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Linda Faye (Muncy) Preece Obituary
Linda Faye (Muncy) Preece 1951—2025 Linda Faye (Muncy) Preece, age 74, of Debord, passed away peacefully at her residence Oct. 22, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born Jan. 19, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Emzie and Rose (Crum) Muncy. She is survived by her husband, Robert Preece; daughters, Marcie (Ernest) Hale and…
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John E. Goble Obituary
John E. Goble 1952—2025 John E. Goble, 73, of Louisa, passed away peacefully at his home Oct. 21, 2025. Born Jan. 5, 1952, he was the son of the late Henry Goble Jr. and Launa “Bootsie” Maynard Goble. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one brother, Tex Tyler Goble; one…
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Regional driver licensing offices open this Saturday
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT Residents who need to renew their driver’s license or upgrade to a Real ID before the busy holiday travel season will have an extra opportunity this weekend. All Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Driver Licensing Regional Offices will open Saturday, Nov. 1, from 8 to 11:30 a.m., offering walk-in service with no appointment required.…
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Mingo County arrest report week of Oct. 19
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Several arrests were made by law enforcement agencies this past week in Mingo County. Chris Bumgarner, 39, of Chapmanville, was charged with breaking and entering. He was arrested by the West Virginia State Police (WVSP). Jonathan Kyle Walker, 30, of Justice, was charged with assault while committing a felony,…
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Sentencing delayed for former prison officer amid sealed court filings
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN DEBORD — Nine months after admitting he helped lead a violent conspiracy inside one of the nation’s most notorious federal prisons, a former prison lieutenant faces a second delay in his sentencing date. Federal judges have kept key court filings in his civil rights case under seal, signaling possible new…
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Tug Valley Panthers beat Tolsia on Senior Night
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — It was a successful Senior Night for the Tug Valley Panthers football squad. They downed the rival Tolsia Rebels 33-14 on a chilly night Oct. 23 at Bob Brewer Stadium in Naugatuck. Coach Hady Ford’s Panthers played their last regular-season home game in front of a packed…
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Mingo man charged after threatening deputy with a knife
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — A Mingo County man is behind bars after threatening a deputy and neighbors with a knife. Denver Ray Hatfield Jr., 54, of Matewan, was taken into custody after a 911 caller said a man at Mitchell Branch was threatening neighbors with a knife Oct. 17. Mingo County Sheriff’s Department…
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Sheriff warns residents of insurance scam
Individual reportedly visits homes, asks for policy details before leaving. CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk issued a public warning Friday about an insurance scam in the county. According to the sheriff, a man has been visiting homes under false pretenses and attempting to obtain personal information related to life insurance…
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Florida company will buy Addiction Recovery Care, continue ‘core mission,’ says founder
by Deborah Yetter, Kentucky Lantern October 22, 2025 Addiction Recovery Care, or ARC, Kentucky’s largest provider of treatment and recovery services, has announced its pending sale to Ethema Health Corp., a Palm Beach, Florida-based behavioral health company. ARC reported the potential sale in a news release Wednesday, saying the two companies have “entered into a…
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Cardinals roll past Jaguars, 2A showdown set for Friday
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County (7-1) traveled to the top of the mountain to take on Floyd Central (1-7) Friday night. The Cards came away with a dominating 46–14 win over the Jaguars. Martin County jumped ahead early and never looked back, piling up 265 passing yards and 161 rushing yards. The…
