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24th Judicial District celebrates drug court graduates
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The 24th Judicial District Specialty Court congratulated and gifted eight drug court graduates May 28 in the courtroom in Inez. Judges, specialty court staff, family, friends and supporters were on hand for what Judge John T. Chafin says is his “most favorite” part of the job. “This distinguished…
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Four Martin County residents named to UK dean’s list
LEXINGTON — Four students from Martin County earned a spot on the dean’s list at the University of Kentucky for the spring 2024 semester. The students, Chloe L. Alexander, Jenna E. Cassady, Chloe I. Fields and Dalton A. Jude, distinguished themselves academically in various fields of study. Alexander is studying psychology, Cassady is focusing on…
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Martin County’s Camp of Champions reaches new heights, fosters young talent with basketball legends
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The success of the Martin County Lady Cards summer basketball camp reached new heights this year. From May 29-31, 60 young enthusiasts gathered for the “Camp of Champions” in the Martin County High School gym. They honed their skills under the guidance of Hall of Fame coach Robin Harmon Newsome,…
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Marcum and Goble win Anglers of the Year
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Brayden Marcum and Tyler Goble won Anglers of the Year in the Kentucky Bassmaster Nation Junior Division at Herrington Lake on May 31. The two Martin County Middle School anglers finished first in AOY Points. They will advance to the Bassmaster Junior National Championship next month at Lake…
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Undefeated Angels finish season as champion
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County hosted the 2024 Cal Ripken Tournament last week at Frank Horn Field. The Angels narrowly escaped the Vipers 9-6 to secure the crown and cap off an undefeated season. The Vipers defeated the T-Birds 12-8 to advance to the Championship game and earn Runner-up. Angels vs.…
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Astros rally to win Cal Ripken championship
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Astros are the 2024 Martin County Cal Ripken champions after a five-run rally in the fourth inning propels them to a 7-4 championship win over the Outlaws on May 31 in Inez. The following is a recap of last week’s tournament action: Astros vs. Outlaws championship –…
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SCHS Class of ‘76 celebrates 48 years and Medicare milestone
INEZ — The Sheldon Clark High School Class of 1976 entered the brand-new high school as freshmen in 1972 and 166 graduated May 28 that bicentennial year. The merging of two high schools—Inez and Warfield—required adjustments, but soon new friendships were formed and four years of being together turned into a lifelong connection. On Saturday,…
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Goble awarded Stanley and Karen Pigman Scholarship
LEXINGTON — Bradley Goble of Martin County High School has been awarded the prestigious Stanley and Karen Pigman Scholarship and enrollment in the Pigman Scholars Program at the University of Kentucky Pigman College of Engineering for the 2024-2025 school year. Goble will receive financial support as he works toward his degree in engineering. He will…
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Warfield High School All-Class Reunion set for July 27
The Warfield High School All-Class Reunion is set for July 27 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Martin County Middle School. Thirty-four classes that graduated from WHS from 1939 to 1972.
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Luck strikes twice for Eastern Kentucky family: Father and daughter win lottery three months apart
An Eastern Kentucky family appears to have luck on their side when it comes to winning the lottery. William Fannin of Hazard, along with his wife Frieda, drove to Kentucky Lottery headquarters last week to claim a Powerball ticket worth $50,000. A Powerball ticket William purchased at Zip Zone on East Main Street in Hazard…
