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Opinion: Gender dysphoria may have a basis in human biology
BY KIMBERLY KENNEDY Most of us witnessed with horror the passage of anti-transgender bill SB150 by legislators who ignored overwhelming opposition. Since Gov. Andy Beshear is expected to veto it, our only recourse is to convince legislators not to override that veto. If you’re dubious, hear me out: We’ve left critical information out of the…
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Trump and Daniels: Hush money doesn’t work
BY DR. GLENN MOLLETTE An ongoing saga continues to surround former President Donald Trump and porn star Stormy Daniels. Will it never end? Trump may or may not be indicted by the time you read this, but who knows? Who isn’t tired of hearing about an alleged sexual encounter between these two? Former President Trump…
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I love spring but hate what it brings
BY KYLE LOVERN I truly love spring. I love hearing the echoes of the first frogs croaking on a mild evening. I love daylight saving time and getting that extra hour of sunshine. I love baseball season. I love watching the green grass grow again. I love seeing the trees like dogwoods and redbuds blossom…
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EDA withdraws from Smith’s project
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Economic Development Authority will not pursue a grant renewal for Clifford Smith’s study of “novel value-added biomass products.” In a special meeting Monday, EDA board members unanimously agreed to withdraw from the project as the deadline passed last fall. The $48,030 Appalachian Regional Commission grant…
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First Frontier Appalachian Trails board ‘press forward’
BY PHILL BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN The First Frontier Appalachian Trails board of directors met Thursday to discuss progress toward establishing a public riding trail system throughout eastern Kentucky. Known officially as the Kentucky Mountain Regional Recreation Authority and created by the Kentucky Legislature in 2017, the authority comprises 19 Kentucky counties. The group began signing…
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Ervin Stepp among inductees to Kentucky High School Basketball Hall of Fame
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN The Kentucky High School Basketball Hall of Fame announced that Martin County native Ervin Stepp is among its 2023 Class of Inductees. The 14 inductees include players and coaches representing a great wealth of achievement over the decades. Stepp is the Region 15 representative. After playing his freshman and sophomore…
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Gym reopens at Collier Center
Cinema to celebrate 20th anniversary with free movies from 2003 BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The gym at the Collier Center will reopen to the public April 3 with new rules. The Martin County Public Library board gave the go-ahead on the gym in a meeting Monday evening. The board also announced plans…
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Attorney General bringing ‘Operation Fight Fentanyl’ to Inez
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Attorney General Daniel Cameron will hold an “Operation Fight Fentanyl” forum in Inez. Operation Fight Fentanyl aims to combat the opioid crisis by hearing from residents directly impacted by illicit fentanyl. Cameron invites residents to join him April 13 from 1-3 p.m. at the Martin County Library. The…
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County selling land, vehicles
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County Fiscal Court is one step closer to selling two parcels of land, a riding mower and three automobiles. The court declared the property surplus and is taking sealed bids until noon April 20. According to fiscal court documents, the properties “are no longer used or needed for governmental…
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Potential for accidental call blocking near federal prison
Company to deploy contraband interdiction system DEBORD — ShawnTech Communications says there is a potential for accidental call blocking in the surrounding community during the deployment of a contraband interdiction system at the United States Penitentiary Big Sandy. Meryl Prince of ShawnTech said the company does not expect any problems but is required to notify the…
