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Notes from Calvary: Choosing to Yield Control Part 7
“For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.” I Timothy 2:3-4 “Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and…
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The Pastor’s Pen: What makes us attractive?
What makes us attractive? Young girls in many countries have standards of beauty and appearance that are according to their national customs. Like most of us, people aren’t like runway models or movie stars. Most people in the world are like you and me—just people. We may be a bit overweight, some of us a…
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Telling the Story: Getting the words right
Growing up in church during the 1970s, we didn’t listen to many popular tunes. Music back then was thought to lead to dancing and all other debauchery. (In truth, my dance moves weren’t that great.) But I knew all the church songs and could even play #203 and #204 in the hymnal on the piano.…
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Martin County court docket March 25-26
Martin District Court INEZ — Judge John T. Chafin heard the following cases March 25-26 in Martin District Court: Colby Michael Adkins (arraignment) — No/expired registration plates; no/expired Kentucky registration receipt; failure to produce insurance card; improper display of registration plates: Order. Rivas Aguilar (arraignment) — Speeding 18 mph over limit: Failure to appear. Amy…
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Martin County civil suits, deeds and marriages March 22-28
Civil Suits INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office March 22-28: Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC vs. Jennifer McGinnis. Barclays Bank Delaware vs. Darrell Fraley. Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC vs. Donald Perkins. Rodney Fuggett vs. Melanie Fuggett. Frelinda Courtney Dove vs. Brian Dove. LVNV Funding LLC vs.…
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Applications open for $297 million disaster recovery program
FRANKFORT — The Department for Local Government is taking applications for funding from Kentucky’s 2022 Disaster Recovery Program. Gov. Andy Beshear announced Thursday that this program is helping communities impacted by the flooding of 2022. Applications will be accepted for projects addressing housing, infrastructure, economic development and resiliency planning from the $297,994,000 allocated to Kentucky…
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Scholarships, food pantries, emergency aid among top priorities for BSCTC Giving Day set April 25
CITIZEN STAFF PRESTONSBURG — Big Sandy Community and Technical College will launch its inaugural BSCTC Giving Day April 25 during Community College Month. The 24-hour fundraising event provides the opportunity for the community to lend financial support for students. BSCTC President Scott Rule said funds will go toward scholarships, food pantries, emergency aid, student enrichment…
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A new state rock? Lawmakers approve bill for scientifically accurate state symbols
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT FRANKFORT — In a move to align state symbols with geological facts, Kentucky lawmakers passed a bill that redefines several key symbols to ensure scientific accuracy. House Bill 378 received its final nod March 27 in the Kentucky General Assembly. Historically, Kentucky has recognized coal as its state mineral. However, this designation…
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State releases audit of Martin County Sheriff’s Office
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT FRANKFORT — State Auditor Allison Ball released the audit of the 2022 financial statement of Martin County Sheriff John Kirk. The only comment on the audit report was one that is common to government offices in smaller counties: The sheriff did not have an adequate number of office staff to segregate duties.…
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Allen Moore Obituary
Allen Moore 1956—2024 Allen Moore, age 67, of Tomahawk, passed away March 27, 2024, at Highlands Appalachian Regional Hospital in Prestonsburg. Born March 28, 1956, in Martin County, he was the son of the late Buster Fatty and Tilda Preece Moore. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Shirley…
