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Will your Walmart close?
BY DR. GLENN MOLLETTE If your outgo exceeds your income, your upkeep will be your downfall. This principle applies to us all, even Walmart. Walmart has been the largest company in the world by revenue since 2014, but they are closing 20 stores this year. Is your town on this list? Most likely, you hope…
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Tourism sees silver lining in courthouse fire
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Tourism Commission sees the silver lining in the cloud. The commission met Monday and got an update on work on the historic courthouse to repair damage caused by a fire that broke out April 12 in the east wing. Tourism chairperson Nita Collier said Servpro…
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HOF cements sports legacy in first induction ceremony
Twenty-four players, three teams BY MIKE MUNCY FOR THE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County has a long, illustrious history when it comes to sports. Dwayne Sweeney and the Martin County All-Sports Hall of Fame board of directors are cementing that legacy with the first induction ceremony hosted at the Roy F. Collier Community Center…
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Martin County Records
Civil Suits INEZ — Martin County Circuit Court Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office: Ernest D. Pack vs. Rebecca Whitt Pack. John E. Washburn vs. Stephanie Washburn. Community Trust Bank Inc. vs. James D. Kerr et al. Kimberly Jude Endicott vs. Rondal Lee Endicott. Greathel E. Blair vs. Cara…
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Martin County Court Docket
INEZ — Judge John T. Chafin heard the following cases April 10 and 11 in Martin District Court: Ray Collins (arraignment) — Theft by unlawful taking or disposition all others; criminal mischief, first degree: Preliminary hearing 4/11/23 at 10:30 a.m. Roseanna Jude (arraignment) — Operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial 6/20/23 at…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s office reported the following arrests: Robert Moore, 35, of Debord, was arrested Tuesday on Main Street in Inez on a complaint warrant charging him with unauthorized use of motor vehicle and second-degree criminal mischief. Chief Deputy Chris Kidd made the arrest. Ricky Goble, 59, of Prestonburg, was arrested…
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Gun control is not the answer to mass shootings
BY KYLE LOVERN School shootings and workplace violence are terrible, but taking guns away from everyone is not the answer. I have my concealed permit. I’ve had it for a few years now. West Virginia has a reciprocal agreement with several other states, including Kentucky, where if you have a permit, it will be honored…
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Attorney General holds sixth Operation Fight Fentanyl event in Martin County
INEZ — Attorney General Daniel Cameron Thursday continued his commitment to fighting the opioid epidemic by holding an “Operation Fight Fentanyl” forum in Martin County. He was joined in Inez by a panel of law enforcement, prosecutor and community partners. This is the sixth Operation Fight Fentanyl event hosted by Attorney General Cameron. “Far too…
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Apply for electric bill payment assistance
Spring subsidy available April 17-June 2 INEZ — Enrollment for LIHEAP Spring Subsidy Cooling Component starts April 17. The program provides households a one-time benefit ranging from $38 to $200 depending on income levels and housing category. Big Sandy Area Community Action Program announced that it will accept applications in local county offices until June…
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Telling the Story: Praise the Lord and hip, hip, hooray
BY DAWN REED Luke 13:10-13 tells a beautiful story of what Jesus can do in someone’s life: “On a Sabbath when Jesus was teaching in one of the synagogues, a woman was there who had been crippled for 18 years. She was bent over and could not straighten up at all. When Jesus saw her,…
