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Rural Revival postponed: Oliver Anthony to perform free concert
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A full-scale Rural Revival show originally planned for May 17 in Inez has been postponed due to time constraints. However, organizers confirmed that a free concert by country music artist Oliver Anthony would still take place that evening. “We were originally going to do something in Paintsville,” said…
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One lucky mom, one sweet haul
Moore wins Mother’s Day Giveaway BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Destiny Moore of Warfield had the ultimate Mother’s Day moment. The lucky mom of four—Jayde, Caleb, Kiarah and Ashton—was named the winner of the Mountain Citizen’s annual Mother’s Day Giveaway. The drawing for the winner was live-streamed Monday on the newspaper’s Facebook page—and…
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Appalachian Artist Festival finalizes plans for Aug. 2
T-shirt design contest deadline extended to June 1 BY PHILL BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Appalachian Artist Festival organizing committee met Tuesday to solidify plans for the upcoming festival scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 2 in Inez. During the meeting, the committee finalized and approved its bylaws, confirming that membership is open to all Martin…
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Jail projects $500K deficit
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — Big Sandy Regional Detention Center is on pace to finish the fiscal year with a deficit of a half million dollars. That information came to light in an April 24 board meeting. The board conducted the first reading of a proposed budget that slashes expenditures but still results…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Steven Ray Davis, 42, of Inez, was arrested Tuesday on charges of leaving the scene of accident-failure to render aid or assistance, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance first degree (PCP), no registration…
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Martin County discusses flood damage, pushes for federal assistance
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Fiscal Court discussed significant damage to roads and bridges from April storms and flash floods during an April 17 meeting. Magistrates pointed to dozens of problem sites and the urgent need for repairs, outside contractors and federal disaster assistance. District 1 Magistrate Cody Slone said…
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Wolf Creek Community Church commended for feeding community and flood relief workers
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — In the wake of the devastating February floods, Wolf Creek Community Church fed the community and flood relief workers. For preparing and serving more than 1,500 meals, the Martin County Fiscal Court formally recognized the church during its April 17 meeting. Church members Holly Hinkle, Marlene Fluty and…
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Can you live without China’s junk?
What does China export to the United States? Items include electronics, machinery, furniture, bedding, clothing, footwear, toys, cars, motorcycles, medical equipment, needles and catheters. There is of course more. These and other products are a big part of the over $48.83 billion in exports China sent to the U.S. in December 2024 alone. For the…
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Mom and the alien bug
BY VICKI LOVERN A few years before my mom passed away, she stumbled upon an alien bug sunning itself on her front porch. After a sun-filled Fourth of July, she stared down at the eerily cute creature and wondered if the heat of the day was causing her to hallucinate. It was both cute and…
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Facing Hunger releases senior food box dates
Facing Hunger Foodbank (FHFB) has released its May schedule for the Senior Food Box program for residents aged 60+. In Martin County, the program will be available at the following locations: Additional regional distribution dates include: The Senior Food Box program (Commodity Supplemental Food Program), is a federal initiative administered by the U.S. Department of…
