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Pearce frames Morehead moments
A media student has made a name for herself through photography. Katie Pearce, a junior media, production and journalism major with a minor in photography, has recently started an internship with Morehead State’s Office of Communications and Marketing. “I really like working with the department,” said Pearce.
Katie Pearce
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Co-manager brews up community
The Fuzzy Duck has brewed countless cups of coffee and woven itself into the fabric of their community. Andrew Preston worked his way up to manager at CoffeeTree Books and Fuzzy Duck since starting part time as a student at Morehead State University.
MSU-TV has a new supervisor
A new face in the halls of Breckenridge is using his experience in film to expand students' horizons. After Tim Creekmore announced his retirement in spring 2024 from Morehead State University, Matthew Kistenmacher was hired as a media, production and journalism professor.
Miss Teen Rodeo Ky. rides for Morehead State
MOREHEAD A freshman at Morehead State has ridden her way to the Miss Teen Rodeo Kentucky title for 2024. Reagan Webb won the title in pageant competition and will serve as an official ambassador to promote the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, the agricultural industry and the western way of life. “I’ve been rodeoing for about four years now but I’ve been around horses since I was 5 years old,” said Webb.
The 2024 Miss Teen Rodeo Kentucky has been named
Miss Teen Rodeo Kentucky 2024 has been awarded to a Morehead State student. Freshman Reagan Webb competed in the Miss Teen Rodeo Kentucky competition and won the title. The Miss Rodeo Kentucky organization and pageant competition selects one young woman in each division to serve as an official ambassador who will promote the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, the Agricultural Industry and the western way of life.
An art student curates an art exhibit
“Reflection of Life” is now open for viewing. Senior Alexis Brown is studying fine arts at Morehead State University and is curating an art exhibit titled “Reflection of Life.” The exhibit has student artwork on display inside the Diversity Gallery on the second floor of Camden-Carroll Library. “I was interested in art my whole life, but only really got into it when I first got into college,” said Brown.
Alexis Brown
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People show support for local public radio
Morehead State Public Radio held its fall fundraiser and membership drive. MSPR hosted their Fall Fundraiser from November 6 to November 10. The fall fundraiser raised money to help support the station and also the student workers who have work studies. While the membership drive helps push new memberships to the station, it also allows them to get grants for their programming.
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Marching through Homecoming week
Members of the Morehead State trumpet studio outline their third Homecoming as part of the marching band. Nick Lyon, a junior and first trumpet chair, has been playing trumpet since he was in eighth grade, following in line with his mother and grandfather. Coming from Pike Central High School and being in the marching band there, moving to MSU’s marching band was a big change for him.
Local artists have the chance to display their artwork
The Rowan County Courthouse Art Exhibit has started to expand and prepare for its upcoming art rotation. The Art Exhibit will host its 10th rotation on Friday, November 10 with food catered from Cattleman’s Roadhouse. People can view oils, acrylics, photography, mixed media, paint pour and other types of art forms and meet the artists who created them.
Fall festivities are underway
A public library helps kids get festive. The Rowan County Public Library hosted their 5th annual Fall Fun Night Wednesday, October 17th. It consisted of popcorn and drinks for children and parents. Games like mini golf and Plinko. Face painting and tattooing for children. “Since I’ve started working here five years ago, I’ve helped put together the Fall Fun Night and just tried to make it go flawlessly,” said Jessica Arnett Brock, Program Coordinator at Rowan County Public Library.
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Justice Festival returns to MSU
Morehead State University hosts their 3rd annual Justice Festival. The Justice Festival took place Wednesday, October 11th. The festival makes people more engaged and aware of social justice issues in society and their community, such as gender inequality, criminal justice reform and more. The event had music, poems, presentations, lectures and discussion panels from students and professors from multiple universities.
Willie Carver shared his book and his story
A well-renowned Appalachian author and speaker stopped in at Morehead State University. Willie Edward Taylor Carver Jr., a recipient of the Kentucky Teacher of the Year Award, paid a visit to his alma mater for a reading and signing of his recently released book, “Gay Poems for Red States” on Tuesday. MSU was one of many of his stops, ranging from New York City all the way to New Orleans for the promotion of his book.
Golf outing for a good cause
A local organization hosts an annual golf outing. St. Claire had their 28th golf outing on Thursday, September 14th, 2023, at Eagle Trace Golf Course in Morehead, Kentucky. The event consisted of breakfast, lunch and awards for the best ball shot. The proceeds from the event will go to benefit the Bath County Christian Social Services after they lost their main facility in a fire in February.
