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OWE1 launches Kennadi’s Kindness Scholarship
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Morehead State player and former Martin County star Brady Dingess is channeling his efforts into giving back to his home community through the establishment of the “Kennadi’s Kindness” Scholarship. Operating under his OWE1 organization, Dingess is utilizing basketball workouts as a means to raise funds for the initiative…
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Rural Revival Veterans Ride ahead of Oliver Anthony’s concert in Inez
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — As country singer Oliver Anthony brings his Rural Revival Project Street Concert Series to Inez on May 17, First Frontier Appalachian Trails is helping him turn the spotlight toward those who have served. Lara Mitchell Pack of First Frontier Appalachian Trails says the group is organizing an off-road…
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First Frontier Appalachian trailhead welcomes first visitors—all the way from Iowa
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN DEBORD — First Frontier Appalachian Trails (FFAT) officially welcomed its first visitors to the newly opened trailhead on Davella Road in Debord last week—and the guests made quite the trip to get there. “This fine group of folks drove 11 hours from Iowa to come enjoy our trails,” said Lara…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Jonathan B. Kirk, 48, of Louisa, was arrested Monday on Dans Branch in Pilgrim on charges of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs, criminal mischief and terroristic threatening. Sheriff Kirk responded to a report of a Ford F-150…
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School board renews RTIs, advances police force plans
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Board of Education highlighted student success and advanced several initiatives during its April 14 meeting, including renewal of elementary intervention teachers, progress toward forming a district police force, and approval of a student IT apprenticeship program. Following student recognitions (see related stories in this edition),…
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Eden FPS team crowned state champion
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN After falling just short of the top prize last year, Eden Elementary’s Future Problem Solving team returned to the state stage with a renewed sense of purpose—and this time, they finished what they started. The Wildcats claimed the 2025 Kentucky state championship in Future Problem Solving. Their win marked a…
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School board celebrates Eden’s dominant academic season
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Eden Elementary’s academic team took center stage ahead of the Martin County Board of Education’s April 14 meeting. The BOE recognized the team for an exceptional season of competition. The Wildcats swept every category at the District 116 Governor’s Cup and went on to finish as Region 29…
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Louisa man found unconscious in car faces drug charges
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Louisa man was arrested Sunday afternoon after authorities found him unconscious in a vehicle on the side of New Route 3, according to Martin County officials. Ramey Green, 44, faces multiple drug-related charges, including public intoxication of a controlled substance (excludes alcohol), two counts of possession of…
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Martin County school board applauds student success in academics, music and leadership
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Board of Education recognized another impressive lineup of student accomplishments April 14, highlighting success across academics, music, science and leadership. Schools Superintendent Larry James presented certificates to the students. First up, Eden Elementary’s Olivia Maynard, who took top honors at the East Kentucky Regional Science…
