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Hip-hop artist Lil Jesse and others coming to Big Sandy
PRESTONSBURG — Big Sandy Community & Technical College will host a concert Oct. 7 featuring hip-hop artist Lil Jesse at The Gearheart Auditorium, Prestonsburg Campus. Lil Jesse will perform with other cutting-edge artists to create a super energetic evening on campus. Lil Jesse, a native of Floyd County, has been coming up in the hip-hop
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It’s not too late to register
PRESTONSBURG — It’s not too late to register for college this fall. Big Sandy Community & Technical College offers another great semester beginning Sept. 12. During this twelve-week semester, students can enroll in many core courses needed for their specific degrees. Astronomy, biology, computer science, communications, psychology and math are foundational to many degrees for
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Lady Cards play in soccerama
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN PRESTONSBURG — Martin County played Saturday in the MountainTop Soccerama at Prestonsburg High School and came home with some wins. Each team got to play three 20-minute games. Coach Steven Gauze thought his team played well. “I use these games to try different player combinations and formations and to gauge fitness.
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Rising Dewey Lake affecting roadways
Routes impassable or blocked CITIZEN STAFF REPORT PRESTONSBURG — The rising level of Dewey Lake is affecting state highways in Floyd County. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reported Tuesday that the current lake elevation was 665.08 feet and water gates remained at minimum flow due to downstream flooding. “This will cause the lake level
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Sundy Best plays Burn Run
Sundy Best played a show at the Mountain Arts Center this past Saturday in support of Prestonsburg’s annual Burn Run fundraiser. The Burn Run raises funds for the Shriner’s Cincinnati Burn Unit and is a collaboration between the city, local businesses and the Brothers Keepers Motorcycle Club. The two-day event included vendors, inflatables and kids
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Allen shooter charged in 20-count indictment
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PRESTONSBURG — A Floyd County grand jury handed down a 20-count indictment Monday against the man who took the lives of three police officers and a police K-9 and injured several others June 30 in Allen. Lance Storz, 49, of Railroad Street in Allen, was indicted on three counts of
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Floyd County heals from tragedy
Vigils bring out hundreds to mourn Allen shooting victims BY DALTON STEVENSSTEVENS MEDIA PRESTONSBURG — As Floyd County heals from last week’s tragedy in Allen, hundreds came to a candlelight vigil Sunday at Prestonsburg High School. During a prayer vigil at the Downtown Stage the day before, the community received an incredible reminder of those
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Hefner solo exhibit coming to MAC
Lovely artist recognized BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOVELY — Local artist Hefner will present her latest work at Haus of Hefner, a solo exhibit at the Mountain Arts Center, with an opening reception Aug. 5. Her work will remain on display for the entire month of August and will be available for purchase. Hefner, based
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Kentucky Opry returns July 9
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT PRESTONSBURG — Billie Jean Osborne’s Kentucky Opry returns July 9 and will run through Aug. 20 at the Mountain Arts Center in Prestonsburg, promising a new and exciting performance. This season’s cast includes original members Jody Conley and Tony Whited, entering their 32nd season entertaining east Kentucky. This season will also be
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Big Sandy celebrates adult education grads
PRESTONSBURG — Big Sandy Community & Technical College announced the graduates of the Adult Education Program from 2020-2022. Each graduate earned their GED. The following students were honored June 16 in a graduation ceremony at the Mountain Arts Center: Andrew Adams, Megan Adkins, Halee Adkins, Cassie Anderson, Bryce Artrip, Brenda Bailey, Letasha Bailey, Joe Bailey,
