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‘The sun shines bright’
BY GARY WAYNE COX I believe all Kentuckians have heard that song and like it. It is the most recognized state song in America. Just about everyone who has been to a Kentucky basketball or football game feels a certain amount of pride standing for our state anthem just before the national anthem. Most people…
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Hillbilly Breakfast brews bright futures: Scholarships awarded to Martin County stars
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Kiwanis Club’s Hillbilly Breakfast fundraiser yielded significant dividends Thursday, awarding scholarships to two outstanding graduates from Martin County High School: Lena Hale and Addison Duncan. The young scholars were honored guests at the Kiwanis luncheon held at Masterpiece Kitchen & Café, where each was presented with a…
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Army Corps of Engineers waives day use fees June 16 and 19
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will waive day use fees at its more than 2,850 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide in observance of the USACE birthday on June 16 and Juneteenth National Independence Day on June 19. The waiver covers fees for boat launch ramps and swimming beaches. The waiver does not apply to camping…
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Organizers call on community to support back-to-school bash
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — The Martin County Ministerial Association and Martin County Family Resource and Youth Service Centers have officially announced that their annual back-to-school bash will be held Aug. 1 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. This year’s event will take place at the Inez Freewill Baptist gymnasium located next to the Martin…
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Alley Way Benefits seeks pledges for fundraiser to aid local families
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Alley Way Benefits, a community organization, is once again rallying support for families in need. Founder Ricky Alley announced his commitment to volunteer at a car wash and bake sale this Saturday at Advance Auto in Inez with the goal of raising funds. Alley is seeking sponsors to…
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Tri-State area McDonald’s restaurants hiring 530 employees
Opportunities for high school students, senior citizens and moms As the Tri-State region enters the summer months, locally owned and operated McDonald’s restaurants are looking to hire more than 530 new employees, according to a McDonald’s press release. McDonald’s announced that they provide on-the-job training, schedule flexibility, a fun work environment and a host of…
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Martin County reloads for 2024-2025 season
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Cardinals have a busy summer, trying to get in as many summer games as they can as they work to reload for the 2024-2025 season after graduating six seniors from last year’s team. Coach James lost the bulk of his offense and defense with Luke…
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Gauze becomes first soccer player from Martin County to play semi-pro
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN CHATTANOOGA — Former Martin County soccer star Kaitlyn Gauze has made history. The feisty footballer became the first women’s soccer player from Inez to play semi-professionally. Gauze took her talents to Chattanooga, Tennessee, last month after the head coach contacted her within a few hours of her sending out her…
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Cal Ripken All-Stars announced
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Cal Ripken All-Stars were announced June 2 with the District 3 tournament set for June 13-16 at Stonecrest in Prestonsburg. The 12U softball tournament will take place June 19-22 in Lawrence County. Bracket drawings had not been announced at press time. The Martin County 8U…
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Lady Cards off to hot start for summer ball
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ – Coach Robin Newsome believes in the power of summer basketball. She took her team to Raceland last week and has a slew of games coming up in June. The Lady Cards Varsity went 2-1 at the two-day round-robin camp. The ladies took down Greenup and Ironton. The JV…
