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Prison education program artwork on display at Mountain Arts Center
PRESTONSBURG — Artwork created behind prison walls is now on public display at the Mountain Arts Center (MAC). Twenty-five pieces by incarcerated artists and students in the Big Sandy Community and Technical College (BSCTC) Prison Education Program are being exhibited throughout January. The exhibition features a variety of styles and media and includes work by
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Virtual legal clinic to help families prepare for disasters Jan. 21
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT Long before floodwaters rise or wind peels back a roof, the hardest damage from a disaster can begin quietly, in missing paperwork, tangled property titles and unanswered legal questions that delay recovery for months or years. Appalachian Research and Defense Fund (AppalReD) Legal Aid will host a free virtual “Ready and Resilient”
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Inmate dies in Floyd County jail
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT PRESTONSBURG — A Floyd County Detention Center inmate died Saturday after jail staff found him unresponsive from an apparent suicide attempt, according to Ross C. Shurtleff, chief of the Prestonsburg City Police Department. Shurtleff said in a news release that the jail called Prestonsburg/Floyd County 911 at approximately 1 p.m. Nov. 29
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Cardinals fall in heated 2A District 8 title game
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Class 2A District 8 championship Friday night between Martin County and Prestonsburg delivered a full dose of football drama. A night full of big plays, a controversial incident, and a crowd on edge from start to finish as the Blackcats escaped Inez with a 36–30 win. Prestonsburg wasted
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Local high school students commit to career training at Carl D. Perkins
PRESTONSBURG — Around 82 local students from Martin County High School, Johnson Central High School and Paintsville Independent High School took their first step toward brighter futures Sept. 18 during a special Signing Day Event at the Carl D. Perkins Job Corps Center. The day began with a warm welcome from security staff and students
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Evans qualifies for state golf tournament
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PRESTONSBURG — Martin County High School’s Kenadie Evans is heading to the KHSAA State Golf Tournament after finishing fifth at the 11th Region Tournament at Stonecrest Golf Course on Sept. 22. The senior fired an 89 to secure her spot among the state’s best. Teammate Mia James came up just
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Forums to highlight residents rights in long-term care
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT PRESTONSBURG — Residents of long-term care facilities will share their stories at two public forums next week, part of a national campaign to raise awareness about dignity and rights in care settings. The events will take place Wednesday, Oct. 2, at 5 p.m. at 110 Resource Court in Prestonsburg, and Thursday, Oct.
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Officials break ground on final section of Mountain Parkway
PRESTONSBURG — Gov. Andy Beshear on Monday joined local, state and federal officials to break ground on the final section of the Mountain Parkway Expansion – a 13-mile stretch of new four-lane highway that will connect Salyersville in Magoffin County to Prestonsburg in Floyd County. The final segment, known as Magoffin-Floyd, is the last of
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Martin County golfers record career-bests
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PRESTONSBURG — Several Martin County High School golfers turned in career-best performances last week at Stonecrest Golf Course. In a nine-hole match Aug. 5, Ryder Duncan tied for fifth place with a 39, his best finish. Blake Lemaster tied for seventh with a 42, while Avery Duncan carded a personal-best
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Cal Ripken All-Stars impress at Stonecrest
12U brings home runner-up BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PRESTONSBURG — The Martin County All-Stars represented the community well in the Cal Ripken District 3 tournament last week at Stonecrest. The 12U were deemed the runner-up after falling short in the championship game to Pikeville. 12U – The championship match featured Martin County against Pikeville
