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Cheap Christians
It seems there was a barber in a small local town who had been the only barber in town for years. Everyone went to this barber to get their hair cut. Then, one day a big hair salon franchise came to town and opened up shop. They advertised, “All Haircuts for $3.” Slowly, the barber’s…
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Do the work
It was going to be a hard day, for sure. Being short-handed along with the lingering effects of the full moon guaranteed a difficult shift at work. I was not boldly marching into the day. Instead, waiting until the very last minute, I was hesitantly dragging my Crocs out the door. Truth be told, it…
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Marvin Johnson Obituary
Marvin Johnson 1961—2025 It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Marvin Johnson, age 64, who passed away peacefully Sept. 28, 2025, at Community Hospice Care in Ashland. The family is grateful for the compassionate care provided during this difficult time. Born Jan. 14, 1961, in Inez, he was the son of…
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William Douglas Mounts Obituary
William Douglas Mounts 1948—2025 William Douglas Mounts, age 77, of Inez, passed away Sept. 27, 2025, at the Martin County Health Care Facility. Born June 26, 1948, in Martin County, he was the son of the late Lochie and Shirley Marie (Dillon) Mounts. In addition to his parents, William is preceded in death by his…
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Clyde Franklin Chafin Obituary
Clyde Franklin Chafin 1939—2025 To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Clyde Franklin Chafin Sr., 85, of Stepptown, West Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Sept. 26, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at Three Rivers Medical Center. Born Nov. 20, 1939, in Wayne County, West Virginia,…
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Marie Fitch Obituary
Marie Fitch 1929—2025 Marie Fitch, 96, of Inez, passed away peacefully at her home Sept. 25, 2025. Born Jan. 14, 1929, in Martin County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Wilda Endicott Fitch and Tom Fitch. Marie worked many years with Western Electric before retiring. She was a devoted sister and aunt, remembered…
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Patricia Joyce (Pack) Scott Obituary
Patricia Joyce (Pack) Scott 1954—2025 Patricia Joyce (Pack) Scott, 71, of Stepptown, West Virginia, passed away Monday, Sept. 22, 2025, at the Trinity Health Care Facility in Williamson. Born April 12, 1954, in Williamson, she was the daughter of the late William and Roberta (Webb) Pack. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in…
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Living near green spaces, trees leads to better health
BY NADIA RAMLAGAN PUBLIC NEWS SERVICE Spending a few hours a week in green spaces, or living near them, can reduce stress, improve heart health and even fight loneliness, according to emerging research from Kentucky scientists. Rachel Keith, associate professor at the University of Louisville School of Medicine, said researchers planted more than 6,000 mature…
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Where jobs are scarce, over 1 million people could dodge Trump’s Medicaid work rules
By Phil Galewitz, KFF Health News September 29, 2025 Millions of Medicaid enrollees may have a way out of the new federal work requirement — if they live in a county with high unemployment. By January 2027, President Donald Trump’s far-reaching domestic policy law will require many adult, nondisabled Medicaid enrollees in 42 states and…
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Speed enforcement cameras coming to highway work zones, including Inez and Louisa
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is installing automated speed enforcement devices in active highway work zones that include Martin and Lawrence counties, officials announced Friday. Among the first places to receive cameras this week and in the coming weeks are KY 3 (MP 7.314 to 13.735) at Inez and U.S. 23 at…
