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Time for tea
BY DAWN REED If you know me well at all, you’ve probably noticed that I don’t wear dresses. I’m a jeans girl and don’t like to dress up at all. But I was invited to do a devotion at a tea party at a church in Annville. They were having their first one since COVID.…
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Martin County Middle girls soccer wins district title
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT PAINTSVILLE — Martin County Middle School girls soccer defeated Johnson Central 3-2 in overtime to claim the 57th District championship Thursday at Johnson Central. The Lady Cards entered postseason play tied for first place. Below is a recap of the action: MC 7, LC 1 Host Johnson Central started the district tournament…
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Martin County anglers compete at state
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Martin County High School Bass Fishing angler duos Jerrod Haney and Brayden Blankenship and Caleb Horn and Tanner Young competed in the KHSAA State Bass Fishing Tournament May 11-13 at Kentucky Lake. A total of 90 boats hit the water for a two-day tournament. Horn and Young, in boat No.…
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Cardinals tennis falls to region favorite Lawrence County
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Martin County tennis team lost May 10 to region favorite Lawrence County. The girls team fell 10-1 and the boys dropped a 9-2 decision to conclude regular-season play. “I have seen a lot of growth and improvement in my team from the beginning of the season until now,” Martin County…
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Crum receives collegiate offer from Bethel University
MCKENZIE, Tenn. — Martin County senior Tate Crum received an offer to play football at the collegiate level. Crum was among 130 players who attended the Bethel University Wildcats Prospect Football Camp on Saturday in McKenzie, Tennesee. Following the camp, Bethel University head football coach Michael Jasper made the offer.
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Mountain Citizen Players of the Week: Cheek, Stacy, Davis
INEZ — Martin County High School seniors Damian Cheek and Hannah Stacy and Martin County Middle School seventh grader Annaleigh Davis are the Mountain Citizen Players of the Week. Cheek (#23) plays baseball for the Cardinals and pulls double duty as a catcher and a pitcher. Cheek went 2-for-3 vs. West Carter last week and…
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Martin Middle School outslugs Elkhorn on ‘eighth grade night’
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Middle School softball got a 29-24 win over Elkhorn City on “eighth grade night” April 29. The coaching staff recognized eighth graders Mia Fields, Bella Robinson, Kaitlyn Mann, Chloe H. Jude, Chloe M. Jude and Kambria Fluty before the game. The Cougars struck first, scoring 11…
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‘Bags Against Bullies’ cornhole tournament Saturday in Inez
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School Cornhole Club will host a “Bags Against Bullies” tournament Saturday. Registration starts at 9 a.m., practice will go until 10 a.m., and bags fly shortly after 10 a.m. for the first game. The tournament will feature four events: two for junior high and high…
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Mountain Movers Theatre announces 2023 season
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT LOUISA — Mountain Movers Theatre has announced the 2023 season at the Historic Garden Theater in Louisa. The season kicks off with “Bonnie & Clyde” June 2-17. When Bonnie and Clyde meet, their mutual cravings for excitement and fame immediately set them on a mission to chase their dreams. Their bold and…
