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SCAM ALERT: Beware of fake arrest warrants
FRANKFORT — The Kentucky Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) issued a warning Monday urging residents to be cautious of scams involving fake arrest warrants bearing forged signatures of court personnel and law enforcement officers. The AOC stated that scammers are sending fraudulent warrants and demanding payment to avoid arrest. “While such scams are not…
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Matthew Kenneth Clark Sr. Obituary
Matthew Kenneth Clark Sr. 1963—2024 Matthew Kenneth Clark Sr., age 61, of Inez, passed away June 12, 2024, at Highland Appalachian Regional Hospital in Prestonsburg. Born Nov. 27, 1963, in Mexico, he was the son of the late Lawrence Kenneth Clark and Bessie Mabe Clark. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death…
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Meral Leslie Preece Obituary
Meral Leslie Preece 1946—2024 Meral “Les” Preece, 77, of Louisa, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2024, at his home following a brief illness. Les was born June 12, 1946, in Inez, the son of the late Bradley and Arcona Cline Preece. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a sister, Linda…
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Pikeville man charged with vehicular homicide after hit-and-run on U.S. 460
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT MILLARD, Ky. — A Pike County man is in custody after allegedly striking and killing a bicyclist on U.S. 460 in Millard and fleeing the scene, according to Kentucky State Police. The Pikeville Post was notified of the fatal collision around 9:50 p.m. June 12. Troopers determined that Clinton Justice, 68, of…
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Woman killed in three-vehicle collision in Belcher
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT BELCHER — A woman died June 12 in a three-vehicle collision on Ferrells Creek Road in Belcher, according to the Kentucky State Police Pikeville Post. The crash was reported at approximately 7:14 a.m. Troopers determined that Jeremy Gunter was driving a 2002 Ford F150 when his vehicle crossed the center line and…
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Ricky Skaggs, Noah Thompson, Larry Cordle to play CMH Tribute Show on July 13
The “Million Dollar Holler” will be represented well at the Country Music Highway Tribute Shows in Louisa next week. Economic development nonprofit SOAR announced the lineup for a two-day festival-style celebration set to take place in downtown Louisa on July 12 and 13.
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Starlink donation bolsters emergency connectivity in Martin County
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Emergency Management and first responders will soon have improved connectivity thanks to a donation of a Starlink RV unit facilitated by Joshua Ball, chief operating officer of SOAR, and Dalton Stevens of Stevens Media Services. This effort addresses a critical communication gap that was brought to…
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Martin County BOE approves local planning committee facilitator service
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Board of Education voted Monday to hire a local planning committee facilitator service to assist in developing a district facility plan. Superintendent Larry James explained that state law requires the district to develop a facility plan every four years. “We didn’t do one the last…
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Martin County Arrest report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Lawrence Tyler McCoy, 30, of Paintsville, was arrested Sunday at Zip Zone in Lovely. Deputy Justin Bellamy responded to a call about an individual who appeared to be passed out in the parking lot at Zip Zone. When officers arrived at the scene,…
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Candidates set for city races with potential for write-in contender in Warfield
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Following a June 4 deadline, city commission candidates for the November general election are a step closer to getting on the ballot, setting the stage for races in both Inez and Warfield. The Inez City Commission saw four contenders file for its four openings, whereas the Warfield City Commission…
