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Harvest Fest draws big crowd
BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Harvest Festival drew a large crowd Friday and Saturday in downtown Inez. From the vendors to the activities and games to the top-notch performances, this year’s festival had something for everyone. In the scarecrow competition, Martin County Healthcare Facility claimed victory in the business category and…
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Kaitlyn and Wesley Hager star in Tyra Madison video
BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Tyra Madison, originally from Knott County, just released a music video for her new single “Bridesmaids.” The video features Martin County’s own Kaitlyn and Wesley Hager. The video was filmed at the scenic Sunset Ridge Farm in Morgan County and features Madison singing in front of a chapel where…
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Heritage Harvest Tour Sept. 24
Self-guided drive through Appalachia BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN LAWRENCE COUNTY — On Sept. 24, nine farms, churches and artisans will be participating in a self-guided tour through Lawrence and Boyd counties. The nine locations will be active from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and can be visited in any order. Mount Olive Freewill Baptist Church…
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Homecoming Septemberfest brings thousands to Louisa
BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOUISA — Lawrence County’s annual fall festival Septemberfest brought a long line of big names out for a homecoming celebration this past weekend including Tyler Childers, Noah Thompson and Ricky Skaggs. This Septemberfest fell on the bicentennial anniversary year of the founding of Lawrence County and celebrated the musical accomplishments of…
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BOE discusses building repairs, student enrichment
BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Board of Education met Monday night to discuss roofing repairs, Response to Intervention and Enrollment numbers. FCCLA advisor Connie Harless and two of her students, Mikaela Preston and Jade Preece, attended the meeting to present a dish that won an egg-based cooking competition from the Kentucky…
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Tyler Childers wears Charles Booker shirt for closing performance of Septemberfest
BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOUISA — Tyler Childers performed with his band the Food Stamps in downtown Louisa Saturday night as part of this year’s Septemberfest, a U.S. 23 Country Music Highway Homecoming. Childers took the stage around 9:30 p.m. wearing a Charles Booker for U.S. Senate T-shirt. This gesture was both praised and criticized…
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Panel talks harm reduction
BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A coalition of addiction recovery and healthcare leaders from the community met for a discussion on harm reduction in Inez Tuesday. Citizens were encouraged to attend in person and virtually via Zoom. Panelists included Steve Ward, director of Martin County Health Department; Dr. Lesley Dotson with Big Sandy Healthcare;…
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Tyler Childers announces upcoming triple-album ‘Can I Take My Hounds to Heaven?’
“I suspect it will win a Grammy. No fooling. It’s groundbreaking.” –Laid Back Country Picker BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOUISA — Lawrence County native Tyler Childers announced on social media that he will be releasing a triple-album featuring new songs and arrangements. The album is set to be released on September 30 via Hickman Holler…
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Community discussion on harm reduction strategies Tuesday
BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A panel discussion in Inez on harm reduction and syringe exchange programs intends to clarify misconceptions, increase understanding and empower the community. The event will be held 10 a.m.-noon Tuesday at the Martin County Cooperative Extension Office. The panel will consist of community health care and addiction treatment leaders and…
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BSACAP seeking more youth workers
BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Big Sandy Area Community Action Program is looking for more youth workers in Martin County. BSACAP representatives Jamie Welch and Cara Hager were guest speakers Thursday at the Greater Martin County Kiwanis Club meeting and shared some information. Welch told the group that BSACAP seeks to help more workers…
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