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Warfield Elementary names January Students of the Month
WARFIELD — Principal Jessica Jewell, along with teachers and staff, recently announced the January 2026 Students of the Month at Warfield Elementary School. Those recognized as star students include Brantley Jackson, Brantley Jude, Addy Burke, Kaiyah Harmon, Peyton Blevins, Jackson Ray, Ayden Messer, Braxton James, Zack Harmon, Carson Hinkle, Keira Mollett, Coast Maynard, Jaxston Moore,…
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Ellen Elizabeth (Workman ) Moore Obituary
Ellen Elizabeth (Workman ) Moore 1966—2025 Ellen Elizabeth (Workman) Moore, 59, of Inez, passed away Feb. 20, 2026. Born April 1, 1966, in Williamson, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Sidney and Lillian Boyce Workman. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers, Terry Workman, Teddy Workman…
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Helen Sue (Johnson) Pennington Obituary
Helen Sue (Johnson) Pennington 1986—2026 Helen Sue (Johnson) Pennington, 39, of Goodman, West Virginia, passed away Feb. 18, 2026, at Pikeville Medical Center. Born March 13, 1986, in Williamson, she was the daughter of the late William Richard Johnson and Erma Jean Blevins of Delbarton. Helen was a homemaker. In addition to her father, she is…
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Thomas Spaulding Obituary
Thomas Spaulding 1958—2026 Thomas Spaulding, 68, of Mingo County, West Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on Feb. 17, 2026, at Logan Regional Hospital. Born Jan. 27, 1958, he was the son of the late William and Rosie Salmons Spaulding. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by siblings Pauline…
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Martin County Cardinals find rhythm
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — By February, Martin County was no longer searching for its identity. It had one. The No. 1 seed in the 57th District Tournament, the Cardinals finished the regular season 19-8. They scored 2,154 points in 27 games — nearly 80 per night — while shooting 50.7% from the field and…
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Lady Cards eliminated by Paintsville in 57th District
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — Martin County opened fast and grabbed its biggest lead of the night in the opening seconds, but Paintsville answered with a long run and pulled away for a 77-42 win Monday in the first round of the 57th District Tournament at Johnson Central High School. The Lady Cards struck…
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West, Mays claim state wrestling titles
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOUISVILLE — Martin County Youth Wrestling crowned two state champions Feb. 22 in the 2026 Youth State Tournament at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville. Jason West and Lukas Mays each climbed to the top of the podium in their respective age groups, delivering another strong statement from Martin County’s…
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First State Bank Players of the Week: Devan Maynard and Chloe May
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Devan Maynard and Chloe May are the First State Bank Players of the Week. Maynard of the Martin County Cardinals basketball team turned in a dominant performance in the Cardinals’ 82-72 road win at Shelby Valley. The senior posted a monster double-double with 17 points and 21 rebounds,…
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Martin County closes season with 82-72 win at Shelby Valley
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — Martin County closed the regular season Feb. 18 with an 82-72 road win at Shelby Valley. Coach Jason “JJ” James’ Cardinals shot 29-of-61 from the field (47.5%), connected on 16-of-39 from 3-point range (41%) and went 8-of-10 at the free-throw line in an offensive effort powered by big performances…
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Lady Cardinals top Magoffin County, lock up No. 3 seed
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN SALYERSVILLE — Martin County Lady Cards closed the regular season on a high note Feb. 19. They defeated Magoffin County 59-43 to secure the No. 3 seed in the 57th District Tournament. This was the Lady Cards’ fourth straight win as they earned a first-round district matchup against Paintsville, Monday, Feb.…
