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Local ministry takes mission to Guatemala
Eastern Kentucky missionaries build houses, visit orphanages BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN SANTA MARIA DE JESUS, Guatemala — Louisa-based 828 Global Ministry Partners took a team of locals to Santa Maria de Jesus, Guatemala, to build houses and visit orphanages June 1-8. The team of 13 included two Martin Countians, Blake Dials and his stepfather Eric…
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Historic Courthouse will open once permits secured
Occupancy laws prevent open house, weddings, class reunion BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The opening of the Historic Martin County Courthouse has hit a delay. The building was due to open officially June 5. Martin County Tourism chairperson Nita Collier announced in a special board meeting May 31 that the Open House, along with…
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About 440 kids and teens compete for top angler at Paintsville Lake
“The flow of kids and smiles was nonstop. We could not have asked for a better day.” –Gina Rose, Kent Rose Foundation chair BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — Casting for Kids held two fishing tournaments for kids ages 4–18 at Paintsville Lake Saturday. The tournaments were held June 4 as part of Kentucky’s Free…
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Sundy Best announces tour dates with Muscadine Bloodline
BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN PRESTONSBURG – Eastern Kentucky’s favorite folk-rock duo Sundy Best and Alabama country duo Muscadine Bloodline announced a series of tour dates together on social media Wednesday as part of Muscadine Bloodline’s Countryband Contraband Tour. Sundy Best is an acclaimed country/folk-rock duo comprised of Nicholas Jamerson and Kristofer Lee Bentley of Prestonsburg.…
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UK, CDC collaborate to improve health in county
BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN LEXINGTON — The CDC’s High Obesity Program (HOP) funds initiatives in Martin County in collaboration with the University of Kentucky’s Extension Program to improve the overall health index of the county. The national grant program has provided funding and support for food pantries, farmers markets and physical activities in the county…
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Noah Thompson wins ‘American Idol’ Season 20
“Go after your dreams, do it scared and trust the process.” –Noah Thompson BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN Noah Thompson emerged victorious on Sunday night’s season finale of “American Idol.” From his powerhouse performances to his humble victory speech, Thompson stayed true to himself for the Season 20 final episode. The singing competition’s final episode was…
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Tyler Childers surprises Fallsburg Summer Stage with closing performance
Small town, regional acts, national appeal “It has been a hot minute since I played Fallsburg.” –Tyler Childers BY PHILL BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN FALLSBURG — Tyler Childers made a surprise appearance in Fallsburg Friday, closing out the first of two nights for this year’s Fallsburg Summer Stage. Childers was an unannounced replacement for Town Mountain,…
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UK researchers seek citizens for new drinking water study
Study examines strategies to reduce disinfection byproducts in water BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Researchers at the University of Kentucky are seeking citizens from Martin and Letcher counties to participate in a drinking water study as part of the Mountain Drinking Water Project. Participants will be trained as citizen scientists to collect monthly tap…
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Noah Thompson brings ‘American Idol’ to Louisa
Day of celebration draws thousands BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOUISA – Noah Thompson, breakout “American Idol” star, returned home to Louisa to celebrate earning a spot in the singing competition’s Top 3 finalists. He was welcomed home by tens of thousands of Louisa natives, fellow eastern Kentuckians and fans who traveled long distances to participate…
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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…
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