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First semi-pro game is a hit in Inez
INEZ — Fans poured in Saturday to witness history at Martin County High School. The OnPoint Swish played Kentucky’s first women’s professional home game against the Raleigh Aces. The home team did not get the outcome they wanted, but both teams put on a show. The Aces...
Davis receives invite to Louisville camp
INEZ — Martin County guard Peyton Davis has received an invite to the Midwest Academy MadeHoops Showcase in Louisville to take place on July 27 and 28. “It’s awesome to be selected for the MADE event. The best in the country will be there,” Davis said. “I want to show the country what Martin County brings to the table.”
Chalk the Walk, paint a scenery, at Appalachian Artist Festival
INEZ — Transform the Storybook Walk of Inez into a trail of colorful murals using chalk in the ancient tradition of street painting at this year’s Appalachian Artist Festival (AAF). The free “Chalk the Walk” event and additional creative activities for the family are on tap for Aug. 3, courtesy of Martin County 4-H and the UK Martin County Cooperative Extension Office.
Inez Volunteer Fire Department honored for 70 years of service
INEZ — The Inez Volunteer Fire Department (IVFD) was honored by Martin County Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty and the Fiscal Court on Thursday in recognition of its 70 years of service to the community. The celebration took place before the Fiscal Court meeting, where Fire Chief Lee Gauze, Assistant Chief...
The Ville vs La Familia showdown set: Louisville TBT team wins regional championship
The Ville's 83-68 victory Wednesday night over Team DRC in The Basketball Tournament means so much more than a regional championship. The group of mostly former Louisville standouts is now three wins from the tournament's $1 million grand prize; and, to reach the Final Four in Philadelphia, it'll have to go through archrival Kentucky's La Familia. ...
Jefferson County Clerk speaks on ransomware attack, asks customers to bear with them as they resolve issue
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ky. — Jefferson County Clerk Bobbie Holsclaw spoke for the first time on Wednesday about the ransomware attack that shut down offices across the Louisville Metro on Monday. "I've had to come to peace and terms that I can only do so much, and it's really hard...
EST Gee receives Louisville football jersey from Quincy Riley ahead of concert
When Louisville-based rapper EST Gee asked to have one of U of L cornerback Quincy Riley’s jerseys, Riley agreed under one condition. “I’ll let you have one of my jerseys if you let me come meet you,” Riley recalled telling the rapper. ...
School district administrators purchase driving simulators
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Administrators with Perry County Schools have purchased two driving simulators for students at Perry County Central High School and Buckhorn School. The simulators were purchased through a grant approved by the Kentucky Department of Education. Administrators said they can help better prepare students for the roadways.
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