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Driving through the storm
A few weeks ago, after two good days in Bowling Green with some lovely ministers’ wives, it was time to head home. Storm warnings had me leaving earlier than expected. Those Bowling Green-ers watch the weather like crazy. And for good reason. Severe weather, including tornadoes and hail, was forecast. It happened just like they…
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Joann Horn Obituary
Joann Horn 1978—2025 Joann Horn, 46, of Inez, passed away May 30, 2025, at Kings Daughter’s Medical Center in Ashland. She was born July 07, 1978, in Prestonsburg to Connie Horn and the late Clifford Horn Jr. Along with her father Clifford and her special Uncle Roger Horn, Joann is preceded in death by her…
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Carol Ann McNeely Obituary
Carol Ann McNeely 1976—2025 Carol Ann McNeely, 49, of Kermit, West Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on May 27, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 30, 1976, to the late George Block Jr and Lola Marcum Justice. Carol was a housewife and a member of the Jenny’s Creek…
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Marshal Brady Chaffin Obituary
Marshal Brady Chaffin 2002—2025 With heavy hearts, we share that Brady passed away Monday, May 26, 2025, at the age of 22. He left us unexpectedly but surrounded by so much love. Born Aug. 27, 2002, in Huntington, West Virginia, Brady was the beloved child of the late Angela Renea (Kirk) Chaffin and Christopher Riley…
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Maudie Jude Obituary
Maudie Jude 1950—2025 Maudie Jude, 74, of Boons Camp, went to be with the Lord on May 26, 2025. She was born June 23, 1950, to the late Albert Preece and Malissa Dutton Preece. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her three husbands, William (Billy) Jude, Billy White and Jim…
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Thelma Sartin-Chafin Parks Obituary
Thelma Sartin-Chafin Parks 1952—2025 Thelma Sartin-Chafin Parks, 72, of Louisa, went home to be with the Lord on May 25, 2025, with her loved ones surrounding her. She was born Dec. 10, 1952, to the late Willis Sartin and Nannie Jude Sartin. She is preceded in death by the father of her children, Ernest Chafin,…
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Temporary daytime closure for embankment repairs on KY 292
WARFIELD — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 12 announced embankment repair work started Tuesday, June 3, on KY 292 in Martin County at mile point 15.32, just south of Warfield Elementary School. To safely complete the repairs, the roadway will be closed daily from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. during normal working hours through the…
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Kentucky Infrastructure Authority Board to convene June 5
FRANKFORT — The Kentucky Infrastructure Authority (KIA) Board of Directors will hold its regularly scheduled meeting Thursday, June 5, at its office located at 100 Airport Road, Third Floor, in Frankfort. Board chair Matt Sawyers will convene the meeting at 1 p.m. ET. For those who would like to watch remotely there is a YouTube…
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West Virginia appoints new superintendents in counties under state oversight
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia’s top education official announced a slate of leadership appointments May 23 for school districts currently under state control. The move signals a renewed emphasis on academic outcomes in the affected counties. State Superintendent Michele Blatt named four superintendents to lead districts where the West Virginia Board of…
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Williamson man faces formal charges
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Williamson, West Virginia, man faces formal charges in connection with a drug-related incident that occurred earlier this spring. The Martin Circuit Court on May 27 announced that Brian K. Runyon, 53, stands accused of first-degree possession of a controlled substance and public intoxication involving a controlled substance.…