Two decades of MSU Mt. Sterling
Morehead State University Mount Sterling celebrated their 20-year anniversary on Thursday. The celebration consisted of dinner, videos showing the previous years of the campus and ideas for the future. “In 2003, the Clay Community Center and the addition for MSU at Mt. Sterling was built for the students here to have a better experience,” said Christopher Miller, professor and director of MSU Mt. Sterling.
From Air Force to enrollment
A new face is welcomed to Morehead State University’s enrollment staff. Jeremy Glover was named as the new Veterans and Military Enrollment Counselor. “Jeremy knows what it’s like to be a non-traditional student, he knows what it’s like to not live in a dorm and to have different classes compared to everyone else,” said Jen Timmermann, director of transfer services at MSU.
Sous chef stirs his way to the spotlight
The Rocky Adkins Dining Commons showcaseda talented employee's hard work. Dining services at Morehead State kicked off their monthly chef spotlight by highlighting the Rock’s very own Sous Chef Trevor Clark. “Today I chose the grilled peach, wrapped in brisket, glazed with a peach barbeque sauce” said Clark, who has been a chef at the Rock for 4 years.
Eagle Fest 2023
Students are welcomed back for the Fall 2023 school year. Eagle Fest allows incoming and returning students to learn information about organizations at Morehead State University as well as local businesses that are looking for new members. Students are given the chance to find the right club or organization for them to fit in and make new friends. “We are expecting around 115 groups or clubs to show up today,” said Laura Pace, Director of First Year Programs.
Kentucky Proud Expo 2023
Kentucky Proud Vendors visited Morehead. Businesses from around the state that are Kentucky Proud Certified came to the Morehead Conference Center on April 28 and the 29. “We started having this event in 2014, and it has always been a local and regional favorite” said Paige Swartz, the Assistant Director of Rowan County Tourism.
Celebrating student scholarship
Students were celebrated for their academic achievements. Undergraduate students who participated in any type of research study under a professor showed off their work at the biannual Celebration of Student Scholarship in Morehead State’s Adron Doran University Center Wednesday, April 19. Some students had been working on their projects for multiple years.
Inaugural Regional Health Disparities Symposium
St. Claire HealthCare hosted its first Regional Health Disparities Symposium on April 14. The symposium, hosted at the Morehead Conference Center, was to focus on the differences between the health of the people of the Appalachian region compared to the rest of the county. “We live in one of the most affluent societies in the world but there are parts of that society that suffer worse health outcomes” said Will Melahn, senior vice president for quality and clinical affairs at St. Claire.
GSE looks to hire MSU students
The Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs came to Morehead State University on Thursday to hire MSU students for upcoming job positions over the summer. “We are currently trying to recruit college students to be staff members for the program,” said Hannah Allen, the Program Manager at GSE. GSE is a three-week program to help students make their own businesses or help improve business they already have.
MSPR requests donations
A local radio station invites listeners to lend them an ear and a helping hand. The Morehead State Public Radio started their fundraising campaign on Monday. The funds willmainly go towardshelping them receive grants from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. “We receive a yearly grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting that allows us to purchase national programs like, ‘All Things Considered’ and ‘Morning Edition,’” said Paul Hitchcock, the general manager for the MSPR.
Adults get crafty at RCPL
An event at the Rowan County Public Library let adults get crafty. The Rowan County Public Library hosted a DIY Wine Cork Keychain event on Thursday for the adults in their local community. Participants upcycled wine corks with accessories to make custom keychains with supplies provided by the library.
Equipment upgrades to benefit students
Big changes are coming to a few departments at Morehead State University. The nursing, kinesiology and imaging science programs received $3 million in federal funding, which is being used to upgrade their equipment. “We tried going through different programs for about two or three years and kept getting turned down,” said Jay Morgan, MSU's president.
Morehead Antique Market 2023
The annual Morehead Antiques and Artisans Market set up at the Morehead Conference Center on Friday and Saturday. The market is made possible by Downtown Morehead, Inc. “We started the Antiques and Artisans Market in 2014 and this is the ninth one we’ve had” said Tony Pence of Downtown Morehead. “The event is usually very successful even in bad weather like rain or snow, which we’ve had during our shows before.” Pence, a Morehead State alumnus, became head of Downtown Morehead Inc. in 2013.
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The annual Morehead Antiques and Artisans Market set up at the Morehead Conference Center on…
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Morning clouds will give way to afternoon sunshine. High 53F. Winds N at 10 to 15 mph.. A few passing clouds. Low 29F. Winds NE at 5 to 10 mph.
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Sunshine and clouds mixed. High 52F. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph.. Clear to partly cloudy. Low 29F. Winds NE at 5 to 10 mph.
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Cloudy skies early, followed by partial clearing. High 52F. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph.. A few passing clouds. Low 28F. Winds NE at 5 to 10 mph.
