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Cold case murder in Florida has ties to Nolan area
This month marked the 51st anniversary of the death of Betty Ann New in Alachua County, Florida. New, who was also known by Betty Tye because she was raised by foster parents Homer and Gladys Tye, grew up in Borderland, West Virginia, and attended Nolan Grade School in Nolan. Betty moved with her foster parents…
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Forums to highlight residents rights in long-term care
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT PRESTONSBURG — Residents of long-term care facilities will share their stories at two public forums next week, part of a national campaign to raise awareness about dignity and rights in care settings. The events will take place Wednesday, Oct. 2, at 5 p.m. at 110 Resource Court in Prestonsburg, and Thursday, Oct.…
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Freedom to speak, freedom to employ
The First Amendment protects our free speech, but employers will prioritize their bottom line. However, to some extent, there are limitations and barriers that affect all of us. When he began his career, national radio personality Howard Stern could not keep a job. His content was so raw and shocking that station owners and managers…
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Kentucky’s fight against substance abuse
Few challenges have weighed more heavily on Kentucky families and communities than substance abuse. Addiction has touched every county, every community, every school district, and countless homes across the Commonwealth. It tears apart families, burdens our health care and justice systems, and cruelly steals both lives and livelihoods. However, there is hope. Each September we…
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Martin County court dockets
INEZ — Judge John Kevin Holbrook heard the cases Sept. 18 in Martin Circuit Court, while Judge Brett Butcher heard cases Sept. 16 in Martin District Court. Circuit Court 9/18 Herman Endicott Jr. (change of plea) – trafficking in controlled substances, first degree, first offense, amended to trafficking in controlled substances, first degree, first offense:…
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Martin County civil suits, deeds and marriages
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported three civil suits filed in her office Sept. 12-18. Meanwhile Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported three deeds and one marriage recorded in her office Sept. 12-18. Civil Suits Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Brenda Harmon. Credit Acceptance Corporation vs. Dustin D. Jude et al. Onemain Financial…
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Great Faith to Accomplish God’s Will Part 2
BY GREG CRUM “And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.” Genesis 1:26…
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Little Israel, the nation that proves the Bible is the word of God
“Son of man, these bones are the whole house of Israel. They say, ‘Our bones are dried up and our hope is gone; we are cut off.’ Therefore prophesy and say to them: ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says: O My people, I am going to open your graves and bring you up from…
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Getting off the couch
Life is easier if I stay on my couch. The cushions are cushy; the pillows are soft. My beloved got me a personal space heater, so it’s warm on my couch, too. I study my Bible on my couch and read mysteries there. I watch TV, eat, and occasionally nap on my couch. On my…
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Caleb Wade Mitchell Obituary
Caleb Wade Mitchell 2002—2025 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved son, Caleb Wade Mitchell. Caleb Wade Mitchell, age 23, of Inez, passed away Sept. 21, 2025, in Lexington. He was born Jan. 11, 2002, in Lexington to Mike and Melanie (Howard) Mitchell. In addition to his parents, Caleb…
