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Morehead State approves plan to increase student scholarships and transform campus
MOREHEAD — The Morehead State University Board of Regents held its quarterly meeting on Friday, approving several key initiatives aimed at supporting students and transforming campus facilities. One of the most significant actions was the adoption of the University’s 2025-26 operating budget, which includes an increase in student scholarship funding. “MSU is fully committed to…
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Summer-fall baseball and softball league launches
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County will see a new summer and fall baseball and softball league for young players with games slated for August and September at Frank Horn Field in Inez. The league, sanctioned by the United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA), is open to children from any county. Softball…
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New inductees announced for Williamson High School Athletic Hall of Fame
WILLIAMSON — The Williamson High School Athletic Hall of Fame board of directors announced inductees for the Class of 2025. The 2025 class, which will be the 28th group enshrined among other Wolfpack greats, will see five new members inducted. The five members of the WHS Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2025 are as…
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Martin County records: Civil suits, deeds and marriages
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported five civil suits filed in her office last week. Meanwhile, Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported five deeds and five marriages recorded in her office: Civil Suits Credit Acceptance Corp vs. Shawn McGinnis. Credit Acceptance Corporation vs. John Cook. Lisa Stepp Hinkle vs. Darrell Ray Hinkle. Whitney…
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The Gift of Contentment Part 2
BY GREG CRUM “Behold that which I have seen: it is good and comely for one to eat and to drink, and to enjoy the good of all his labour that he taketh under the sun all the days of his life, which God giveth him: for it is his portion. Every man also to…
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A happy man
Bob and Stan were good buddies and baseball friends. One day at a ballgame, they made a vow to each other that whichever friend died first, that friend would send a message back to earth to let the other friend know if there was baseball in Heaven. Sure enough, one day, Bob died. After a…
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‘Spice of Life’
We call it “Spice of Life,” and it’s a family favorite. Wait. Let me start at the beginning. Way back in the early 1990s, Baptist Student Union teams came to our church at First Baptist, Belfry. It was electric, though that sounds cheesy. High-energy college students invaded the brick-and-mortar of our congregation like never before.…
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William Sesco Obituary
William Sesco 1964—2025 William Sesco, age 61, of Inez, passed away June 22, 2025, at his residence. Born April 4, 1964, in Prestonsburg, he was the son of the late Donald Eugene and Creta Faye (Spence) Sesco. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Evalene (Horn) Sesco. William is…
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Larry Stump Obituary
Larry Stump 1953—2025 Larry Stump, age 71, of Debord, passed away June 20, 2025, at his residence. Born Oct. 13, 1953, in Grapevine, he was the son of the late Floyd Stump Sr. and Betty Mutter Stump. In addition to his parents, Larry is preceded in death by one son, Travis Carter; one daughter, Crystal…
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Joyce Ferrell Obituary
Joyce Ferrell June 19, 2025 Joyce Ferrell, 71, of Georgetown, passed away June 19, 2025, at home, surrounded by loved ones. Joyce was a nursing assistant at the Martin County Nursing Home. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend to all who knew her. Joyce is preceded in death by her husband, William Edward…
