Floyd County Farm Bureau recognizes 2019 scholarship winners
On July 18, 2019 Floyd County Farm Bureau held its annual Scholarship Dinner at Jenny Wiley State Park, May Lodge. This year seventeen students were awarded college scholarships.
Special guests Prestonsburg City Mayor Les Stapleton, Floyd County Sheriff John Hunt, Floyd County Circuit Judge Johnny Harris and Kentucky Farm Bureau Area Director Julia Rollins were there to meet and congratulate the students. Approximately 80 people attended including board members, students and their families and public officials.
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