-running two-day basketball tournament heads into its 21st year. The H-M Shootout resumed last year after the 2021 tourney was canceled due…
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What comes around goes around
BY KYLE LOVERN We’ve seen it for years. Many things from the past – clothing and fashion styles, toys, TV shows, movies and more things seem to come back and have a resurgence. One of the popular trends today is vinyl records. They have made a huge comeback. We just called them albums back in…
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1951 Kermit mine disaster: Eleven coal miners died in explosion at Burning Springs Collieries
BY KYLE LOVERNMOUNTAIN CITIZEN (Editor’s Note: This is a rewrite of a story Lovern penned in 2006 about the Kermit mine disaster at Burning Springs on Jan. 18, 1951. Information for the original story came from newspaper archives at the Mingo County Library in Williamson and from an interview with the late Clyde Sparks, who…
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Mingo County Sheriff’s Department to test for deputies
BY KYLE LOVERNMOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON — The Mingo County Sheriff’s Department (MCSD) has scheduled testing for a potential list for hiring future deputies. Chief Field Deputy Allen Mounts said the application period opened on Jan. 2 and will continue through Feb. 6 at 4 p.m. Applicants can pick up an application at the MCSD office…
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