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Gene Randall Preece Obituary
Gene Randall Preece 2026 Gene Randall Preece, 84, of Richmond, passed away peacefully Jan. 18, 2026, in Irvine. Gene was a graduate of Goodwill Academy, where he was honored by the Mayor of Washington, DC, upon graduation. He went on to a dedicated career, retiring from Lord & Taylor Department Store after 25 years of
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Martin County students earn academic honors at EKU
RICHMOND — Two students from Martin County have earned academic honors at Eastern Kentucky University for the Fall 2024 semester. Abbie Grace Clark, a finance major from Inez, received the president’s Award, the university’s highest undergraduate academic distinction. This honor is reserved for students who achieve a perfect 4.0 GPA for the semester. Taylor LeighAnn
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Prescription for Kentucky: EKU’s proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine
BY DAVID MCFADDIN EKU PRESIDENT For many Kentuckians including myself, the mission to improve access to quality healthcare across our state—especially in rural areas—is deeply personal. As an Eastern Kentuckian and the president of a university serving the state’s most underserved communities, I feel a profound responsibility to help our friends and neighbors get the
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Martin County golfers Evans and Deskins compete in state All ‘A’
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT RICHMOND — Kenadie Evans and Jaylee Deskins competed in the state All “A” Classic on Sunday at Gibson Bay Golf Course in Richmond. Evans finished tied for 16th, shooting a 91, while Deskins tied for 38th in a field of over 90 golfers. Both athletes secured their places in the state competition
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U.S. Veterans Magazine names EKU as a Top Veteran-Friendly School
RICHMOND, Ky. — Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) was recognized as a Top Veteran-Friendly School by U.S. Veterans Magazine. This comes in addition to EKU’s top two ranking for Military FriendlyⓇ Schools and No. 1 ranking in Kentucky for “Best for Vets” by Military Times. “EKU would not be the institution it is today without our
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Preparing for takeoff: EKU’s professional flight program
RICHMOND — At Eastern Kentucky University (EKU), the professional flight program is training the next generation of pilots with a highly immersive approach to aviation education. The only program of its kind in Kentucky, EKU Aviation allows students to get hands-on experience in a real-world learning environment. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a
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EKU becomes first Kentucky university to accept SNAP benefits on campus
Tags: food insecurity, pod markets, students, school of opportunity, snap benefits, supplemental nutrition assistance program, eastern kentucky university BY ETHAN SIRLES RICHMOND — Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) and Aramark, the school’s food service provider, recently announced that EKU will be the first school in the Aramark Collegiate Hospitality Midwest region with a convenience store (POD) accepting
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James and Deskins turn in solid performances in All ‘A’ state tournament
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT RICHMOND — Two Martin County High School golfers turned in solid performances in the All “A” Classic state tournament Saturday. Senior Jake James and junior Jaylee Deskins were both in Richmond for the boys and girls tournaments – James at Gibson Bay Golf Course and Deskins at the University Club of Arlington.
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All ‘A’ bracket set
Tickets online only Martin County Cardinals (14-2) will play in the All “A” Classic Statewide Basketball Tournament on Thursday, Jan. 26. Gametime is set for 10 a.m. at McBrayer Arena on the campus of Eastern Kentucky University. The Cardinals will face the Harlan Green Dragons (17-2) coached by Derrick Akal. Tickets are $10 and must
