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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
BY DOROTHY DILLON Each October, communities across the nation come together to recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month—a time dedicated to spreading knowledge, encouraging screenings, and supporting those affected by the disease. Breast cancer remains one of the most common cancers among women, but early detection can make all the difference. Regular screenings, such as mammograms,…
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Sharing smiles and Tic Tacs
INEZ — Residents and staff at Martin County Health Care Facility shared smiles and sweet moments celebrating National Tic Tac Day. The day was filled with laughter, bright colors and plenty of fruity Tic Tacs as everyone joined in the fun.
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UK King’s Daughters invests $533,000 in scholarships
UK King’s Daughters announced Thursday a contribution of $533,000 in matching funds to support students pursuing medical-related degrees at three local colleges and universities. The matching funds add to recent grants from Kentucky’s Healthcare Workforce Investment Fund, established by the Kentucky General Assembly in 2023 as a public–private partnership to help grow and sustain the…
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What’s the drip?
BY MADISON MOONEY Hello Martin County residents. My name is Madison Mooney. I work for the nonprofit LiKEN Knowledge (short for Livelihoods Knowledge Exchange Network) as their community care coordinator. I have been doing water-related work with LiKEN for over four years here in Martin County. Between my time with LiKEN and the prior four…
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What a Friend We Have in Our Heavenly Father
BY GREG CRUM “A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.” Proverbs 18:24 Last week we wrote of the Holy Spirit, and one of the things we mentioned was how much He wants to help us in every aspect of our lives. We…
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How does God save—by faith or facts?
Many atheists will ask this question to cast doubt on God and the Bible: “If God is real why doesn’t He heal amputees? Why is there no healing of an amputee in the Bible?” Well there is one instance of an amputee being healed in the Bible. Luke 21:50-51: “And one of them smote the…
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Buoying the spirit
The Bible study time was great, and the Dunkin’ Donuts coffee was oh, so good. It was a wonderful start to the day. Later in the morning, I realized I felt lighthearted; my spirit was buoyed. I had a feeling of joy that lingered. Pondering the reason, it came to me: an encouraging text from…
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Garry Ronald Lafferty Obituary
Garry Ronald Lafferty 1954—2025 Garry Ronald Lafferty, 70, of Inez, passed away Oct. 9, 2025, at the University of Kentucky Healthcare in Lexington. Born Oct. 27, 1954, in Paintsville, he was the son of the late Felix Elmer Lafferty and Dolores Irene (McCarty) Lafferty. Garry was a tremendous leader in Martin County, serving as Deputy…
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Kenneth Lee Hammonds Obituary
Kenneth Lee Hammonds 1968—2025 Kenneth Lee Hammonds, 56, passed away Oct. 9, 2025, at the CAMC Memorial Hospital in Charleston, West Virginia. Born Dec. 25, 1968, in Louisa, he was the son of the Late Ezekiel Hammond and Bertha (Maynard) Hammonds. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Kathleen…
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Brett Allen Triplett Obituary
Brett Allen Triplett 1981—2025 Brett Allen Triplett, 44, of Delbarton, West Virginia, passed away Oct. 8, 2025, at the Tug Valley ARH Hospital. Born July 14, 1981, in South Williamson, he was the son of the late William Bruce Triplett and Remona Kaye Brewer. He is preceded in death by his sister Michelle Leigh Triplett…
