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Martin County civil suits and deeds
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported 11 civil suits filed in her office from Feb. 6 to Feb. 12. Meanwhile, Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported eight deeds recorded in her office through Feb. 11. Civil Suits LVNV Funding LLC vs. Joshua Messer. Jefferson Capital Systems LLC vs. Nicholas Root. LVNV Funding LLC…
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Inez Elementary announces January Students & Staff of the Month
INEZ — Principal Amanda Fields, teachers and staff announced the January 2026 Students & Staff of the Month at Inez Elementary School. Outstanding students and staff include: Kindergarten Mrs. Becky Cain: Layla Todd Mrs. Sara Moore: Madalyn Adkins First Grade Ms. Robynn Haney: Branson Endicott Second Grade Mrs. Rita Mills: Harper Butcher Third Grade Mrs.…
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LiKEN: Share your flood photos and stories
BY MADISON MOONEY As the anniversary of last year’s devastating flooding in Martin County approaches, the community is once again emerging from weeks of extreme cold, snow, and icy conditions. The timing is a reminder of a growing reality: extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and severe, causing repeated flooding and other environmental impacts…
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Pike County grand jury indicts 28
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — The Pike County grand jury returned 28 indictments Feb. 10, including 26 felonies, with most cases stemming from drug-related arrests. Charges range from possession and trafficking to fleeing police, assault and persistent felony offender counts. Those indicted are listed below. Erica R. Bartley, 45, of Elkhorn City: First-degree…
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KY lawmaker wants EMS reimbursements increased to address shortages
by Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern February 4, 2026 FRANKFORT — Emergency responders are warning that in Kentucky’s ambulance deserts they are often overworked and underpaid and use old equipment to treat patients who may live 90 minutes from the nearest hospital. They gathered Tuesday in support of a bill that would result in higher reimbursements…
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Martin County Cardinals roll past Hazard on Senior Night
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County rolled past Hazard 93-80 on Senior Night, Feb. 15 at home. Before tipoff, the Cardinals honored senior players, cheerleaders, dancers and the team mascot at center court. Seniors Eli Mills, Braxton Maynard, Devan Maynard, Alan Moore and Tanner Jennings played their final game in the Martin County gym.…
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Martin County Cardinals seal No. 1 seed for 57th District Tournament
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County came up a possession short on the scoreboard Friday, falling to Johnson Central 79-76 at home. Still, the Cardinals walked out of the gym with the regular-season title and the No. 1 seed in next week’s 57th District Tournament. Martin County had beaten Johnson Central by four…
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Cal Ripken registration deadline Feb. 28
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Sign-ups are underway for the Martin County KY Cal Ripken League with registration ending Feb. 28 and Opening Day set for April 11. The league will offer four age-based divisions this spring: Tee Ball for ages 4-5, Coach Pitch for ages 6-8, Cal Ripken Baseball for ages 9-12, and…
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Bad Bunny and the Super Bowl: Did it work for you?
BY DR. GLENN MOLLETTE The Super Bowl is now in the history books and already forgotten by most Americans. I do not know if there was more talk about the Seahawks and the Patriots or the Super Bowl halftime show. I admit, I had never heard of Bad Bunny until he was announced a few…
