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Kentucky Press Association: HB 509 would turn public records upside down
For nearly 50 years, Kentucky has been a national leader in allowing its citizens to access government records. That legacy is due in large part to the broad—and prescient—definition of “public records” that has appeared in Kentucky’s Open Records Act since its inception. In one fell swoop, HB 509 would eviscerate that legacy and leave…
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Two Martin County men indicted on drug charges
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin Circuit Judge J. Kevin Holbrook issued indictments Thursday against two individuals for their involvement in methamphetamine possession and related offenses. Gabriel J. Cooper, a 29-year-old resident of Warfield, is facing a four-count indictment charging him with first-degree possession of a controlled substance, fleeing or evading police on…
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Mollett signs with University of Pikeville Cheerleader program
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Kennadi Mollett, a standout athlete at Martin County High School, officially signed with Coach Jeannie Stone and the University of Pikeville Cheerleader program in a ceremony Thursday in the MCHS Auditorium. A dual-sport athlete, Mollett has excelled as a varsity cheerleader for two years and a basketball player for four…
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BSCTC has over $200K available in scholarship funding
PRESTONSBURG — Big Sandy Community and Technical College has over $200,000 available in scholarship funding and invites students to apply now. Madison Taylor is an example of the impact of scholarships. She is a first-year student enrolled in the dental hygiene program at the Mayor campus of BSCTC and has been honored as a recipient…
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Residents blessed with gifts, singing and devotionals
Martin County Health Care Facility residents received blessings Friday. Debe Polich of Haven of Rest and Casey Carver of Inez First Baptist Church joined forces to bring gift bags, singing and devotionals to the facility on Turkey Creek Road.
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Italiano Festival returns to benefit Facing Hunger Foodbank
CABELL COUNTY, W.Va. — Facing Hunger Foodbank announced the return of the Italiano Festival in 2024 after a 4-year hiatus. The event will be held on Fourth Avenue in Downtown Huntington and is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 17. Organizers say the foodbank is already hard at work lining up the performers and is excited…
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Inez Elementary announces January Students of the Month
INEZ — Principal Amanda Fields, teachers and staff recently announced the January Students of the Month at Inez Elementary School. Star students include: Braxton Noble, Kindergarten, Mrs. Becky Cain. Jaxson May, Kindergarten, Mrs. Sara Moore. Asia Moore, First Grade, Ms. Robynn Haney. Woodley Mullins, First Grade, Ms. Krista Wheeler. Alanna Maynard, Second Grade, Mrs. Della…
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East Kentucky Leadership Conference seeking nominations for the 2024 annual awards
East Kentucky is full of people who look out for others and step up to support their communities. The East Kentucky Leadership Foundation each year honors leaders throughout eastern Kentucky counties who find ways to make a difference. The organization is now seeking nominations for the 2024 annual awards to be hosted by the City…
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MCHS Band of Pride seniors recognized
INEZ — Martin County High School Band of Pride seniors were recognized before the Cardinals vs. Knott County game Thursday as part of “Senior Night.” Senior band members are Beth Smith, Victoria Lackey and Anna Ward.
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Cynda Vance Obituary
Cynda Vance 1970—2024 Cynda Vance, 53, gained her heavenly wings Feb. 11, 2024. She was a wonderful wife, mother and nana. She was born June 24, 1970, the daughter of the late Virgil Salmons and Joyce Salmons. In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by her grandson, Brayden Manns; mother-in-law, Wanda Vance;…
