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Pick and Bow brings free after-school music lessons
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT Martin County Pick and Bow, presented by South Arts, meets each Friday after school at Martin County High School, opening the stage to students ages 9 to 18 who want to learn the music of the mountains one note at a time. Local organizer James L. Webb of the Stidham Old Time
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Martin County students named to Morehead State Dean’s List
Morehead State University has announced its Fall 2025 Dean’s List, including 18 students from Martin County. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must complete at least 12 undergraduate credit hours and earn a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher for the semester. The honorees from Martin County represent three academic colleges at the university:
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Pet blessing box opens in Inez
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — On a sunny but cool Monday in Inez, a small wooden structure shaped like a doghouse became the focus of an unusually warm gathering. Students from Martin County High School stood beside local officials and neighbors outside Inez City Hall as a ribbon was cut for the town’s
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Inez Elementary recognizes December Students & Staff of the Month
INEZ — Principal Amanda Fields, teachers and staff recently recognized the December 2025 Students & Staff of the Month at Inez Elementary School. The following students and staff received the honor: Kindergarten Mrs. Cain: Sawyer Vanover Mrs. Moore: Maverick Bragg First Grade Ms. Haney: Edward Summers Second Grade Mrs. Mills: Eli Moore Third Grade Mrs.
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Students take center stage at Board of Education
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Board of Education celebrated student achievement both in and out of the classroom during its meeting Monday at the central office. ‘Medal of Honor’ Martin County Middle School (MCMS) “Congressional Medal of Honor Character Development Program” medal recipients Martha Maynard, Zoe Sammons and Zandra Sammons
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Advanced art students ‘Paint the Plow’
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — A splash of color and creativity now brightens Kentucky’s winter roadways, thanks to Martin County High School’s advanced art class. Under the direction of art teacher Elizabeth Traylor, the students transformed a 12-foot-by-4-foot snowplow blade into a striking mural for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s “Paint the Plow” program. This initiative
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Warfield Elementary names October Students of the Month
WARFIELD — Principal Jessica Jewell, teachers and staff at Warfield Elementary School have announced the Students of the Month for October 2025. The honor students are Axle Guerra, Brooklyn Nichols, Carson Harmon, Chloe Maynard, Evie Queen, Hunter Bowen, Isabella Bowen, Kammi Fletcher, Kaymyn Combs, McKenna Fletcher, McKinna Jude, Randel Grace, Skyler Slone, Tanner Smith, Trey
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Local high school students commit to career training at Carl D. Perkins
PRESTONSBURG — Around 82 local students from Martin County High School, Johnson Central High School and Paintsville Independent High School took their first step toward brighter futures Sept. 18 during a special Signing Day Event at the Carl D. Perkins Job Corps Center. The day began with a warm welcome from security staff and students
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MSU students make an impact
Morehead State University hosted its third annual Make an Impact Day on Sept. 8 and 9, engaging all first-year students through their First-Year Seminar (FYS) course. Designed as a cornerstone experience, Make an Impact Day helps prepare students to become active, engaged citizens who contribute meaningfully to their communities. By connecting classroom learning to purposeful
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Warfield Elementary announces Students of the Month
WARFIELD — Principal Jessica Jewell, along with teachers and staff at Warfield Elementary, recently announced a new group of achievers as the August 2025 Students of the Month. The honorees who demonstrated excellence include the following students: Brock Baker, Davy Bell, Elijah Brewer, Kylie Evans, Lilah Fletcher, Colton Hall, Missy Jude, Harper Lawson, Everleigh Marcum,
