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More tires removed from Tug Fork River
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Volunteers waded into the Tug Fork River this month to haul out hundreds of discarded tires. Their efforts continue a very successful program that has transformed stretches of the waterway over the last few summers. Friends of Tug Fork River organized two recent “Tire Tug of War”…
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Kentucky Fish and Wildlife welcomes game warden recruit class
FRANKFORT — The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources Law Enforcement Division welcomed Class 29 of game warden recruits Aug. 18 as they began their training for a career with the agency. The class includes 14 recruits who are starting their training to become game wardens. Upon graduation, they will get assignments to districts…
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Former Paintsville police officer indicted on five felony counts
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT PAINTSVILLE — A Johnson County grand jury has indicted a former Paintsville police officer on felony and misdemeanor charges after an investigation by the Attorney General’s Special Prosecutions Unit. Attorney General Russell Coleman announced the indictments Thursday. The former officer, James Bradley, 37, of Paintsville, faces two counts of third-degree assault, five…
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Martin County’s sights on Farm Bureau Bowl season opener
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The wait is over. Friday night lights return to The Rock as Martin County kicks off its 2025 season in the Kentucky Farm Bureau Bowl. The Cardinals will host Lawrence County at 7:30 p.m. with the coveted crystal trophy on the line. Coach Josh Muncy’s squad tuned up…
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Martin County golfers shine in Paintsville
Evans repeats as All ‘A’ Regional champ BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — Martin County’s Kenadie Evans defended her crown at the All “A” Regional tournament Aug. 18. She shot an 81 at Paintsville Country Club to win her second straight title and earn a spot in the All “A” State Tournament. Evans will…
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Lady Cards shut out Paintsville and Ashland
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School girls soccer team rolled to a pair of shutout victories at Paintsville 8-0 on Aug. 12 and at home versus Ashland 4-0 on Aug. 14. Faith Caldwell led the way, netting four goals and adding three assists in the rout of Paintsville. Annaleigh Davis,…
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Lady Cards stay hot with win over Tigers
Marcum fires in six from long range BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — Martin County Middle School girls basketball teams earned decisive victories at Paintsville on Aug. 14. Makenna Marcum raised the summer temperature even higher after she drained six 3s to lead the A-team to a 41-18 win. The B-team handed the Tigers…
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Player of the Week: Kenadie Evans
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Kenadie Evans is the America’s Quick Mart of Blacklog Player of the Week. The Martin County senior captured the All “A” Region golf title for a two-peat after she shot an 81 on Aug. 18 at the Paintsville Country Club. She will head to the All “A” State…
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Martin County youth tops Fairview
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Explosive plays carried the Martin County youth A-team to a 24-6 victory over Fairview at home Saturday morning. Raylan Preston got the Cardinals rolling with a 75-yard touchdown run. Jonah McCoy followed with a 60-yard scoring burst. Nolan Muncy added another long run after he broke free for…
