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Vehicle dangling over hillside leads to DUI arrest in Lovely
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOVELY — A Jeep Cherokee was left partially hanging over a hillside along Long Branch Road in Lovely on Feb. 28, leading Kentucky State Police to arrest the man authorities say had been driving it. John M. Stevens, 45, of Lovely, faces charges of operating a motor vehicle under the
News
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Kentucky lawmakers should not rewrite rules to deny Martin County
The General Assembly created the Kentucky Water and Wastewater Assistance for Troubled or Economically Restrained Systems program by statute. Lawmakers defined its purpose, established its eligibility criteria and set its scoring framework in Kentucky law. In December 2025, the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority applied those criteria and finalized the rankings for the second round of funding.
OPINION
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WIC supports moms, infants and young children
BY DOROTHY DILLON The WIC Program at the Martin County Health Department provides nutrition support for pregnant women, new moms, infants and children under age 5. Families enrolled in WIC may receive healthy food benefits, breastfeeding support, nutrition counseling, and referrals to other health services. The program helps support healthy pregnancies and growing families by
Mountain Living
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Martin County Cardinals sink Pirates’ ship in 15th Region tournament
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — The Road to Rupp continued for the Cardinals after Martin County made the Pirates walk the plank Thursday night. Martin County defeated Belfry 78-60 in the quarterfinals of the 15th Region Tournament at Appalachian Wireless Arena behind a 34-point, 11-rebound double-double from Braxton Keathley. The Cardinals came out firing
Sports
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Estep places fourth KHSAA Girls State Wrestling Championships
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Kristen Isaac to lead Martin County volleyball program
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Alyssa Mullins receives offer from UPIKE
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Panthers claw Billies on Senior Night
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Lady Panthers defeat Calhoun County to advance in regional tourney
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Martin County wrestling finishes 1A runner-up; Muncy named Coach of the Year
