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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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Warfield student earns psychology degree
RICHMOND — A Martin County student was among those graduating from Eastern Kentucky University during Fall 2025 commencement ceremonies held in December at the EKU Center for the Arts. Taylor LeighAnn Albright of Warfield earned a Bachelor of Science in psychology. “With resilience, critical thinking and compassion you’ve gained at EKU, you are ready to
Mountain Living
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March Madness is here
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — It is that time of the year again. March Madness is here, and last year’s bracket challenge was so successful that we are doing it again. The official brackets will be printed in next week’s edition of the Mountain Citizen. They will be the only bracket allowed in our
Sports
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First State Bank Player of the Week: Kenleigh Estep
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Lady Cards roll past Lady Bulldogs in 15th Region opener
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Braxton Keathley surpasses 3,000-point mark
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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