Theatre Guild premieres "Mr. Green"
Morehead Theatre Guild Premiers “Visiting Mr. Green.” “Visiting Mr. Green” is directed by Glen Teager and Drew Henderson and performed by J.D. Reeder and Dusty Salyers. They have each been involved with the Morehead Theatre Guild and pursued theatre in Morehead for several years. The play tells the story of two people who initially want nothing to do with each other but grow to care for one another as they get to know them.
Escalating the Black gospel ensemble
A choral ensemble at Morehead State has grown significantly overthe past 15 years in the hands of good leadership. The Black Gospel Ensemble has been in existence at MSU for around 50 years. However, before Roosevelt Escalante, the assistant director of choral activities, becamethe conductor, it was a student-led group with only five performers. This year,the ensemble has around 40 students.
Courthouse exhibits local art
Rowan County Courthouse showed off its community's artwork. The Rowan County Courthouse Art Exhibit was the final stop of the Rowan County Artwalk, with its artists reception held on Friday. At the courthouse, art is switched out every few months, showcasing different artists works.
Sweet and Sour Chicken
Easy Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe 1:25 In This Recipe View All In This Article Sweet & Sour Chicken Secrets Have Your Stir Fry Ingredients Ready Customize Your Sweet & Sour Sauce Make It Your Own Using Ketchup Why Make This You can make classic sweet and sour chicken at home without any deep frying required. The quick stir-fry method makes this a fast and easy weeknight dinner. You can adjust the sweetness and tanginess of the sauce to suit your own taste preferences.
Multi-million dollar renovations for MSU
MOREHEAD Morehead State is set to receive several renovations to its infrastructure across campus. MSU President Jay Morgan announced on Jan. 24 that he would be spearheading a revitalization of many buildings and facilities across campus including the construction of a new $98 million Science and Engineering building. “A lot of these repairs are long overdue,” said Morgan. “We just haven’t had the money to do them.” Planning for this construction started as far back as July 2022.
MSU's renovations and revitalizations
Morehead State is set to receive several renovations to its infrastructure across campus. MSU President Jay Morgan announced on January 24 that he would be spearheading a revitalization of many buildings and facilities across campus including the construction of a new $98 million Science and Engineering building. “A lot of these repairs are long overdue,” said Morgan. “We just haven’t had the money to do them.” Planning for this construction started as far back as July of 2022.
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Partly cloudy this morning, then becoming cloudy during the afternoon. High around 55F. Winds SW at 10 to 20 mph..
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Sunny skies this morning will become overcast during the afternoon. High 54F. Winds SW at 10 to 20 mph.. Some clouds. Low 33F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph.
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MSU’s softball under construction stadium on February 3, 2023 in Morehead, Ky. Photo by Larry Rice | The Trail Blazer
Animal shelter desperate for adoptions
The Tri-County Animal Shelter has suffered from overpopulation for over a month, leaving them desperate for adoptions. With over 40 cats and dogs, The Tri-County Animal Shelter has been pushed to its limits. This has forced them to no longer take in new animals for a month and group their current animals together in the same kennels due to lack of space. “For at least a month it has been nonstop with new animals coming in,” said Nicole Dulen, a staffer of six years at the shelter.
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A mix of clouds and sun during the morning will give way to cloudy skies this afternoon. High 38F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph.. Cloudy skies early, followed by partial clearing. Low 18F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph.
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Sun and clouds mixed. Temps nearly steady in the mid to upper 30s. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph.. Cloudy skies early, followed by partial clearing. Low around 20F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph.
RICE/MORRIS: Creating Wealth - A Critical Step for Black America
The COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the recent attack on the U.S. Capitol in which domestic terrorists with Confederate flags and white nationalist symbols, has shaken America to its core. This is the moment to confront America’s racist past and present. Though we are not denying America’s achievement as the first constitutional democracy, we must also acknowledge that centuries of slavery and racist policies have not yet been resolved.
Letter: Bad policy
The Republican idea of eliminating a tax deduction in lieu of levying a new tax is bad policy. Lawmakers are currently targeting interest deductibility. Interest deductibility refers to the ability of businesses to deduct the interest paid on debt from their taxable income. It is not a carve-out for special interests; it has existed since the creation of the modern tax code roughly 100 years ago.
Canoe & Kayak Magazine
BIG THICKET, TEXAS: Located in eastern Texas, not far from the Gulf of Mexico and near the Louisiana line, is a hodgepodge of junglelike rivers, blackwater bayous, swamps, and savannas called the Big Thicket, which once covered more than three million acres. Only about 300,000 scattered acres have survived, 86,000 of which are contained in Big Thicket National Preserve in nine separate land units and four water corridors.
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