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Standing firm
A few nights ago, our dog Dixie got the zoomies. She raced around in circles as far as the leash would allow. I wasn’t worried. Standing on the porch, I had a two-hand hold on it. Wasn’t gonna let her get away again. (Last time had me running down the road in my housecoat.) Typically,…
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Cal Ripken signups extended
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Due to severe flooding in the county, Cal Ripken signups have been extended. Parents have until March 8 at 1 p.m. to sign their child up. Draft day has changed to March 9. Baseball and softball will be $60 per child. T-ball will be $50. Discounts will be…
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The Illusion of Lack
“But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God. But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:18-19 Here in Philippians Chapter…
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Martin County man sentenced to 35 years in child porn case
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LEXINGTON — A Martin County man was sentenced Friday to 35 years in federal prison for coercing minor boys to engage in sexually explicit conduct for porn production and possession of porn. Dustin Edward Newsome, 35, of Debord, was sentenced in Lexington by Judge Karen Caldwell of the U.S. District…
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Mingo County among four declared major disaster areas
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN MINGO COUNTY, W.Va. — Mingo County is one of the four counties in West Virginia to have a major disaster declaration approved by the Trump Administration. Some residents felt it took too long. However, officials say that sometimes it takes time to get the paperwork and other necessary documents finished…
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Martin County rains 3s, rolls past Paintsville to advance to 57th District championship
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN SALYERSVILLE — Martin County’s lights-out shooting from beyond the arc proved too much for Paintsville in the opening round of the 57th District Tournament. The Cardinals defeated the Tigers 77-63 to advance to the championship game Thursday against Johnson Central. The energy was high Tuesday night in the Magoffin County…
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Martin County soars over Magoffin County
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Cardinals cruised to an 87-66 senior night victory over the Magoffin County Hornets on Feb. 18 in Inez. With 12 Cardinals in the scoring column, Martin County’s balanced point production proved too much for the visiting Hornets. The squad is ranked second in Kentucky, with…
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Martin County Lady Cards rout Phelps 73-44
Spaulding plays final game at home BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The red and white echoed through the Martin County gymnasium Friday night as the Lady Cardinals (15-8) bested the Phelps Lady Hornets (17-9) in a 73-44 dominant send-off for beloved senior captain Candace Spaulding. The packed house witnessed a masterful performance as…
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Lady Panthers get No. 2 seed in Super Regionals
BY KYLE LOVERNMOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — The seedings and brackets have been released for the upcoming Class A Super Regionals involving Tug Valley’s Lady Panthers. The first-round regional tourney game for Tug Valley (19-2), ranked No. 2 in the state in Class A, will be Friday, Feb. 28. Gilmer County received the No. 1…
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Eden repeats as county champs
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Eden Wildcats cemented their dominance in the county after going back-to-back as Martin County Elementary champions at the A, B and C levels. The following is a recap of tournament action: A team Eden vs Inez – The Eden Wildcats clawed their way back from a fourth-quarter…
