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Former Williamson police chief sues city over alleged retaliation for FBI whistleblowing
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — In a lawsuit filed Nov. 6, Grady Paul Dotson, the former Police Chief of Williamson, alleges that he faced demotion and a salary reduction as a consequence of revealing evidence of financial misconduct by city officials to the FBI. The lawsuit targets the City of Williamson for…
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Warfield lighting holiday cheer with decorating contests
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — The City of Warfield is lighting the holiday cheer with decoration contests and a toy drive for the 23rd annual Visit With Santa. Mayor Mike Hinkle threw down the gauntlet to businesses last week, challenging them to decorate their storefronts. “Let’s spread the Christmas cheer and bring the magic…
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Former correctional officers sentenced
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT LEXINGTON — Two ex-corrections officers received prison sentences Nov. 8 for assaulting inmates at the United States Penitentiary Big Sandy in Debord. Samuel J. Patrick, 41, of West Van Lear, and Clinton L. Pauley, 42, of Ironton, Ohio, received prison sentences of 36 and 40 months, respectively. This sentencing follows their guilty pleas and…
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Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s office reported the following arrests: Richard Holiday, 39, of Debord, was arrested Monday at the U.S. Penitentiary Big Sandy in Debord on a fugitive from another state warrant. Chief Deputy Chris Kidd made the arrest. Jonathan Jackson, 35, of Lovely, was arrested Monday in Inez on a bench…
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Telehealth helps people stay in drug treatment, UK study finds
BY RACHEL EVANS and ELIZABETH CHAPIN UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY Drug users getting buprenorphine treatment for opioid-use disorder through telehealth are slightly more likely to stay in treatment longer than those who start treatment without telehealth, according to a new University of Kentucky study analyzing Medicaid data from 2019-2020 in Kentucky and Ohio. Published in the…
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Inez announces October Students of the Month
INEZ — Principal Amanda Fields, teachers and staff recently announced the October Students of the Month at Inez Elementary School. Below is a list of students making the grade. Branson Endicott, Kindergarten, Mrs. Becky Cain. Kallie Sesco, Kindergarten, Mrs. Sara Moore. Luke Howell, First Grade, Ms. Robynn Haney. Emali Ratliff, First Grade, Ms. Krista Wheeler.…
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Eden celebrates at PAWsitive Pep Rally
Eden Elementary had much to celebrate at their PAWsitive Pep Rally for the month of October. They celebrated the school’s KSA scores, proficient and distinguished students, and girls basketball team. They also are proud of their School Club Days, where students participate in clubs of their choice. Student leader announcers did a fantastic job of presenting all…
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Any activity – even sleeping – is better for your heart than sitting
KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS Replacing sitting with as little as a few minutes of moderate exercise a day can improve heart health, according to new research from University College London and the University of Sydney. “We already know that exercise can have real benefits for your cardiovascular health and this encouraging research shows that small adjustments…
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Christmas Extravaganza to accommodate over 400 families
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN KERMIT, W.Va. — Christian Help is preparing for its Christmas Extravaganza that is aimed to accommodate 400 families in Mingo and Martin counties. The event is set for Dec. 16 at the old Kermit gymnasium and aims to provide parents with the joy of giving their children a memorable Christmas.…
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‘Our Father Which Art in Heaven’
“At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes. Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight. All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and…
