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Youth football to host field day
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County youth football will host a parent meeting and field day this Sunday at Frank Horn Field at 6 p.m. Any player in kindergarten through sixth grade wanting to participate in this upcoming season is encouraged to attend. Children will be fitted for their helmets and shoulder…
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Martin County tennis to begin regional tournament
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County High School tennis team is preparing to enter 15th Region tournament play this week. The squad took on Shelby Valley on April 28 before defeating Paintsville in boys and girls 4-1. Chloe May battled the third-ranked player in the region, Kiera Newsome of Shelby Valley,…
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Healthy Happenings: HANDS Program offers free support for growing families
BY DOROTHY DILLON Welcoming a new baby into your life is exciting—but it also comes with a lot of questions. That is where the HANDS Program comes in. HANDS is a free, voluntary support program for any family—first-time parents or not—who are pregnant or have a baby younger than 90 days old. There is no…
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Martin County FCCLA shows off award-winning projects
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Students from the Martin County chapter of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) captivated Kiwanis Club members with demonstrations of their award-winning projects. FCCLA adviser Connie Harless introduced a group of six students during the Kiwanis luncheon Thursday at Giovanni’s in Inez. “I just want to…
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UPIKE honors graduates
PIKEVILLE — More than 550 students from the University of Pikeville (UPIKE) marked a significant milestone as they were awarded their degrees during the spring commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 10 at the Appalachian Wireless Arena. The event celebrated graduates across UPIKE’s undergraduate, graduate and health professions programs. This year marked the 25th commencement for the…
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BSCTC celebrates Going Pro Day
PRESTONSBURG — Big Sandy Community & Technical College celebrated as students signed job offers with local employers during the annual Going Pro Day. The career-signing event recognizes students entering the workforce directly after graduation. The event highlighted the college’s strong partnerships with regional industries and the outstanding achievements of its graduates. From healthcare and technology…
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MSU takes third place at Midwest Model European Union
Morehead State University students recently took third place at the 31st annual Midwest Model European Union simulation, held at Indiana University in Bloomington this spring. This is MSU’s best-ever overall performance at the Midwest Model EU. Midwest Model EU allows students to simulate the real-life European Union as they participate in the European Council, European…
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Maynard, Young named to Cumberlands academic honor rolls
WILLIAMSBURG — The Office of Academic Affairs at University of the Cumberlands has recognized two Inez students for outstanding academic performance during the Spring 2025 semester. Alana Maynard was named to the President’s List, the university’s highest academic honor. A member of the Class of 2025, Maynard is majoring in Elementary (P-5) Education and minoring…
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Residents at risk of water rate increase in Martin County
Stalled project drains $700K BY LISA STAYTON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A stalled infrastructure project has drained $700,000 from the Martin County Water District, leaving residents at risk of a water rate increase, officials said in a May 6 special meeting. Nearly four years after announcing upgrades to the raw water intake and treatment plant,…
