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‘#unfiltered: Real Jesus, Real You’ March 27 at Archer Park
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT PRESTONSBURG — Students from across the region are invited to an evening of faith, fellowship and high-energy fun during “#unfiltered: Real Jesus, Real You,” a free youth event set for Friday, March 27, at Archer Park in Prestonsburg. Hosted by the Enterprise Association of Southern Baptist Churches, the event begins at 6
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Four-day revival begins March 29 at Mountain Arts Center
PRESTONSBURG — A four-day revival titled “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” will begin Sunday, March 29, at the Mountain Arts Center in Prestonsburg. The revival will feature multiple services and guest speakers over four days, including a former Martin County resident, Rev. Josh Schmidt. Opening day services are scheduled for 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.
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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
