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Keathley visits Florida State amid growing Division I interest
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Colleges interested in Martin County’s Braxton Keathley are in abundance for the standout guard. Kentucky’s leading scorer last season visited Florida State University this week as his recruitment for the Class of 2027 continues to attract national attention. The 6-foot-4, 190-pound guard, who averaged 34.3 points and 10…
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Evans qualifies for state golf tournament
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PRESTONSBURG — Martin County High School’s Kenadie Evans is heading to the KHSAA State Golf Tournament after finishing fifth at the 11th Region Tournament at Stonecrest Golf Course on Sept. 22. The senior fired an 89 to secure her spot among the state’s best. Teammate Mia James came up just…
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Inez Drug Store Player of the Week: Liam Fields
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School’s Liam Fields is the Inez Drug Store Player of the Week. The junior had a standout performance Friday night in Martin County’s 41-6 road win over Knott County Central. Fields caught four passes for 81 yards. His touchdown reception came early in the first…
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Martin County Youth football sweeps week
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County youth football continued its strong season last week with wins over Pike Central and Flat Gap. On Sept. 22, the A team followed with a hard-fought 6-0 victory. Blaine Williams connected with Raylan Preston for an 80-yard touchdown that stood as the game-winner. The B team…
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Residents enjoy photo shoot
Residents of Martin County Health Care Facility (MCHCF) joined in the spirit of the season during a festive fall photo shoot. They all had fun posing for the camera.
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Warfield Elementary School honors Students of the Month
WARFIELD — Principal Jessica Jewell, teachers and staff released the September 2025 Students of the Month at Warfield Elementary School. Star students include Hunter Bowen, Oakland Burke, Ava Harmon, Payton Harmon, Madix Jarrell, Jaxon Mann, Zoey Murphy, Paxton Pauley, Logan Prince, Emma Sprong, Cali Stacy, Liam Trout and Maci Yates. Warfield Elementary congratulates its Students…
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Inez Elementary School recognizes Students & Staff of the Month
INEZ — Principal Amanda Fields, along with teachers and staff, recently announced the September 2025 Students & Staff of the Month at Inez Elementary School. The following students and staff made the list. Kindergarten Mrs. Becky Cain — Addison Haney Mrs. Sara Moore — Alta Summers First Grade Ms. Robynn Haney — Skyanna Jackson Second…
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Martin County surpluses Turkey Park, accepts Sheriff’s $6.42M tax settlement
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Fiscal Court is selling the land at Turkey Park. Magistrates voted Thursday to advertise for bids while exploring plans for a new park with river access on Turkey Creek. This decision follows the county’s previous decision to permanently close the park due to frequent flooding that had left…
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Man allegedly takes clothes off, gets arrested for drugs
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — A bizarre call about a man stripping down to his underwear at a Warfield business ended with the suspect facing a slate of drug charges Friday. Martin County Sheriff John Kirk responded to the complaint around 4:45 p.m. He found 36-year-old Sherman J. Vance III of Dingess, West…
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Narcan kiosks give residents 24/7 access to lifesaving medication
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Residents in Martin County now have round-the-clock access to Narcan through two newly installed kiosks, one outside the health department in Inez and another at Dempsey Housing in Warfield. The initiative, led by local nonprofit Thrive Community Coalition in partnership with the Martin County Health Department, Mountain Comprehensive…
