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Sci-fi gadgets that became reality
If you are a fan of the original “Star Trek” television series, you may remember the “communicator” they used. It was a handheld device that allowed them to talk back and forth from almost anywhere. It sort of looked like our early flip-phone cell devices. Fast forward to today and just a few years ago…
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Martin County court docket
INEZ — Judge John T. Chafin heard the following cases May 5 and 6 in Martin District Court: Roland Blake Albright (arraignment) — Theft by unlawful taking of disposition all others $500 but less than $1,000: One-year diversion, DCPT 5/5/26. Jeffrey D. Bowen (arraignment) — Assault, fourth degree (domestic violence) minor injury: Bench warrant $500…
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Martin County civil suits and deeds
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following seven civil suits filed in her office last week. Meanwhile, Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported five deeds recorded in her office May 1-8. Civil Suits Commonwealth of Kentucky vs. Heirs of Ada Davis et al. Synchrony Bank vs. Luster Jude. Bertha Mae Horn vs.…
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Swatting flies
BY GREG CRUM “Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of…
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The ant, the prayer and the contact lens
A true story: Brenda was a young woman who was invited to go rock climbing. Although she was scared to death, she went with her group to a tremendous granite cliff. In spite of her fear, she put on the gear, took hold of the rope, and started up the face of that rock. Well,…
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Jesus is coming to my house
Jesus is coming to my house today. That sounds like Zacchaeus. His story is in Luke 19. A wee little man, he climbed a sycamore tree to see Jesus. Jesus reached the spot and yelled—maybe He just whispered, “Zacchaeus, you come down, for I’m going to your house today.” But Jesus really is coming to…
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Wanda Kaye Mills Maynard Obituary
Wanda Kaye Mills Maynard 1955—2025 Wanda Kaye Mills Maynard, age 69, of Inez, passed away May 12, 2025 at her residence. Born July 7, 1955 in Inez, she was the daughter of the late Randall and Katherine Jarrell Mills. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by one brother, Frank Mills, and…
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Milton McCoy Obituary
Milton McCoy 1942—2025 Milton McCoy was born Feb. 10, 1942 in Martin County, and departed this life Sunday, May 11, 2025 at his home in Ulysses, being 83 years of age. He was the son of the late Virgil and Goldie (Blackburn) McCoy. In addition to his parents, Milton is preceded in death by his…
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Mance Darrell Gamble Obituary
Mance Darrell Gamble 1963—2025 Mance Darrell Gamble, 61, of Inez, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2025 at the ARH Regional Medical Center in Hazard. Born July 15, 1963 in Martin County, he was the son of Rebecca Moore Strickland and the late Ossie Gamble. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his…
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Marsha Dianne Hackney Obituary
Marsha Dianne Hackney 1954—2025 Marsha Dianne Hackney, 70, of Warfield, passed away Thursday, May 8, 2025 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington. Born Nov. 18, 1954 in Mississippi, she was the daughter of the late Lula Bell Hick and Leory Rich. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by…
