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Norfolk Southern train derails near Crum
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT CRUM, W.Va. — A Norfolk Southern train jumped the tracks Friday night in southern Wayne County. Eighteen cars derailed from the tracks. The Kermit Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched around midnight to the scene on Webb Road. Firefighters arrived to find no injuries, property damage or hazardous leaks, according to Kermit firefighter…
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Mountain Movers announces updated schedule for ‘Taming of the Shrew’
LOUISA — Mountain Movers has adjusted the schedule for its production of “The Taming of the Shrew” at the Garden Theater in Louisa due to recent weather conditions. The dinner show is now set for Feb. 6 at 6 p.m. Regular performances will take place Feb. 7, 8, 11, 13 and 14 at 7 p.m.,…
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Hook, line & Williamson Fieldhouse: Fishing Expo is back
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT Those who have a thing for tackle and a passion for fishing poles should mark their calendars. On Feb. 15, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Williamson Parks Commission and Friends of the Tug Fork River are bringing back their 5th Annual Fishing Expo—and this year, they are going bigger. “Come…
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Valentine’s Day gift with a purpose: Trooper Teddy Bears
Every purchase supports children in crisis The Kentucky State Police are inviting Kentuckians to share the love this Valentine’s Day with a gift that offers comfort and support beyond the holiday: the Trooper Teddy Bear. Between Jan. 30 and Feb. 16, the agency is offering the bears at a special discounted price of $20 each.…
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Couple arrested after child shows ‘signs of torture’
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKE COUNTY — A Pike County couple is behind bars on charges of first-degree criminal child abuse, kidnapping with serious physical injury, and first-degree assault. Their arrest follows an investigation that uncovered severe abuse, including evidence described by authorities as “signs of torture.” Police arrested Raccoon resident Mary Hall, 42,…
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Local man arrested after allegedly brandishing gun
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — A 30-year-old man was arrested Jan. 28 on a charge of first-degree wanton endangerment after allegedly brandishing a handgun and threatening another man, authorities said. Logan Allen, of Inez, was taken into custody by the Johnson County Sheriff’s Department on a warrant obtained in Martin County by James Presley, also…
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Former teacher sentenced to more than 20 years for online enticement of a minor
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT LONDON — A former middle school teacher and basketball coach was sentenced Tuesday to more than 20 years in federal prison for the online enticement of a minor. William Goodson, 32, of Antioch, Tennessee, was sentenced to 246 months by U.S. District Judge Claria Horn Boom. According to his plea agreement, Goodson…
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Kentucky Power Foundation announces $1 million grant to assist weatherization programs in Eastern Kentucky
ASHLAND — Kentucky Power President and COO Cindy Wiseman announced Friday that the Kentucky Power Foundation is awarding a $1 million grant to Community Action Program agencies to assist weatherization programs in eastern Kentucky. “Eastern Kentucky has long faced the challenges of severe weather, and the recent cold temperatures have really highlighted the urgent need…
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Inez Elementary announces ‘Grandparent of the Year’ essay winners
INEZ — Fifth-grade students at Inez Elementary School recently participated in the annual AARP Grandparent of the Year essay contest. Mrs. Bethany Howard and Mrs. Jessica Dye facilitated the contest and announced the school’s top three essayists. Both teachers expressed their pride in the students’ efforts and creativity. To ensure a fair selection process, they…
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Local students make UK dean’s list
Local students were among a record 10,039 students who made the University of Kentucky dean’s list for the Fall 2024 semester. Ashdon E. Kerr, Jenna E. Cassady, Chloe Fields and Chloe Alexander all made the list for the fall 2024 semester. Kerr is a neuroscience major, Cassady is studying secondary English education, Fields is a…
