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Inez students compete in tennis tournament
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Two Inez Elementary students competed Nov. 3 in tennis tournaments at the Charleston Tennis Club. Remy, a second grader, placed first in her division, scoring 6-0, 3-2 and 6-1. However, she lost in the finals 4-2. Blaine, a fourth grader, also placed first in his division with scores of 4-3, 8-0 and 6-0. Blaine fell…
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A Thanksgiving tribute to the heart and soul of Christmas in the Mountains
As Thanksgiving casts its glow upon us, it is a fitting time to express our gratitude to those who bring the Christmas in the Mountains festival to life in Inez. This cherished annual event is more than just a celebration of the holiday season; it is community, dedication and the spirit of love. This year,…
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Pike County substitute teacher arrested for rape
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — A full-time substitute teacher with the Pike County school district was arrested on a charge of third-degree rape. Hunter Plymale, 25, of Kimper, was taken into custody Nov. 13 by troopers at Kentucky State Police Pikeville Post 9 after an investigation into allegations he committed rape in June…
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Brian Keith Charles Obituary
Brian Keith Charles 1969—2023 Brian Keith Charles, 54, of Phelps, passed away Nov. 18, 2023, at his other residence in Inez. Born March 4, 1969, in Williamson, West Virginia, he was the son of Janet “Hudgins” Charles of Phelps and the late Paul Charles. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by…
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Linda Marie Preece Obituary
Linda Marie Preece 1946—2023 Linda Marie Shortridge Preece, 77, of Jefferson City, Tennessee, formerly of Pilgrim, Kentucky, passed away Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. Linda was born March 10, 1946, in Mingo County, West Virginia, to the late Jacob and Connie Miller Shortridge. She is preceded in death by a sister, Donna Sue Hatfield, and brothers,…
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Martin County mourns the loss of beloved high school principal Brian Charles
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County School District is shocked and saddened by the sudden death of Martin County High School Principal Brian Charles. Martin County Coroner Chris Todd pronounced Charles deceased Saturday at Charles’ home in Inez, saying his death was “likely due to a heart attack.” Charles, a seasoned…
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Charles Edward Jude Sr. Obituary
Charles Edward Jude Sr. 1950—2023 Charles Edward Jude Sr., 73, of Lovely, passed away Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, at the Jordan Center in Louisa. Born March 30, 1950, on Pigeon Roost Fork in Pilgrim, he was the son of the late Harrison and Ollie Maynard Jude. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in…
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UK signee Travis Perry to star in Zip Zone Classic
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Basketball fans will be able to catch Lyon County star and UK signee Travis Perry in action in the 2023 Zip Zone Express Tip-Off Classic set for Nov. 25 at Martin County High School. Lyon County will take on Great Crossing at 4 p.m. Perry, the leading high…
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Beshear announces contracts for major transportation projects in Eastern Kentucky
FRANKFORT —. Andy Beshear announced Thursday the awarding of contracts for two milestone projects in Eastern Kentucky. One is for the construction of an access road to a high-ground site in Perry County, where many families affected by the devastating flooding of 2022 can safely rebuild their homes and their lives. The other is for…
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Kentucky State Police identifies victim in 45-year-old cold case
LONDON — Kentucky State Police Post 11 London has positively identified remains found nearly 45 years ago with the help of advanced fingerprint identification technology. KSP Detective James Royal of Post 11, with the help of the Kentucky State Police and FBI Laboratories, utilized the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) fingerprint database to…
