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Mingo County Sheriff’s Office welcomes new deputy
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WILLIAMSON — The Mingo County Sheriff’s Office has a new deputy. Austin Trevor Layne was sworn in Thursday by Sheriff Joe Smith. Deputy Layne is a graduate of Mingo Central High School and the West Virginia State Police 180th Basic Class. He previously served as a police officer for the City of…
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Martin County court docket 3/18/2025
INEZ — Judge Brett Butcher heard the following cases March 18 in Martin District Court: John Allen (motion to reduce bond) — Receiving stolen property $1,000-$10,000: Overruled, bond to remain the same. Brandon Barker (arraignment) — Speeding 26 mph over/greater: Failure to appear. Miranda Chafin (arraignment) — Possession of controlled substance, second degree (drug unspecified):…
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Martin County deeds and marriages week
INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported the following deeds and marriages recorded in her office: Deeds Walter Jackson Jr., Tanya Jackson (party 1) to Justin Jackson, Alice Jackson (party 2). Carol Earnest (party 1) to Nona Newsome, Tommy Vinson (party 2). Carol Ernest (party 1) to Nona Newsome, Tommy Vinson (party 2). Jackie…
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Martin County civil suits
INEZ — Martin Circuit Court Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office: KY Foster Care Sys Acct vs. Ashley N. Miller. KY Foster Sys Acct vs. Courtney M. Mills. Roda M. Maynard vs. Adam Maynard. William L. Fletcher Jr. vs. Kendra Dawn Fletcher. Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC vs. Marsha Cain. Eagle…
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The power of humility to move God to mercy
“And the word of the LORD came to Elijah the Tishbite, saying, Seest thou how Ahab humbleth himself before me? because he humbleth himself before me, I will not bring the evil in his days: but in his son’s days will I bring the evil upon his house.” I Kings 21:28-29 One of the blessings…
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Honesty
A young lady was sunbathing on the beach when a little boy in his swimming trunks, carrying a towel, came up to her and asked, “Do you believe in God?” She was surprised by the question but she replied, “Why, yes, I do.” Then he asked her: “Do you go to church every Sunday?” Again,…
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Not a failure
I cried at work the other day. Jordan*, one of my favorite patients, was having a cavity filled. (She used to get super nervous but has conquered that fear.) As she smelled laughing gas, we caught up. I asked how her current activity at school was going. It had just ended, and she was glad…
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Brenda Sue Akers Obituary
Brenda Sue Akers 1952—2025 Brenda Sue Akers, 72, of Pilgrim, passed away Friday, March 21, 2025, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. She was born Sept. 6, 1952, to the late Conard Cassady and Ruth Preece. Brenda is survived by her husband, George Akers; brothers, Bill (Susie) Cassady of Daniels, Randy (Gail) Cassady of Pilgrim, and…
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Terry Gene Webb Obituary
Terry Gene Webb 1957—2025 Terry Gene Webb, 67, of Inez, passed away at Community Hospice, Ashland, on Friday, March 21, 2025. Terry was born in Valdosta, Georgia, on Aug. 4, 1957, to the late Ervin Printes Webb and Thelma Jean (Perry) Webb. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a grandson,…
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Charles Edward Hinkle Obituary
Charles Edward Hinkle 1958—2025 Charles Edward Hinkle, 66, of Beauty, passed away at his home Thursday, March 20, 2025. He was born in Martin County on March 27, 1958, to the late Floyd Hinkle and Victoria Crum Hinkle. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by five brothers and eight sisters. Charles…
