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Two dead, one injured in Pike County shooting; suspects arrested
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN SOUTH WILLIAMSON — Police have arrested three individuals in connection with the fatal shooting of two people and the severe wounding of a third Friday in South Williamson. The incident occurred at a residence near an RV campground at the junction of Route 292 and U.S. 119 in Pike County.…
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Williamson business destroyed by fire
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON, W. Va. — A fire broke out at a Williamson business around 7:30 a.m. Thursday. The blaze started on an upper floor at 68 West Fourth Avenue, which houses Muncy Auto Parts. This was the former location of the old Coal City car parts building. The Williamson Fire Department…
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Apply now for Kentucky’s 2024 elk hunt drawing
Hunters do not have to wait to apply for next year’s annual elk hunt FRANKFORT — Hunters lucky enough to be drawn to hunt during Kentucky’s 2023 elk hunt season are afield this fall, taking their shot at the largest elk herd east of the Rocky Mountains. Now prospective 2024 elk hunters may apply for…
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Martin County grand jury indictments include sex abuse, burglary, assault
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County grand jury convened Thursday and issued a slew of indictments against seven individuals. The charges range from first-degree sexual abuse to burglary, assault, terroristic threatening, illegal firearms possession and drug offenses. Nathan Blackburn, 38, of Warfield, stands accused of sexual abuse in the first degree of a…
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Cardinals celebrate senior night
INEZ — Martin County High School celebrated senior night Friday at The Rock. Seniors and their families were recognized in the center of the field. The football team recognized nine seniors before the Cardinals’ game against Prestonsburg: Tate Crum, Timmy Horn, Peyton Hamilton, Brock Messer, Madden Miller, Noah Mollette, Rafe Price, Joey Robinson and Bryston…
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Lady Cards volleyball celebrates victory over Tug Valley, faces defeat against Pike Central
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County High School girls volleyball team experienced mixed results in their home matches last week. They secured a 3-1 win over Tug Valley Thursday, following a 3-0 defeat to Pike Central Sept. 26. Here is an overview: MC 3, TV 1 Coming from a previous 2-0…
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Evans and James show strong first-round state performances
WINCHESTER —After solid performances in the 11th Region tournament, Martin County High School’s Kenadie Evans and Jake James took their turn last week in the first round of the KHSAA State Golf Tournament. The event spanned two days, the girls being held Sept. 25 and the boys Sept. 26 at the Winchester Country Club. Evans teed…
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Martin County Middle School girls wrap up regular season with win
WARFIELD — Martin County Middle School Lady Cards concluded the regular basketball season with a convincing 36-15 win over South Floyd, extending their record to 18-2. Before the A-team’s game, the Lady Cards celebrated 8th-grade night, paying tribute to their seven 8th graders: Desiree Gullett, Maci Maynard, Lexie Cline, Chloe Moore, Caylee Moore, Bri Muncy…
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Mountain Citizen Player of the Week: Devan Maynard
Martin County’s Devan Maynard is the Mountain Citizen Player of the Week. Maynard scored three touchdowns, amassing 130 total yards on nine carries to go with his two-point conversion Friday in Martin County’s win over Prestonsburg. With 41 seconds left in the first half, Maynard took off on a jet sweep for a 41-yard touchdown…
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ToddlerTowns Soft Playland Rentals caters to children 0-6
BY DIANE SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN TOMAHAWK — Martika and Everett Scott of Tomahawk are excited to introduce their new venture, ToddlerTowns Soft Playland Rentals, to the community. Since its launch in March, ToddlerTowns has become the leading mobile soft play entertainment service in Eastern Kentucky and the tri-state area. Catering specifically to children aged 0-6,…
