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Thanksgiving – take time to give thanks
We can and should celebrate Thanksgiving every day. Jesus told the story about the man cleansed of leprosy who returned to give thanks. He pointed out that nine experienced the same healing of their physical problem but did not return to give thanks. The Pilgrims celebrated Thanksgiving. They gave thanks for the rain, their harvest,…
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Martin County court docket
INEZ — Judge John T. Chafin heard cases Nov. 17 and 18 in Martin District Court, while Judge John Kevin Holbrook heard cases Nov. 20 in Martin Circuit Court. District Court Dena Rhae Booth (arraignment) — Operating motor vehicle under influence of alcohol/substance, first: Pleaded not guilty. Pretrial conference 3/24/26 at 9 a.m. Jonie Ann…
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Martin County civil suits, deeds and marriages
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported 13 civil suits filed in her office Nov. 14-20. Meanwhile Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported seven deeds and one marriage recorded in her office through Nov. 20. Civil Suits Charles Davis vs. Sandra Morrison et al. Charles Davis vs. Bradley Johnson et al. Charles Davis vs.…
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Farm Bureau donates $500 to Senior Citizens Center
The Martin County Senior Citizens Center received a generous $500 donation from the Kentucky Farm Bureau of Inez to support local programs for older adults. LT Preece presented the check to the staff last week. Senior Citizens Center Director Jennifer Crum said the center is grateful for the support.
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Inez Elementary celebrates ‘blue’ rating
Inez Elementary students gather in front of the Historic Martin County Courthouse during a parade Nov. 19 celebrating the school’s “blue” rating on state assessments. (Citizen photo by Nora Ray)
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Healthy Happenings: MyPlate makes portion control simple
BY LAKEAN MEADE, RN November is National Diabetes Month, and one of the easiest ways to manage or prevent diabetes starts right on your plate. The MyPlate method makes portion control simple — no measuring cups needed: ½ plate veggies & fruits – fill up on color and fiber ¼ plate whole grains or starches…
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Notes from Calvary: Our Common Call to Generosity
BY GREG CRUM “Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia; How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality. For to their power, I bear record, yea, and beyond…
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The Pastor’s Pen: With Heart and Hands and Voices
BY JACK WARD Phil 4:6: “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.“ 1 Th 5:18: “In everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” Martin Rinkert was a minister in the small town of Eilenburg, Germany,…
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Telling the Story: Holiday choices
BY DAWN REED I cried in Hobby Lobby this week. Because I missed my mom. Walking down the Thanksgiving and Christmas aisles, I was overwhelmed with a yearning for my sweet mother, who is now in heaven. The wrapping paper had me longing for her presence. Thanksgiving memories gushed forth. One year, not too long…
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Mary (Scott) Maynard Moore Obituary
Mary (Scott) Maynard Moore 1937—2025 Mary (Scott) Maynard Moore, age 88, of Inez, passed away Nov. 20, 2025, at Highlands ARH in Prestonsburg. Born Oct. 6, 1937, on Rockhouse Fork of Pigeon Roost in Martin County, she was the daughter of the late Walker and Reba (Dye) Scott. In addition to her parents, she is…
