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Scholarships for students to study engineering, construction and build careers with KYTC
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is accepting applications through Feb. 1 for engineering and construction management scholarships that include paid summer employment and post-graduation job placement. Three types of higher education scholarships are offered for current or upcoming Kentucky university and college students who apply by Feb. 1. Up to 25 scholarships will be awarded for
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Lafferty receives first college offer
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County football standout Crayson “Bones” Lafferty received his first official college offer this weekend from Midway University. The Cardinal senior visited the scenic Midway campus earlier this season and impressed coaches with his performance on both sides of the ball. Lafferty, known for his defensive dominance, currently
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UK King’s Daughters invests $533,000 in scholarships
UK King’s Daughters announced Thursday a contribution of $533,000 in matching funds to support students pursuing medical-related degrees at three local colleges and universities. The matching funds add to recent grants from Kentucky’s Healthcare Workforce Investment Fund, established by the Kentucky General Assembly in 2023 as a public–private partnership to help grow and sustain the
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Record-breaking scholarship awards include nine Martin County students
The Kentucky Farm Bureau Education Foundation announced Monday that it awarded more than $810,000 in scholarships to 601 high school seniors this year, the largest total in the program’s 71-year history. In partnership with 110 county Farm Bureaus, the foundation awarded scholarships to students across the state pursuing post-secondary education, bringing the program’s lifetime total
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From Martin County to Oxford and med school: Kiwanis honors two rising stars
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Kiwanis Club of Greater Martin County awarded scholarships Thursday to two standout Martin County High School graduates whose ambitions stretch from the hills of eastern Kentucky to the halls of Oxford and medical school. Laura Hale and Brandi Jude each received $1,000 during a celebratory luncheon at
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Morehead State approves plan to increase student scholarships and transform campus
MOREHEAD — The Morehead State University Board of Regents held its quarterly meeting on Friday, approving several key initiatives aimed at supporting students and transforming campus facilities. One of the most significant actions was the adoption of the University’s 2025-26 operating budget, which includes an increase in student scholarship funding. “MSU is fully committed to
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OWE1 launches Kennadi’s Kindness Scholarship
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Morehead State player and former Martin County star Brady Dingess is channeling his efforts into giving back to his home community through the establishment of the “Kennadi’s Kindness” Scholarship. Operating under his OWE1 organization, Dingess is utilizing basketball workouts as a means to raise funds for the initiative
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Goble awarded Stanley and Karen Pigman Scholarship
LEXINGTON — Bradley Goble of Martin County High School has been awarded the prestigious Stanley and Karen Pigman Scholarship and enrollment in the Pigman Scholars Program at the University of Kentucky Pigman College of Engineering for the 2024-2025 school year. Goble will receive financial support as he works toward his degree in engineering. He will
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Martin County standout Noah Mollette signs with Kentucky Christian University
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County’s Noah Mollette signed his letter of intent to play football at Kentucky Christian University during a ceremony May 13 in the Martin County High School Auditorium. The lineman’s family, teammates and coaches joined him for the big moment. “We’re all excited for him,” head football coach
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Crum signs with Kentucky Christian
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — May 17 was a monumental day for senior Tate Crum. The offensive lineman signed to continue his football career with Kentucky Christian University as friends and family gathered around at Martin County High School. The Cardinal began his football career when he fell in love with the sport
