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Roster roulette: The new reality
Mo Dioubate, Brandon Garrison, Jasper Johnson and Jaland Lowe have all entered the transfer portal as of this writing. Malachi Moreno announced he will test the NBA Draft waters but plans to return to Kentucky if he does not hear what he wants, and I am about 99% sure he will be back. That is…
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Kirk & Crum Law Firm Player of the Week: Aidan Mann
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Aidan Mann is the Kirk & Crum Law Office Player of the Week. Mann was a consistent force at the plate, delivering multiple multi-hit games and producing in key moments for the Martin County High School baseball team. He went 2-for-3 with three runs scored and four stolen…
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Keathley earns Herald-Leader first-team all-state honors, named MaxPreps Kentucky Player of the Year
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Braxton Keathley added two of the state’s top postseason honors to his standout junior season, earning first-team recognition on the Lexington Herald-Leader Boys’ All-State Team and being named MaxPreps Kentucky Player of the Year. The Martin County star guard turned in one of the most prolific seasons in Kentucky, leading…
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Maynard earns all-state honorable mention
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Maci Maynard turned in one of the most efficient and productive seasons in Kentucky girls’ high school basketball, earning honorable mention honors on the Lexington Herald-Leader Girls’ All-State Team. Selected by coaches from across the state, the recognition places Maynard among the state’s top performers following a dominant campaign for…
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Martin County wrestlers capture Adidas national titles
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INDEPENDENCE, Missouri — Two Martin County fifth-graders brought home national championships over the weekend, turning in dominant performances at Adidas Nationals in Independence, Missouri. Nolan Muncy won first place in the 135-pound division, and Colten Anderson captured first in the 100-pound division. With their victories, both wrestlers earned Adidas All-American…
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Community outreach to serve Kermit, Inez with free health fair, eyeglasses, clothing, family photos
INEZ / KERMIT — A four-day community outreach will bring free health services, clothing, eyeglasses and family photos to families in Kermit and Inez this month. Kermit First Baptist Church, Inez First Baptist Church and the Gospel Lights Missions Team will host the outreach event in Kermit on April 14-15 and in Inez on April…
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Martin County seeks public input as flood lessons shape future planning
BY MADISON MOONEY A year after devastating floodwaters tore through Martin County, local officials are turning hard lessons into action, reviewing what worked, confronting what did not and asking residents to help shape a stronger response before the next disaster strikes. Residents will have a chance to learn more and take part later this month…
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Girls’ Night Out returns May 1 to benefit Tug Valley Recovery Shelter
WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — One of the Tug Valley’s most anticipated spring fundraisers returns May 1 as the GFWC-WV Williamson Woman’s Club hosts its annual Girls’ Night Out to benefit the Tug Valley Recovery Shelter. This year’s event, themed “Once Upon a Cause — A Fairytale Gala,” will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, May 1,…
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Tug Valley Lady Panthers sweep twin bill from Calhoun County
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOGAN, W.Va. — Senior Bailee Hall and sophomore Emma Lackey pitched back-to-back no-hitters in Tug Valley’s doubleheader sweep over Calhoun County, Saturday at the Chief Logan Recreation Center softball field. In the opener, the Lady Panthers won 5-0 and took the second game of the twin bill 10-1. Hall tossed…
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Turn your radio on
BY DR. GLENN MOLLETTE We are bombarded daily with news, advertisements, telemarketers, text advertisements and annoying phone calls. All of this is physically and emotionally draining. For the last 20 years I have listened to, watched and read the news. Sadly, most of the news is bad, negative and depressing. Actually, so much of television…
