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Mingo County man dies in motorcycle accident
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT LENORE, W.Va. — A young Mingo County man is dead following a motorcycle crash Nov. 12 near Lenore, law enforcement said. Jacob Ray, 23, of Taylorville, died in the crash. According to Mingo County Sheriff’s Department (MCSD) Chief Field Deputy Allen Mounts, the crash occurred around 3:30 p.m. on State Route 65…
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Local man served as pallbearer at JFK funeral
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN John F. Kennedy, the 35th president of the United States, was assassinated while riding in a presidential motorcade through Dealey Plaza in Dallas, Texas, on Nov. 22, 1963. A Pike County, Kentucky, native, the late Larry Bruce Smith, served as one of the pallbearers at the president’s funeral procession. He…
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Mingo County arrests: Parking-meter break-ins, cable theft
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT MINGO COUNTY, W.Va. — A recent string of arrests in Mingo County includes allegations of parking-meter thefts in downtown Williamson, the cutting and removal of hundreds of feet of communication cable near Matewan, and other charges. – Second arrest in parking meter thefts – Police arrested a second suspect on charges of…
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Martin County storms past Betsy Layne in 2A playoffs
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — On a cold, rain-soaked senior night at The Rock, Martin County (9-2) took Betsy Layne’s (4-7) best shot in the first round of the Class 2A KHSAA state playoffs. Coach Josh Muncy’s crew rallied from an early deficit to defeat the Bobcats 42-26 Nov. 7, extending the careers of…
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Devan Maynard earns Class 2A District 7 Player of the Year
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County senior quarterback Devan Maynard is the Class 2A District 7 Player of the Year after turning in one of the most dominant all-around seasons in Kentucky this fall. Maynard powered the Cardinals to a 9-2 record while ranking among the Class 2A leaders in rushing, passing, scoring…
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Martin County Middle falls short in rally against Millard
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Martin County Middle School’s varsity boys made a late push but came up just short in a 34-31 home loss to Millard on Nov. 6. The teams were locked in a defensive battle early, tied 3-3 after the first quarter and 11-11 at halftime. Millard gained separation in…
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Kirk & Crum Law Firm Player of the Week: Braxton Maynard
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School’s Braxton Maynard is the Kirk & Crum Law Firm Player of the Week. The senior helped power the Cardinals to a 42-26 playoff win over Betsy Layne on a rainy senior night at The Rock. Maynard came up with a huge interception to help…
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Eden picks up win over Highlands
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Eden Elementary’s boys basketball program turned in a strong week on the hardwood, sweeping Highlands in A, B and C team action Monday at EES before dropping a pair of competitive games to Millard on Thursday in Warfield. In A-team play Monday at Eden Elementary, the Wildcats rolled…
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Inez Elementary recognizes Students and Staff of the Month
INEZ — Principal Amanda Fields, along with the dedicated teachers and staff of Inez Elementary School, recently recognized the October 2025 Students and Staff of the Month for their outstanding achievements. Each month, IES honors students who demonstrate excellence and staff members who go above and beyond to support learning and school spirit. The following…
