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A 113-member band will cheer on Martin County in the Kentucky Sweet 16
Pike Central band to join Martin County bands Thursday at Rupp BY DANNA BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School boys basketball team will compete in the state tournament Thursday accompanied by a 113-member band comprised of three school bands. Martin County High School and Martin County Middle School bands will be joined…
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Martin County fights off Lawrence County 80-71 in OT
PIKEVILLE — Martin County fought off Lawrence County for an 80-71 overtime win Saturday in the 15th Region Tournament semifinals at Appalachian Wireless Arena. A crowd showed up to support their teams in this high-stakes contest that many called the most entertaining game of the tournament. This was the first meeting of the two teams…
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Martin County knocks out Shelby Valley to advance
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE, Ky. — Martin County pulled out a 71-64 win over 59th District runner-up Shelby Valley in the first round of the 15th Region Tournament. The game was played March 2 at Appalachian Wireless Arena. Junior Luke Hale got the Cards on the board with a steal and a putback…
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Lady Cards end with 26-6 record
PIKEVILLE — The Martin County Lady Cards basketball season ended Saturday as they fell to Pikeville in the semifinals of the 15th Region Tournament. Coach Robin Newsome was disappointed with the loss but still proud of her team for the season they accomplished. “No one game can take away from this team’s accomplishments this season,”…
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Free nursing academy open to rising juniors, seniors
Applications close March 31 PIKEVILLE — SOAR is offering rising high school juniors and seniors an opportunity to attend a free two-week Appalachian Nursing Academy July 9-21 at the University of Pikeville. Thirty students will be chosen for the free program that runs July 9-21, but they must apply by the deadline March 31. SOAR…
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STATE-BOUND!
Martin County Cardinals find redemption BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE, Ky. — The Cardinals have found redemption. They’re going to Rupp Arena to play in the Sweet 16 after the COVID pandemic stripped them of that big dance three years ago. Martin County earned the berth in a nail-biting 55-53 battle over Pikeville in…
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Martin County Lady Cards outgun Floyd Central to advance in 15th Regional Tournament
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — Martin County Lady Cardinals defeated Floyd County Central 75-69 Monday night in the opening round of the 15th Region Tournament at Appalachian Wireless Arena in Pikeville. With the win, the Lady Cards advance to the semifinal at 6:30 p.m. Friday to face defending 15th Region champion Pikeville. Junior…
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Accused Allen cop killer Lance Storz found dead in Pike County jail
BY PHILL BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE, Ky. — Lance Storz was found hanged to death in the Pike County Detention Center, the Pike County coroner reported Tuesday morning. Last June, Storz reportedly shot and killed three police officers and a K-9 officer in Allen, Kentucky, as officers attempted to serve an emergency protective order after receiving a…
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Martin County’s Jason James named Coach of the Year in 15th Region
Melinda Feltner, Kensley Feltner, Rylee Samons honored BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — Martin County High School’s boys basketball head coach Jason James has been named 15th Region Coach of the Year by the Kentucky Association of Basketball Coaches. He was among coaches honored in each region Friday. This is the second KABC Coach…
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PMC offering world’s first and only smart knee implant
PIKEVILLE, Ky. — Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) continues to utilize advanced tools and techniques, and the dedicated team at the Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Institute is no exception. On Feb. 6, PMC Orthopedic Surgeon Kevin Pugh, M.D., installed PMC’s first smart knee implant. The Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Institute of Eastern Kentucky at…
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