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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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Noah Thompson Top 3 Finalist on ‘American Idol’
LOS ANGELES — Louisa construction worker Noah Thompson moves on to the “American Idol” Top 3 after his performance in Sunday night’s episode. Thompson will be competing in the final round of “American Idol” live this Sunday, May 22 at 8 p.m. on ABC. On Sunday night’s episode, Thompson performed “So Small” by Carrie Underwood,
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Noah Thompson releases debut single ‘One Day Tonight’
PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOS ANGELES – Noah Thompson, Louisa construction worker turned breakout “American Idol” star, released his first single Friday, May 13 at 12:01 a.m. eastern time. “One Day Tonight” is an upbeat pop country love song about sharing your dreams with the one you love. Each of the “American Idol” Top 5 released
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Noah Thompson plays Sundy Best song on ‘American Idol,’ moves on to Top 5
“‘Painted Blue’ has always been a favorite of mine and Sundy Best songs are some of my favorites.” —Noah Thompson “Vote for Noah!” —Kristofer Lee Bentley, Sundy Best BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOS ANGELES — Louisa construction worker Noah Thompson is in the “American Idol” Top 5 after his virtual acoustic performances of “Landslide” by
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Sundy Best returns to Prestonsburg
Kinfolk Reunion brings lower overdoses, suicides and domestic violence “The numbers for suicides, overdoses, domestic [abuse calls]… during the period around Kinfolk… they lowered.” –Prestonsburg Mayor Les Stapleton BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN PRESTONSBURG — Eastern Kentucky’s favorite country/folk-rock duo held their second annual Kinfolk Reunion at Jenny Wiley Amphitheater and Archer Park in Prestonsburg this
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Kendyl & Friends raising money for all-inclusive playground in Warfield
Diversity, inclusion, belonging; a place for all BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Kendyl and Friends Foundation, Eastern Kentucky ASD & SPD Support Group and Martin County Tourism Board are bringing an inclusive playground to Martin County. President of Eastern Kentucky ASD and SPD Support Group Kelli Jo Kirk (née Blair) is coordinating the project
