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How SB 181 impacts teacher-student communications
During the 2025 Regular Session, the General Assembly passed several pieces of legislation focused on protecting and supporting Kentucky’s most vulnerable. Without a doubt, at the top of that list are our children. One of the most significant measures passed to protect our youth was Senate Bill 181. This legislation addresses electronic communications like texts…
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Court formally charges Lovely woman
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin Circuit Court issued formal criminal charges June 18 against a Lovely woman under the court’s Rocket Docket program. Tammy Johnson, 59, is charged with alcohol intoxication in a public place, first and second offense, and first-degree wanton endangerment. According to the Commonwealth’s Attorney, Johnson was under…
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Mother and son die in rollover accident in Mingo County
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN RAWL, W.Va. — A mother and her young son died in a single-vehicle crash that occurred overnight Tuesday along State Route 49 in the community of Rawl in Mingo County, authorities said. The victims were identified as 24-year-old Keyonna Norman of Williamson and her 9-year-old son Kingston. According to the…
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Fireworks, parade and red, white and blue
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County will come alive with red, white and blue spirit July 5. A Fourth of July parade, fireworks and festivities will take place in downtown Inez. The Kiwanis Club will lead the charge with its annual Independence Day Parade down Main Street, stepping off at 6:30 p.m. Parade participants…
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The Millard College celebrates graduates, recognizes partners
LOUISA — The Millard College celebrated more than 80 graduates in a Commencement Ceremony June 4 in the school gymnasium in Louisa. It was a momentous occasion for the graduates, their families and the Millard College community. The ceremony included the presentation of three prestigious awards: the Chancellor’s Award, the President’s Award and the Honorary…
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Sweet moments at Martin County Health Care Facility
Residents at the Martin County Health Care Facility teamed up with the activities department to whip up a batch of homemade fudge. These ladies got hands-on with the stirring, making the yummy treat from scratch and sharing smiles along the way.
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KY HEARS opens new hearing clinic in Martin County
BY DIANE SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A statewide effort to expand hearing care in rural Kentucky arrived in Martin County last month. KY HEARS (Hearing Healthcare Equal Access Reaching Statewide) opened a clinic inside the Martin County Health Department. KY Hears, launched by the Heuser Hearing Institute, is expanding hearing health care access across…
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Wall joins Martin County Sheriff’s Office as new deputy
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Citizens will notice a new deputy sheriff patrolling Martin County. Sheriff John Kirk’s office has hired Deputy Jameson Wall, a 31-year-old Lawrence County native who serves in the Kentucky National Guard and previously spent four years on active duty in the U.S. Marine Corps. Chief Deputy Chris Kidd…
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Devan Maynard earns Blue-Grey All-American Bowl invitation
Martin County senior adds college offer from Kentucky Wesleyan BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County football standout Devan Maynard has been invited to play in a Blue-Grey Senior All-American Bowl Game at AT&T Stadium in Dallas. The honor will see him compete among the nation’s top high school football players. The 6-foot-4,…
