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Kentuckians want a senator, not a rubber stamp
BY AL CROSS This column was written before Tuesday night’s debate among four candidates in the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate. “Kentucky is in play this year. Believe it,” U.S. Senate candidate Amy McGrath told her email list last week. Perhaps she felt obliged to add those two words because so few people think…
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Martin County baseball battles through tough six-game stretch
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Martin County High School baseball went 2-4 over a demanding six-game spring break stretch March 30-April 4, showing progress against a tough schedule. The Cardinals dropped back-to-back games to Boyd County, beat Tug Valley, then fell to Russell and Lewis County before closing the week with a comeback win over…
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Martin County Lady Cardinals make history with district win over Paintsville
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN For the first time in program history, the Martin County High School softball team can call itself a district winner. The Lady Cardinals’ 4-2 victory over Paintsville on March 24 was a breakthrough decades in the making. Since the school’s opening in the 2019-20 academic year, Martin County had never…
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Space launch brings back memories
NASA’s first crewed moon mission in more than 50 years is underway, bringing back memories of when I was a youngster growing up at Nolan. I can recall the early space programs in the 1960s. Project Mercury was the first human spaceflight program of the United States, running from 1958 through 1963. An early highlight…
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Martin Circuit Clerk marks Donate Life Month, urges residents to register
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze is recognizing National Donate Life Month in April, joining a nationwide effort to raise awareness of organ, eye and tissue donation and encouraging Kentuckians to register as donors. Gauze said more than 100,000 children and adults across the United States are waiting for lifesaving transplants. “Behind each number…
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Martin County arrest report
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office made the following arrests: James H. Riggs Jr., 58, was arrested April 6 on New Route 3 in Inez on charges of alcohol intoxication in a public place (first and second offense) and possession of marijuana. Deputy Zach Waller responded to the call. According…
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Martin County court docket
INEZ — Judge John Kevin Holbrook heard the following cases April 2 in Martin Circuit Court: John Slone (other hearing) — Set for pretrial 5/7/26 at 11 a.m. John Slone (other hearing) — Set for pretrial 5/7/26 at 11 a.m. John Slone (other hearing) — Set for pretrial 5/7/26 at 11 a.m. John Slone (arraignment)…
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Martin County civil suits, deeds and marriages
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported seven civil suits filed in her office through April 2. Meanwhile, Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported seven deeds and one marriage recorded in her office. Civil Suits LVNV Funding LLC vs. Amber Spicer. LVNV Funding LLC vs. Priscilla Stevens. First Portfolio Ventures II LLC vs. Natalie…
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Students, Easter Bunny bring cheer to Martin County Health Care Facility
INEZ — Pastel tablecloths, bright eggs and visits from students and the Easter Bunny helped make Easter extra special for residents at the Martin County Health Care Facility. Children spent time with residents, dipping eggs into colorful dye, posing for photos and sharing conversation. The Easter Bunny made the rounds as well, stopping for keepsake…
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Jordan Doyle publishes novel rooted in trauma, addiction and recovery
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Martin County native Jordan Doyle has released a new novel, “The Girl Who Named the Fire,” a story of trauma, addiction and recovery. Now living in Floyd County, Doyle launched the book in June 2025. The novel follows a traumatic fire and the aftermath of rebuilding a life. “She didn’t…
