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ARH Mountain Student Achiever: Carter Justice
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Carter Justice is an ARH Mountain Student Achiever. Justice was a senior at Pikeville High School, where he had a 3.9 GPA. He is a member of the National Honor Society and the Beta Club. Justice was also picked for KMEA All-State choir in each of...
Kermit general election set for next month
The Town of Kermit will be holding its general election next month on June 11. Town officials said early voting begins Wednesday, May 29, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and will extend through June 8 and include both Saturdays. Polls will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m....
BSCTC Celebrates 2024 Commencement
Big Sandy Community and Technical College celebrated its 2024 Commencement ceremony on May 11 at the Mountain Arts Center in Prestonsburg. The ceremony featured special guest speaker Dr. Ryan Quarles, president of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System. Quarles’ speech, according to a statement from BSCTC, highlighted the significant...
Pikeville softball walks off to win 59th District Championship
PIKE COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - The fourth meeting of the softball season between Pikeville and Shelby Valley ended in dramatic, extra-inning fashion. The Lady Panthers escaped with the 59th District Championship crown on a 7-6 victory that took nine innings to achieve. In the first, Pikeville’s Ginna Jones grounded to...
Food, music and Jesus
INEZ — Several gospel groups performed Saturday during a benefit singing in downtown Inez. The event featured a ton of good food and fun and helped raise funds to pay summer camp fees for the Martin County Cardinals Youth Wrestling Club. Performers included Savannah Jo/Wesley Young, Bradley Goble, Caroline...
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