Mayor George Bray presented the first ever Junior Duchess Award to Nyla Holder. A duke or duchess award is presented to someone who is making a positive impact in the community. Nyla, an eighth-grade student at Lone Oak Middle School, was nominated by her teacher, Carly Eskridge. Nyla has served as a school ambassador and is active in the local community by volunteering with various organizations including Martha’s Vineyard, the Merryman House, Book for Hope, and McCracken County Humane Society. Nyla also recently achieved the national title of Jr. Miss Cosmos United States.