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Martin County court docket
INEZ — Judge John T. Chafin heard the following cases March 9 and March 10 in Martin District Court: Trevor Kelly Blackburn (arraignment) — Public intoxication of controlled substance (excludes alcohol); drug paraphernalia-buy/possession; possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense (cocaine): Preliminary hearing 3/24/at 10:30 a.m. David Scott Copley (motion hour-set aside-recall bench warrant)…
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Martin County civil suits and deeds
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported 12 civil suits filed in her office from March 6 through March 12. Meanwhile, Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported 10 deeds recorded in her office through March 11. Civil Suits KUE Federal Credit Union vs. Michael Mullins. Credit Acceptance Corporation vs. Jason Mills. Credit Acceptance Corporation…
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Pike County grand jury indicts 11
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — The Pike County grand jury returned indictments against 11 individuals March 10. Charges range from drug possession and bail jumping to theft, fleeing police and assault, with two defendants facing multiple separate indictments. Kaylee Damron, 32, of Pikeville — theft by unlawful taking (felony). Michael Damron, 35, of…
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House backs $25.8M in Martin County water, sewer projects
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN FRANKFORT — Martin County’s water and wastewater systems moved a major step closer to relief Tuesday. State Rep. Bobby McCool announced the Kentucky House passed House Joint Resolution 81, a measure that would release $52,502,260 in previously appropriated WWATERS funds, including $25,818,550 for eight Martin County water and sewer projects.…
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Expo shows what local initiative can do
Sometimes the most encouraging signs of progress do not arrive with fanfare from Frankfort or Washington. They show up in the form of a packed community center, out-of-town license plates and local businesses seeing more customers than usual on a weekend in Inez. That is what happened Friday and Saturday with the second annual Inez…
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Five charged after investigation into alleged drug trafficking at Eastern Kentucky prison
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WEST LIBERTY — Five people, including two former correctional officers, were arrested March 16 on charges tied to alleged drug trafficking and misconduct inside the Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex in West Liberty. According to a news release issued March 16, Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex contacted Kentucky State Police on Sept. 7, 2025,…
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Get your picks in for March Madness for a chance to win a $100 gift card
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — March Madness is back, and so is the Mountain Citizen’s NCAA bracket challenge after a successful debut last year. The official bracket printed in March 18 edition of the Mountain Citizen is the only bracket that may be used in the contest. Participants have until noon Thursday, March 19…
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Mays wins state title, leads Martin County trio to podium at KYUSA Folkstyle
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN CECILIA — Martin County Wrestling brought home a state champion, a runner-up finish and another podium placement Saturday at the Kentucky USA Folkstyle State Championship. Lukas Mays won the 10U 56-pound title, Colten Anderson finished second in the 14U 96-pound division and Nolan Muncy placed third at 14U 140. Mays captured…
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Spring Revival March 22-28
KERMIT, W.Va. — A week of preaching, gospel music and evening worship will bring the community together at the Old Jennie’s Creek United Baptist Church for a Spring Revival March 22-28. Services will begin nightly at 7 p.m. at the church located at 2490 Jennie’s Creek Road, Kermit. The revival will feature preaching by Ken…
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Pamela (Spence) Hinkle Obituary
Pamela (Spence) Hinkle 1958—2026 Pamela (Spence) Hinkle, 67, of Inez, passed away March 16, 2026, at the Martin County Health Care Facility in Inez. Born June 19, 1958, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Vernedith (Preece) Spence. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her…
