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BSCTC offers Appalachian Studies Certificate Program
PRESTONSBURG — Big Sandy Community and Technical College announced the launch of its Appalachian Studies Certificate. This exciting offering reflects a dedication to fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of the Appalachian region’s rich heritage and distinctive cultural traditions. The Appalachian Studies Certificate is designed to provide students with a better understanding of the Appalachian
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Nominate your favorite Appalachian talent for 2024 Appy Awards
PRESTONSBURG — The deadline to nominate your favorite Appalachian talent for the 2024 Appy Awards is Oct. 17. Big Sandy Community and Technical College and the Mountain Arts Center announced the 2024 event is set for March 16 at the MAC. According to Jill Hamlin, assistant director of Fine Arts for Big Sandy Community and
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Lady Cards mercy-rule Prestonsburg, drop two others
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Martin County Lady Cards mercy-ruled Prestonsburg to break a 12-game losing streak last week. The Lady Cardinals dropped two district games 5-4 to Magoffin County and 10-5 to Paintsville, then bounced back Friday at home to send Prestonsburg home with a 17-1 whipping. Below is a recap of all three
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Sundy Best and friends return to Archer Park
BY BUGS DIXON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PRESTONSBURG — Sundy Best hosted their third annual Kinfolk Reunion on Friday and Saturday, May 5 and 6. Events included live music from Sundy Best and other Appalachian artists as well as a family-friendly “Kidfolk” gathering Saturday morning. All events took place in Archer Park in Sundy Best’s hometown of
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Louisville Orchestra will perform in Prestonsburg, Pikeville and Harlan
‘In Harmony’ tour made possible through budget appropriation by state legislature Music Director Teddy Abrams and members of the Louisville Orchestra will perform in three Eastern Kentucky cities this month as part of “In Harmony – The Commonwealth Tour of the Louisville Orchestra,” the orchestra’s two-year, free-to-experience statewide tour throughout Kentucky. Prestonsburg, Pikeville and Harlan
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Lady Cards go 2-0 in doubleheader
Horn picks up first wins as head coach BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PRESTONSBURG — Coach Josh Horn picked up his first wins as head coach of the Martin County softball team in a doubleheader Saturday in Prestonsburg. The Lady Cardinals caged Prestonsburg 19-4 in four innings, then finished off West Carter 17-7. “We had
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Appy winners announced
BY PHILL BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PRESTONSBURG — The Appalachian Arts and Entertainment Awards ceremony was held Saturday in Prestonsburg. Winners from across the 13 Appalachian states were announced and honored with grand pomp and circumstance at the Mountain Arts Center. Winners each received a trophy commemorating their achievement, the coveted “Appy.” Kentuckians were well-represented among
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McCall Art Gallery to host MOU, In Moments by Brooklynn Dyer-Watkins
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. — Brooklynn Dyer-Watkins was born and raised in Magoffin County. After graduating high school, she moved away from home and family to explore the world and find her calling. Dyer-Watkins found a passion for art along the way, obtaining her Bachelor of Arts from Morehead State University and her master’s in Arts in
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Martin County JV finishes as 15th Region runner-up
Martin County’s Devan Maynard soars to the rim to lay up an easy bucket for the Cardinals. (Citizen photo by Boo Newsome) PRESTONSBURG, Ky. — Martin County Cardinals Junior Varsity lost to a good Shelby Valley team to finish as runner-up in the 15th Region JV Invitational held Saturday at Prestonsburg High School. The Cardinals
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Big Sandy Community and Technical College and City of Prestonsburg sign MOA for Sensory Friendly Playground
BY JENNIFER LITTLE PRESTONSBURG, Ky. — Members of Big Sandy Community and Technical College, City of Prestonsburg officials, Floyd County Board of Education members, Kent Rose Foundation members and others were present last week for the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement at the Mountain Arts Center to establish a Sensory Playground on the college
