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‘#unfiltered: Real Jesus, Real You’ March 27 at Archer Park
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT PRESTONSBURG — Students from across the region are invited to an evening of faith, fellowship and high-energy fun during “#unfiltered: Real Jesus, Real You,” a free youth event set for Friday, March 27, at Archer Park in Prestonsburg. Hosted by the Enterprise Association of Southern Baptist Churches, the event begins at 6…
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Four-day revival begins March 29 at Mountain Arts Center
PRESTONSBURG — A four-day revival titled “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” will begin Sunday, March 29, at the Mountain Arts Center in Prestonsburg. The revival will feature multiple services and guest speakers over four days, including a former Martin County resident, Rev. Josh Schmidt. Opening day services are scheduled for 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.…
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FBI issues warning about scams
The FBI Louisville Field Office is warning Kentuckians about a rise in fraud schemes in which scammers pose as law enforcement officers or government officials to extort money or steal personal information. According to the FBI, the scams often begin with an unsolicited phone call from someone using a spoofed number to make the call…
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Warfield invites children to Easter egg hunt April 4
WARFIELD — Colorful eggs, springtime smiles and a visit from the Easter Bunny will fill Warfield Park as the City of Warfield and the Warfield Park Community Center host an Easter egg hunt Saturday, April 4. The event begins at 11 a.m. and is open to children ages 0-12. In addition to the egg hunt,…
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Hop into an Easter egg hunt at Kermit Park
KERMIT, W.Va. — Families can welcome spring with a basketful of fun when A.B.L.E. Families hosts its annual Easter egg hunt at noon Saturday, March 28, at Kermit Park. The event promises a festive afternoon filled with colorful eggs, Easter fun and photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny. Organizers invite families to bring their own…
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Iran: No peaceful day there or here
BY DR. GLENN MOLLETTE I am ready for the Iran war to be over. I was not ready for it to start. War always means the loss of human life. The families and friends of those who have been killed will suffer emotionally for the rest of their lives. Children have now lost parents. Spouses…
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Linda Carol (Scott) Fletcher Obituary
Linda Carol (Scott) Fletcher 1966—2026 Linda Carol (Scott) Fletcher, 59, of Pilgrim, went home to be with the Lord on March 20, 2026. Born April 13, 1966, she was the daughter of the late Wayne and Ruby Scott. Linda was a housewife and a member of the Martin County Freewill Baptist Church. In addition to…
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Homeowners can apply now for grants to strengthen their roofs
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT Kentucky homeowners can now apply for grants of up to $10,000 to strengthen their roofs against severe weather through the new Strengthen Kentucky Homes program, Gov. Andy Beshear announced March 12. The state-funded program offers qualified homeowners money to install fortified roofing systems designed to better withstand high winds and hail. The…
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Lady Panthers softball opens season with road win
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — The Tug Valley Lady Panthers opened their 2026 softball season Thursday with a 13-2 road win over Shelby Valley. Like most teams in the region, the wintry weather forced the postponement of a couple of games earlier in the week. Bailee Hall, Emma Lackey and Bryleigh Fletcher each…
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Wildfires keep Martin County crews on fireline for second weekend in a row
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — For the second weekend in a row, crews battled multiple wildfires in Martin County, responding to three separate blazes. The first of this weekend’s fires broke out Friday night in the area of Sansom Drive off Big Lick Road. The Kentucky Division of Forestry and the Inez Volunteer…
