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Martin County Soccer sets eyes on promising season
Lady Cards 4-1 in preseason play CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — As the floodlights take over the Martin County High School soccer field, there is an energy in the air. The Lady Cards are back in action and the excitement is evident from the stands to the pitch. After an outstanding preseason where the Lady…
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Miller receives offer from Kenyon College
INEZ — Martin County senior standout Madden Miller received his first Division 3 offer from Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio. Owls Head Coach McMurry extended the offer during Miller’s visit to the college July 31. “I can’t express how blessed I am to receive an offer to play at Kenyon,” Miller said. “I’m extremely thankful…
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May to showcase skills at CP3 Rising Stars
INEZ — Chloe May of the Martin County Lady Cardinals Class of 2026 has been hand-picked to participate in the esteemed CP3 Rising Stars National Camp, founded by NBA superstar Chris Paul. Chris Paul’s commitment to nurturing young talent makes the CP3 Rising Stars National Camp a highly sought-after experience. The invitation-only is a gathering…
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Martin County golfer Jake James battles at Dunbar Bulldog Invitational despite rainy conditions
LEXINGTON — Martin County High School golfer Jake James showed his talent at the Dunbar Bulldog Invitational held Thursday at Kearney Hills Golf Links. James made a strong debut in his first tournament of the 2023 season, finishing 22nd out of 83 with an impressive score of 84. The challenging course, set at a par…
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Martin County Cheerleaders shine at UCA camp
LEXINGTON — The Martin County High School Varsity Cheerleaders had a memorable experience attending their first Universal Cheerleaders Association camp in several years. The cheerleaders participated in the camp July 27-29 at the University of Kentucky, joining 25 other teams from Kentucky, Tennessee and Indiana. For the 25 cheerleaders on the squad, this camp proved…
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Martin County’s basketball camp draws good attendance: D1 athletes James and Dingess ignite inspiration, skills training
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County High School gym came alive Aug. 1-3 when the Martin County Boys Basketball team welcomed around 30 campers to the Back 2 School Basketball Camp. The camp, designed to develop the skills of young basketball players, provided a jam-packed three days of stations, games and…
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Waters of concern in Martin County
The July 25 Martin County Water Board meeting laid bare troubling issues and the possibilities of further troubles. First, let’s address the leaky clarifier debacle. Part of a $3.4 million rehabilitation project is nothing to scoff at. It’s an investment to ensure the proper functioning of the district’s water treatment plant and raw water intake.…
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Want a friend? Be a friend
BY DR. GLENN MOLLETTE You may have heard this before. I went out to find a friend, But did not find one there I went out to be a friend, And friends were everywhere. Where do you find friends? Your best friends may be your family. You may be close to siblings, cousins and others…
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Back to School Bash equips hundreds of local students
INEZ — Thanks to the Back to School Bash, students return to school Wednesday (Aug. 9) with all the necessary supplies to focus on learning. The bash, put on by Martin County Family Resource Youth Service Centers, the Martin County Ministerial Association and many community partners, welcomed hundreds of students to the Inez Free Will…
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Sixteen of Kentucky’s 72 rural hospitals are at risk of closing, and 10 of them are at immediate risk
BY AL CROSS KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS Sixteen of Kentucky’s 72 rural hospitals are at risk of closing, and 10 of those are at immediate risk of closing, according to the latest analysis of hospitals’ Medicare cost reports by the Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform, an advocacy group. The report doesn’t name the 16…
