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Cheer camp June 17-19
INEZ — The Martin County High School cheerleading team will host the annual cheer camp June 17-19 at the high school gymnasium in Inez. The camp is for any children 3 years old and up. Instruction will be from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. all three days. The cost is $50...
Paintsville school superintendent to retire July 1
Paintsville Independent Schools Superintendent David Gibson announced June 11 that he will retire effective July 1. Gibson made the announcement at the end of the city school board's regular meeting and said he had "thoroughly enjoyed" his seven years as superintendent. "I've thoroughly enjoyed working with our staff," he said....
Dawn Kinner: New Lady Tiger in charge
A new era is set to begin inside the Paintsville Lady Tigers basketball program as Paintsville named current assistant basketball coach Dawn Kinner as the new Lady Tiger in charge. Kinner is currently the head coach of the Lady Tigers’ volleyball program as well. She is no stranger to...
BSCTC announces Carroll Essay Contest winners
Big Sandy Community and Technical College has announced the inaugural John Carroll Essay Contest winners. BSCTC received submissions from various college and high school students; the essays showcased the talent and creativity of Eastern Kentucky students, according to a statement from BSCTC. The essay themes (patience, professionalism, kindness, simplicity and...
Organizers call on community to support back-to-school bash
INEZ — The Martin County Ministerial Association and Martin County Family Resource and Youth Service Centers have officially announced that their annual back-to-school bash will be held Aug. 1 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. This year’s event will take place at the Inez Freewill Baptist gymnasium located next...
Candidates set for city races with potential for write-in contender in Warfield
INEZ — Following a June 4 deadline, city commission candidates for the November general election are a step closer to getting on the ballot, setting the stage for races in both Inez and Warfield. The Inez City Commission saw four contenders file for its four openings, whereas the Warfield...
Alley Way Benefits seeks pledges for fundraiser to aid local families
INEZ — Alley Way Benefits, a community organization, is once again rallying support for families in need. Founder Ricky Alley announced his commitment to volunteer at a car wash and bake sale this Saturday at Advance Auto in Inez with the goal of raising funds. Alley is seeking sponsors...
Gauze becomes first soccer player from Martin County to play semi-pro
CHATTANOOGA — Former Martin County soccer star Kaitlyn Gauze has made history. The feisty footballer became the first women’s soccer player from Inez to play semi-professionally. Gauze took her talents to Chattanooga, Tennessee, last month after the head coach contacted her within a few hours of her sending...
Bluegrass Care Navigators hosts Pikeville Radio Day
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (WYMT) - Bluegrass Care Navigators hosted its annual Pikeville Radio Day Tuesday, raising money and increasing awareness about its programs. The event, which partnered with Q95 FM (WQHY) in Prestonsburg, shared stories of hospice patients, outreach programs, and more. “We are raising awareness for patients and their families...
Grocery delivery service to close in July
LONDON, Ky. (WYMT) - One grocery delivery service is set to close its doors on July 27. According to a report by the Kentucky Career Center, Yelloh, also known as Schwan’s Home Service will close in five locations across the Commonwealth, including London and Prestonsburg. The report said 51...
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