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Motorcyle crash kills Floyd County man, injures passenger
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT TEABERRY — A motorcycle crash claimed the life of a Floyd County man Thursday afternoon and injured a passenger, Kentucky State Police said. Troopers responded around 3:18 p.m. to Kentucky Route 979 in the Teaberry community after a 2003 Harley-Davidson motorcycle struck a concrete culvert. The driver, Kyle Hall, died at the…
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Tug Valley football wants to take next step
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — Tug Valley, coached by seventh-year head coach Hady Ford, is coming off last year’s history-making 12-1 season. It was the best season the Mingo County school has ever had in football. Ford and his assistant coaching staff have built a solid program, respected across the Mountain State,…
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Federal raid in Martin County nets two arrests in drugs and weapons case
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN TOMAHAWK — A months-long investigation into drugs and weapons trafficking in Martin County culminated Friday morning in the arrest of two people, authorities said. Acting on a federal warrant, officers from the Martin County Sheriff’s Office, the Kentucky State Police Drug Enforcement Investigations Unit, the U.S. Marshals Service, the FBI…
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Martin County shows flashes of excellence
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County High School football team took the field in full pads Friday night for scrimmages against Pikeville and Letcher County Central. Fans filled Cardinal Stadium to watch the players test themselves against strong competition ahead of the regular season. For senior quarterback Devan Maynard, stepping onto…
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OnPoint Swish rolls past Carolina
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN HAZARD — The OnPoint Swish, Kentucky’s first and only women’s semi-professional basketball team, pulled off an 84-75 victory over the Carolina Lady Cougars behind a balanced scoring effort led by Carnethia Brown and Carla Booth at Memorial Gym in Hazard. Three Swish players recorded a double-double – Carla Booth, Kennedi…
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Martin County soccer off to hot start
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County High School Lady Cardinals, coached by Steven Gauze, have started their soccer season strong with four impressive wins in early August. On Aug. 4, the Lady Cardinals overwhelmed Pikeville with a 15-0 victory at home in Inez. Faith Caldwell led the charge with four goals…
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Youth football showcases strong performances
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Youth football teams showcased strong performances Friday night at The Rock during the grid-o-rama. The Cardinals off against Highlands and Porter elementary schools. In the A-team matchup against Highlands, Martin County jumped out early with a 12-0 lead. That was thanks to touchdown receptions from Raylan…
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Martin County golfers record career-bests
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PRESTONSBURG — Several Martin County High School golfers turned in career-best performances last week at Stonecrest Golf Course. In a nine-hole match Aug. 5, Ryder Duncan tied for fifth place with a 39, his best finish. Blake Lemaster tied for seventh with a 42, while Avery Duncan carded a personal-best…
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Youth cheer camp Saturday at MCHS
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Get ready for a high-energy day of spirit and school pride. The Martin County High School cheerleading squad, led by coach Nikki Moore, will host an action-packed cheer camp for children ages 3 and up Saturday, Aug. 16, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Young participants will learn…
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Tommy’s Auto Sales Player of the Week: Makenna Marcum
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Makenna Marcum is the Tommy’s Auto Sales Player of the Week. Marcum, who plays for Martin County Middle School, came in clutch in a 28-24 home overtime win over Betsy Layne on Thursday night. Down 21-18, she danced around screens at the top of the key before hitting…
