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EDA’s acquisition of historic Inez Deposit Bank kindles downtown revitalization
INEZ — The Martin County Economic Development Authority (EDA) received the deed to the historic Inez Deposit Bank building. EDA Chairman James Ayers announced in the April 24 meeting that owners Jim and Linda Booth signed the deed April 2. In response to this acquisition, EDA Director Carolea Mills...
Lady Cards on 3-game win streak
INEZ — The Martin County High School Lady Cards softball team rolled past Grace Christian 7-6 and Tolsia in a doubleheader 10-4, 13-9 to win three in a row April 23 and Saturday in Inez. The following is a recap of last week’s action:. MCHS vs. Grace Christian.
Belfry High School introduces four new head coaches
PIKE COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - On Monday afternoon, student-athletes gathered in the Belfry High School auditorium for the introduction of four new head coaches. Brent Perry, Hannah Muncy, Kiersten Stanley and Marcos Paz were all named head coaches in four different sports. Perry, a Knox County native and Barbourville High...
Mingo County again recognizes telecommunicators week
Much in the same way some people take their local volunteer fire departments for granted until they experience a house fire and need their services, the same could be said about telecommunications workers until something like a fire or health emergency arises and their professional help is needed. However, when...
Tug Valley softball to start section play Monday
NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — The Tug Valley Lady Panthers softball team is scheduled to open its seven-team Class A Region 4 Section tournament Monday, April 29 at home against Huntington St. Joe. Tug Valley (16-6), coached by Rocky Hall, is the No. 3 seed. The St. Joe Irish are No....
Lady Rangers crush Gilbert, drop pair to Chapmanville
CHAPMANVILLE – The Lenore Middle School softball team dropped its second straight game to Chapmanville as the Lady Rangers lost 10-3 on Tuesday night at CMS. Chapmanville led just 3-2 after one inning and 4-3 after three before breaking the game open with a four-spot in the fourth and then adding two more insurance runs in the sixth.
Nelly to perform at Appalachian Wireless Arena
PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WSAZ) - American rapper and singer, Nelly, is set to perform at the Appalachian Wireless Arena, officials announced on Monday. The concert will happened on September 14 at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 3, at 10am. For tickets visit the Community Trust Bank Box Office...
Paintsville/Johnson County Chamber of Commerce hosts Legislative Breakfast
After a busy 2024 session of the Kentucky General Assembly, local legislators say that, though challenges remain, the session was a successful one for Johnson County and the commonwealth. According to 31st District Sen. Phillip Wheeler, R-Pikeville and 97th Dist. state Rep. Bobby McCool, R-Van Lear, this year’s session included...
Williams signs with Morehead State
INEZ — Martin County Lady Cardinals star point guard Laken Williams has committed to advancing her basketball and academic career with the Morehead State Lady Eagles. Williams, who averaged 20.0 points per game this season and scored a total of 2,131 points over her four-year tenure at Martin County High School, solidifies her position as the leading scorer for the Lady Cardinals. Her contributions helped lead the team to back-to-back 57th District titles and three consecutive 20-win seasons.
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