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Come home to Inez for the Appalachian Artist Festival
On Saturday, Aug. 2, the heart of Martin County will beat a little louder. Downtown Inez will fill with music, color, conversation and community as the Appalachian Artist Festival transforms Court Street into a celebration of everything that makes our region special. To our neighbors near and far, we issue this invitation: Come home. Whether…
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Martin County FCCLA students earn gold, capture National Championship in Orlando
INEZ — Martin County High School FCCLA members earned national recognition at the FCCLA National Leadership Conference in Orlando, with two students taking first place in the nation and three others bringing home gold. The event, held July 5–9, brought together thousands of student leaders from across the country for competitions, leadership workshops and career…
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Healthy Happenings: Mobile mammography coming to Martin County Health Department
Let’s take care of ourselves, Martin County. The UK King’s Daughters Mobile Mammography Unit is coming to the Martin County Health Department on Monday, July 28 and again Wednesday, Oct. 1, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you are 40 or older, it is time to schedule your yearly mammogram. No doctor’s order is…
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More ‘one-hit wonders’ you may remember
After receiving some nice comments on social media for my last column on “one-hit wonders,” I decided to follow it up with Part 2. This installment features more songs you might recall by artists you likely never heard from again. “Nice to Be with You,” by Gallery My wife Vicki and I heard this song…
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Local author to host book launch Saturday at Movies on Main
Local author and speaker Joseph Little will host the official launch of his debut memoir, “Me and Poverty: A Journey of Inspiration and Escape,” on Saturday, July 27, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the lobby of Movies on Main at the Collier Center in Inez. He invites the public to attend the free…
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President Trump and venous insufficiency
President Trump probably does not want any pictures taken with his feet on his desk. Maybe he never puts his feet on his desk. His recent diagnosis of a venous blood supply problem warrants such reclining two or three times a day. Millions of Americans, especially seniors, experience ankle and lower leg swelling due to…
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Martin County court docket
INEZ — Judge Kevin Holbrook heard the following cases July 17 in Martin Circuit Court: Joe Allen Evans (bond forfeiture hearing-motion to revoke bond) — Assault, second degree-domestic violence; persistent felony offender, first degree: Set for evidentiary hearing 8/7/25 at 10:59 a.m. James Hackney (change of plea) — Complicity burglary, second degree: Amended to burglary…
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Martin County football to debut at midnight practice
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School’s football program will launch its season with a “First Flight” midnight practice. The event starts July 31 and runs into the early hours of Wednesday, Aug. 1 at The Rock. The first glimpse at this year’s Cardinals will feature the first official practice in…
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Martin County civil suits, deeds and marriages
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported 12 civil suits filed in her office from July 11 to July 17. Meanwhile, Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported seven deeds and one marriage recorded in her office from July 10 to July 17. Civil Suits Republic Finance LLC vs. Judy Jude. DNF Associates LLC vs.…
