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Moores honored for decades of service to community
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIGEON ROOST — Martin County Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty presented a “Servant’s Heart Award” in recognition of a Pigeon Roost couple for decades of “unwavering commitment and exemplary service” that they poured into their community. The award was bestowed upon Thelma Moore and her late husband, the late Eugene Moore during…
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Dispute emerges in Inez City meeting
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — At a recent Inez City Commission meeting, Commissioner Jennifer Wells provided an update on the Appalachian Artist Festival held Aug. 3. The event drew community participation and was well-received, with attendees expressing their satisfaction with the city’s efforts. Despite the success of the overall success of the festival,…
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Inez donates to Christmas in the Mountains
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — In an Inez City Commission meeting Thursday, Mayor Ed Daniels introduced a delegation from the Christmas in the Mountains (CITM) committee who sought financial support for this year’s festival. The committee, represented by Linda Webb, Linda Booth, Kendra Fletcher, Lisa Parsons and Janet Mills, made their case for…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Eric Bowens, 46, of Tomahawk, was arrested Monday in Tomahawk on an indictment warrant. Deputy Justin Bellamy made the arrest. Cody Spears, 29, of Lovely, was arrested Monday in Inez on an indictment warrant. Chief Deputy Chris Kidd made the arrest. Robert Drenning,…
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Martin County court docket
INEZ — Judge Brett Butcher heard the following cases Aug. 6 in Martin District Court: Carla Rachelle Alexander (arraignment) — 1. Failure to wear seat belts; 2. Operating vehicle with expired operator’s license: Dismissed. Jackie Allen Jr. (arraignment) — Unlawful transaction with minor, third degree: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial conference 9/3/24 at 10 a.m. Preston…
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Martin County property transfers
INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported the following deeds recorded in her office: Sharon K. Wilkinson (first party) to Colby Kirk, Cori Kirk (second party). Cecil Reed (first party) to Cecil Brian Lonnie Reed (second party). Joanie Hill (first party) to Tabitha Hill (second party).
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Martin County civil suits
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office: Credit Acceptance Corporation vs. Austa Booth. Pinnacle Bank Inc. vs. James Kerr et al. Jan D. Runyon vs. Elmer R Hammond et al. Denali Capital LLC vs. Christopher Staton. Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Michelle Cramer. LVNV Funding LLC…
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Public comment period begins Aug. 15 for Kentucky’s draft FY 2025-2028 STIP
Kentucky’s Draft FY 2025-2028 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program is now available online. A 30-day public comment period will run from Aug.15 to Sept.14. The draft STIP is also available at all 12 KYTC Department of Highways district offices. The draft STIP includes all federally funded, scheduled projects in the 2024 State Highway Plan enacted by…
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Kentucky coal counties receive mining fee refunds
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT FRANKFORT — Fiscal courts in 29 Kentucky counties, including Martin, Floyd, Johnson, Lawrence and Pike, are set to receive a collective refund of $119,625 from mining permit and acreage fees, Gov. Andy Beshear announced Aug. 7. The refunds, calculated as a percentage of fees paid by surface coal mining companies within each…
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Protecting public education: Vote ‘No’ on Amendment 2
Kentucky voters are facing a decision this November that could fundamentally alter the future of public education in the state. Amendment 2, a proposed change to the Kentucky Constitution, seeks to give the Legislature the power to divert public tax dollars away from public schools and direct them toward private institutions. The implications of this…
