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Your relationships and second chances
Do you give people a second chance? The joy of life is usually found in our relationships. Family, friends, co-workers, business partners, military comrades, fellow Republicans or Democrats, fellow church members, recreational buddies, teammates and more. These are the people we know. We spend our time with them. These relationships engulf our lives. We work,…
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Over 60 vendors heading to Harvest Fest this Friday and Saturday
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Downtown Inez will turn into a street-fair celebration this Friday and Saturday as the Harvest Festival brings more than 60 vendors, its biggest carnival yet, live music and family fun. Dozens of food booths, craft tables, games, and community displays will line the streets, filling the weekend with the sights,…
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Martin County court dockets
INEZ — Judge John Kevin Holbrook heard the following cases Sept. 4 in Martin Circuit Court while Judge Brett Butcher heard cases Sept. 9 in Martin District Court. Circuit Court Harlan Jude (change of plea) — Bail jumping, first degree: Pleaded guilty, one year, sentencing 10/16/25 at 10 a.m., to run consecutively to Martin-25-CR-20. Harlan…
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Evans finishes top 15 at state All ‘A’ Classic
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN RICHMOND — Martin County’s Kenadie Evans capped off her final appearance at the All “A” State golf tournament with a top-15 finish Saturday in Richmond. The All “A” Region champion teed off at 10 a.m. from hole No. 1 and battled through steady rain and gusty winds to card an…
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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 through Sept. 4. Meanwhile, Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported five deeds and two marriages filed in her office through Sept. 4.’ Civil Suits Capital One NA vs. Anna M. Spence. Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Kim Ratliff. Republic Finance…
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Inez Elementary announces Students and Staff of the Month
INEZ — Principal Amanda Fields, teachers and staff recently announced the August 2025 Students and Staff of the Month at Inez Elementary School. Kindergarten Mrs. Cain: Kinsley Bowen Mrs. Moore: Karson Jewell First Grade Ms. Haney Sage O’Connor Second Grade Mrs. Mills: Kallie Sesco Third Grade Mrs. Wilson: Logan Dotson Fourth Grade Ms. Scott: Mason…
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Kentucky steps into Pope’s second season
Sports are back in high gear in Martin County. With fall just around the corner, sweater weather is knocking on our door. It also means Kentucky basketball begins its official practice next month. I feel like I am supposed to talk about Mark Stoops and football right now. But honestly, I have not had a…
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Quilt raffle to benefit Martin County Health Care Facility residents
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — A one-of-a-kind quilt will warm hearts and help residents at the Martin County Health Care Facility. The facility’s Resident Council is raffling a handmade “Purple Pink Passion” quilt, king size, donated by the Heirloom Quilt Society. The drawing is set for noon Friday, Dec. 5. Tickets are just $1 each…
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The Teachability of a Child
BY GREG CRUM “And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them. But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of…
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God is with us
A grandfather found his grandson jumping up and down in his playpen, crying at the top of his voice. When Johnnie saw his grandfather, he reached up his little chubby hands and said, “Out, Gramp, out.” It was only natural for Grandfather to reach down to lift the little fellow out of his predicament, but…
