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BOE honors Martin County FCCLA students for national wins
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Board of Education opened its Aug. 11 meeting by celebrating four FCCLA students who earned top honors at the National Leadership Conference in Orlando. Superintendent Larry James praised the student’s achievements, noting that longtime FCCLA adviser Connie Harless recently retired. Her successor Nicole Hinkle, he
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Shoemaker attends Kentucky Governor’s School for the Arts
LOUISVILLE — Thomas Shoemaker of Martin County was among more than 500 student-artists from across Kentucky who completed the 2025 Governor’s School for the Arts (GSA) this summer. Shoemaker, a graduate of Johnson Central High School, participated in the drama discipline during the tuition-free, three-week program at the University of Kentucky. Students were immersed in
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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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Martin County FCCLA students earn gold, capture National Championship in Orlando
INEZ — Martin County High School FCCLA members earned national recognition at the FCCLA National Leadership Conference in Orlando, with two students taking first place in the nation and three others bringing home gold. The event, held July 5–9, brought together thousands of student leaders from across the country for competitions, leadership workshops and career
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MSU hosts Rogers Scholars and Rogers Explorers
Morehead State University once again hosted some of Kentucky’s most promising high schoolers last month as it welcomed programs for Rogers Scholars and Rogers Explorers. MSU welcomed 49 Rogers Scholars to campus in June. The flagship program for the Center for Rural Development, created through the vision of U.S. Congressman Harold “Hal” Rogers (KY-05), provides
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Puppetry workshop offers hands-on fun, learning for students
WARFIELD — Students in grades 6 through 12 can take part in a fun, hands-on summer workshop where they will learn the art of puppetry. Led by the Hope Puppeteers, the puppet ministry training sessions are held every Monday—except the fourth Monday of each month—from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Warfield Park Community Center.
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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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How SB 181 impacts teacher-student communications
During the 2025 Regular Session, the General Assembly passed several pieces of legislation focused on protecting and supporting Kentucky’s most vulnerable. Without a doubt, at the top of that list are our children. One of the most significant measures passed to protect our youth was Senate Bill 181. This legislation addresses electronic communications like texts
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Martin County FCCLA shows off award-winning projects
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Students from the Martin County chapter of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) captivated Kiwanis Club members with demonstrations of their award-winning projects. FCCLA adviser Connie Harless introduced a group of six students during the Kiwanis luncheon Thursday at Giovanni’s in Inez. “I just want to
