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Martin County JAG students earn national honors in Utah
Martin County students once again proved they can compete with the best in the nation. Students from Martin County High School and Martin County Middle School earned national recognition at the Jobs for America’s Graduates National Career Development Conference held April 30-May 2 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Martin County High School placed in two
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Head Start and Early Learning Bus students debut artwork
INEZ — Martin County Head Start and Early Learning Bus students opened their first art show April 17, transforming the Inez Freewill Baptist Community Building into a gallery of student work. Tables and display areas filled with colorful paintings, abstract designs and personalized canvases created by preschool students, arranged in a gallery-style setting for families
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Warfield kindergarteners steal show at Fiscal Court
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A field trip to the Martin County Fiscal Court turned into a memorable honor for Warfield kindergarten students April 17. They led the Pledge of Allegiance, received a county proclamation and earned a standing ovation from those in attendance. During the special meeting Martin County Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty
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Students, Easter Bunny bring cheer to Martin County Health Care Facility
INEZ — Pastel tablecloths, bright eggs and visits from students and the Easter Bunny helped make Easter extra special for residents at the Martin County Health Care Facility. Children spent time with residents, dipping eggs into colorful dye, posing for photos and sharing conversation. The Easter Bunny made the rounds as well, stopping for keepsake
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District spelling bee crowns top young wordsmiths
INEZ — Martin County’s top young wordsmiths gathered Thursday in the Martin County High School auditorium for the School District Spelling Bee to compete for district honors. When the final word was spelled, Paige Stafford of Eden Elementary, a sixth-grader, claimed first place and the title of district spelling bee champion. Kennedy Mills, an eighth-grader
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Eden Wildcats celebrate at PAWsitive Pep Rally
Due to the excessive amount of school missed because of winter weather, we combined our January and February celebrations into one exciting PAWsitive Pep Rally. Even with the snow days, our Wildcats have continued to work hard and stay committed to learning. We are so proud of their positive attitudes and dedication. Highlights included: Attendance
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MCMS Beta students excel at state, advance to nationals
Students from Martin County Middle School’s Junior Beta Club recently traveled to Lexington to compete in the Junior National Beta State Convention, held March 1–3. The annual convention brought together Beta members from across the state to compete in academic, performing arts and visual arts competitions while celebrating the organization’s pillars of achievement, leadership, character
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MCMS writers sweep Conservation Essay contest; Maynard wins Area 8
WARFIELD — Several seventh- and eighth-grade students from Martin County Middle School (MCMS) recently earned top honors in the 2025 Conservation Essay Contest, demonstrating their knowledge and appreciation for Kentucky’s natural resources. This year’s theme, “Kentucky Wetlands Up Close,” encouraged students to explore the importance of wetlands and their role in protecting wildlife, improving water
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Local students earn academic honors at EKU
RICHMOND — Several local students earned academic honors at Eastern Kentucky University for the Fall 2025 semester. Five students achieved the dean’s list by earning a grade-point average of at least 3.75. Three of those students also received the president’s award, the university’s highest undergraduate academic honor, by attaining a 4.0 grade-point average. Dean’s list
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Martin County students make UK Dean’s List
Three Martin County students made the University of Kentucky Dean’s List for the Fall 2025 semester in recognition of their academic achievement. The honorees are Ashdon E. Kerr, a neuroscience major, Aiden D. Fields, a political science major and Mary E. Connor, a psychology major. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must earn a
