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The Nest at BSCTC continues to provide support to students
PRESTONSBURG — Each month, over 100 students at Big Sandy Community and Technical College visit The Nest located on the Prestonsburg Campus. The Nest is a resource center catering to the needs of BSCTC students. The Nest offers essential resources to students facing various challenges, including food insecurity. With a commitment to ensuring no student…
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Police capture ‘violent felon’ after intense pursuit
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PRESTONSBURG — The Prestonsburg City Police apprehended a man they labeled a “violent felon” Feb. 21. The capture of Thomas Price of Johnson County followed a high-stakes chase and an intense manhunt that spanned several hours. The pursuit began when Sgt. Darrell Preston identified a late model two-door Honda sedan…
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3D mammography available in Prestonsburg
PRESTONSBURG — UK King’s Daughters Prestonsburg offers 3D mammography screenings Monday through Friday. Screenings are available onboard King’s Daughters mobile unit located right outside the Prestonsburg Family Care Center at 1279 Old Abbott Mountain Road. This service is made possible through a grant in collaboration with the Kentucky Women’s Cancer Screening Program, which supports early…
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BSCTC has over $200K available in scholarship funding
PRESTONSBURG — Big Sandy Community and Technical College has over $200,000 available in scholarship funding and invites students to apply now. Madison Taylor is an example of the impact of scholarships. She is a first-year student enrolled in the dental hygiene program at the Mayor campus of BSCTC and has been honored as a recipient…
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Barbara Morrison’s captivating art takes center stage at McCall Art Gallery
PRESTONSBURG — Local artist and former student Barbara Morrison is showcasing her talent at the McCall Art Gallery on the Prestonsburg Campus of Big Sandy Community and Technical College. Her art show will be available until March 1. The exhibit promises an adventure through Morrison’s evolving artistic journey, spanning the past two to three years…
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BSCTC announces honors lists
PRESTONSBURG — Big Sandy Community and Technical College announced the outstanding achievements of students who earned a place on the dean’s and president’s lists for their exceptional academic performance during the fall semester of 2023. The dean’s list represents high-achieving individuals who have consistently maintained a 3.5 GPA or higher and enrolled in 12 credit…
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Lovely native becomes Prestonsburg’s first female officer in nearly a decade
PRESTONSBURG — Paige Maynard of Lovely has been sworn in as Prestonsburg City Police’s first female officer in almost 10 years. This appointment was officially announced Thursday by the police department. Maynard, a former police telecommunicator for Martin County 911, took the oath of office a week prior. The police department revealed that Prestonsburg Mayor…
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FBI recruiters visit BSCTC, seeking future electronic technicians
PRESTONSBURG — In an initiative to discover the next generation of electronic technicians, the Federal Bureau of Investigation recently sent two recruiters, Ron Laughlin and Matt Hall, from the Louisville branch to visit the electrical programs at Big Sandy Community and Technical College. The goal of this visit was clear: to identify and recruit talented…
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Former Floyd school administrator pleads guilty to sexual assault of minors
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT PRESTONSBURG — April Bradford, 51, of Weeksbury, pleaded guilty Thursday to crimes involving the sexual assault of minors. Bradford pleaded guilty to eight counts of sodomy third degree and 11 counts of sex abuse first degree. A Floyd County grand jury indicted Bradford June 15. During her plea, Bradford admitted to sexually…
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Elliot Contracting collaborates with BSCTC to offer real-world apprenticeship model opportunities
PRESTONSBURG — Elliot Contracting, a construction and contracting company based in Pikeville, is working alongside Big Sandy Community and Technical College to provide apprenticeship model opportunities for students pursuing technical careers. The collaboration bridges the gap between classroom learning and real-world experience, empowering students in their chosen fields. Elliot Contracting will work closely with BSCTC…
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