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What is a Christian?
I read an article in the newspaper a couple of weeks ago that had one of the leading apologists for the Mormon faith defending their position that Mormons are Christians. She gave two main reasons. First of all, Mormons read the stories of Jesus from the Bible and follow His teachings. And secondly, they believe…
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Telling the Story: Use all of your resources
Sarah York’s voice runs through my head several times a day, not in a creepy way, but in an inspirational, motivational way. “Use all of your resources,” she keeps telling me. Sarah, also a pastor’s wife, is a treasured friend and was knitted to my heart when we met. Though we’ve only known each other…
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Daylight Saving Time ends Nov. 5
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Residents will be setting their clocks back one hour Nov. 5 as Daylight Saving Time officially ends that date. This annual tradition, often called “falling back,” grants people an extra hour of sleep the following morning, though it also means shorter daylight hours in the evening. The change…
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Martin County Water District Workgroup to meet Oct. 12 in Prestonsburg
FRANKFORT — The Martin County Water District (MCWD) Workgroup will meet in person and by video conference Oct. 12 at 1 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Big Sandy Area Development District Office, 110 Resource Drive, #101, in Prestonsburg. To join the meeting virtually, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82649792039. For questions about connecting to the…
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Pikeville Medical Center receives $2.76 million to expand AVA Center and healthcare training
PIKEVILLE — The Abandoned Mine Lands Economic Revitalization (AMLER) program has announced that Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) will be awarded $2.76 million for a jobs training program and the expansion of the Appalachian Valley Autism (AVA) Center satellite campus in Floyd County. At the 2023 SOAR Summit, Governor Andy Beshear and a spokesperson from U.S.…
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Martin County Court Dockets
District Court INEZ — Judge Brett Butcher heard the following cases Oct. 3 in Martin District Court: Jessica Adkins (arraignment) — Public intoxication of controlled substance (excludes alcohol): Bench warrant, $500 cash. Brittany Ashcraft (arraignment) — Assault fourth degree (child abuse): Reset 1/23/24 at 9 a.m. Roger Bryant (arraignment) — 1. Obstructed vision and/or windshield;…
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Martin County civil suits and deeds (Sept. 29-Oct. 6)
Civil Suits INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office: Cavalry SPV I LLC vs. Courtney R. McCoy. Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Pamela Perry. Discover Bank vs. Zachary R. Jarrett. Discover Bank vs. Ashley N. Runyon. One Main Financial Group LLC vs. Kenneth Goforth. John David…
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BSCTC begins fall line worker class with welcome from local electric companies
PRESTONSBURG — Bruce Aaron Davis, CEO of Big Sandy Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation, and Charles Huskie, American Electric Power representative, came to support another cohort of Big Sandy Community & Technical College’s line worker program. Davis addressed the students, emphasizing the significance of their chosen career path and the vital role line workers play in…
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Stay safe while deer hunting this fall
Use a safety harness if you’re using a tree stand FRANKFORT — Tree stands provide deer hunters with an elevated view of field and help them avoid detection by deer by staying above their sightline. However, being perched far above the ground inherently comes with potential hazards. The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife warns…
