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Pinky Lee Haney Obituary
Pinky Lee Haney 1956—2023 Pinky Lee Haney, 67, of Inez, passed away Sept. 21, 2023, at Three Rivers Medical Center in Louisa. Born Sept. 4, 1956, in Louisa, he was the son of the late Lee and Oledia Bowen Haney. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Haney…
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Tug Valley defeats rival Tolsia in homecoming game
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — Tug Valley went into Friday’s homecoming game fighting for playoff positioning at the halfway point in the regular season. The Panthers downed the visiting Tolsia Rebels 35-8 with five games left to play in the season. Tug Valley improved to 4-1 with the win at Bob Brewer…
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Victor Slone Memorial Trail Ride set for Oct. 28 to honor late judge/executive
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The first scheduled trail ride of 2023 within Martin County will honor the late Martin County Judge/Executive Victor Slone, who championed establishing an ATV trail system in Eastern Kentucky for years. The Victor Slone Memorial Trail Ride is set for Oct. 28 at Big Sandy Regional Airport. Slone,…
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Drone carrying contraband intercepted near federal prison; one arrest made
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN VAN LEAR — A significant police operation unfolded in Stoney Brook Estates on New Route 3 Thursday morning. Residents awakened to a large police presence as law enforcement swooped in to intercept a drone transporting a substantial quantity of contraband. According to a Johnson County Sheriff’s Department representative, the cargo…
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Martin County faces tough challenge against Perry Central
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Cardinals fell to a tough Perry County Central team 42-21 Friday at the Rock, marking week 6 of the high school football season. The Cardinals aimed to bounce back after a heart-wrenching 16-14 loss to Magoffin County a week earlier. Perry Central Commodores arrived fresh…
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Martin County Middle School defeats Betsy Layne 49-33
Martin County Middle School Lady Cards basketball team emerged victorious against Betsy Layne 49-33 on the road Sept. 19. The Lady Cardinals jumped out to an early lead, but the Lady Bobcats stayed within striking distance. Martin County was up 26-15 at halftime. The Lady Cards pulled away in the second half with their pressure…
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Lady Cards fall in All ‘A’ Elite 8, ready for Super Region Oct. 4
INEZ — Martin County Lady Cards had a busy week preparing for the Elite 8 round in the All “A” Classic State Tournament. On Thursday the team traveled to Paintsville for their final Super Region game. Martin County looked sharp against Paintsville, defeating the Tigers easily 13-0. Before the game Thursday, the Lady Cards visited…
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Mountain Citizen Player of the Week: Jake James
Martin County High School golfer Jake James is the Mountain Citizen Player of the Week. James showcased his skill and determination at the 11th Region golf tournament. He shot an 81 to secure a spot in the semi-state competition. The senior consistently demonstrated his golf skills throughout the season with numerous top-10 finishes. He recorded…
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Martin County golfers shine in 11th Region
Evans and James finish in top 10 PAINTSVILLE — Martin County High School golfers competed in the 11th Region Golf tournament Sept.19-20 at the Paintsville Country Club. The Lady Cardinal golfers teed off Sept. 19, while the Cardinal golfers teed off Sept. 20 in the tournament hosted by Johnson Central. In this 18-hole tournament, the…
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Barker named ALC Player of the Week
Alice Lloyd College soccer player Jestin Barker was named male Student-Athlete of the Week following his team’s season opener Sept. 9. In ALC’s contest at Kentucky Christian University, the Inez native scored the very first Eagle goal of the season. His big kick came in a hard-fought match that ended in a 3-2 decision.
