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Prison education program artwork on display at Mountain Arts Center
PRESTONSBURG — Artwork created behind prison walls is now on public display at the Mountain Arts Center (MAC). Twenty-five pieces by incarcerated artists and students in the Big Sandy Community and Technical College (BSCTC) Prison Education Program are being exhibited throughout January. The exhibition features a variety of styles and media and includes work by…
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Martin County court dockets
INEZ — Judge John Kevin Holbrook heard cases Jan. 15 in Martin Circuit Court, while Judge John T. Chafin heard cases Jan. 12 and Jan. 13 in Martin District Court. Circuit Court – Judge Holbrook John Allen (change of plea) — Theft of services $1,000-$10,000: Pleaded guilty, sentencing 3/5/26 at 10 a.m.; three years, probation…
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Opinion: Transgender athlete issue just common sense
The U.S. Supreme Court has heard arguments on a West Virginia law banning the participation of transgender athletes in middle and high school sports teams. The Court heard back-to-back oral arguments last week over two cases that could determine whether transgender women and girls can play on sports teams aligning with their gender identity. The…
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Martin County civil suits
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office Jan. 9-15: LVNV Funding LLC vs. Richard Nichols. LVNV Funding LLC vs. Amy Gauze. LVNV Funding LLC vs. Jared Stone. LVNV Funding LLC vs. Linda Bambill. Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Montana Adams Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC vs. Amy…
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Proposed bill would increase KY’s minimum wage to $10 per hour
BY NADIA RAMLAGAN PUBLIC NEWS SERVICE A newly proposed bill would increase Kentucky’s minimum wage to $10 per hour, placing it above the federal baseline. The state’s hourly pay rate is among the lowest in the nation, currently matching the nationwide minimum of $7.25, which has not increased since 2009. Sen. Reggie Thomas, D-Lexington, chair…
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Scholarships for students to study engineering, construction and build careers with KYTC
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is accepting applications through Feb. 1 for engineering and construction management scholarships that include paid summer employment and post-graduation job placement. Three types of higher education scholarships are offered for current or upcoming Kentucky university and college students who apply by Feb. 1. Up to 25 scholarships will be awarded for…
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Martin County students named to Morehead State Dean’s List
Morehead State University has announced its Fall 2025 Dean’s List, including 18 students from Martin County. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must complete at least 12 undergraduate credit hours and earn a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher for the semester. The honorees from Martin County represent three academic colleges at the university:…
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Linda Kay Marcum Obituary
Linda Kay Marcum 1960—2026 Linda Kay (Kirk) Marcum, of Lovely, passed away Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, at the Community Hospice Care Center of Ashland. She was born Oct. 14, 1960, to the late John Jr. and Velma Kirk. In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her husband, Lowell Dean Marcum; her…
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Fern (Moore) Muncy Obituary
Fern (Moore) Muncy 1954—2026 Fern Muncy, 71, of Pilgrim, passed away Jan. 17, 2026, at home under the loving care of her daughter Michelle McCoy. Born Aug. 24, 1954, she was the daughter of the late James H. and Estelene Maynard Moore. Fern is survived by her son, Michael (Pam) Muncy of Louisa, two daughters…
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William ‘Bill’ Lee Preston Obituary
William ‘Bill’ Lee Preston 1967—2026 William “Bill” Lee Preston, age 58, of Tomahawk, passed away Jan. 17, 2026, at Community Hospice in Ashland. Born Aug. 27, 1967, in Lawrence County, he was the son of the late Willie Preston and Rella (Howard) Preston Amburgey. In addition to his parents, William was preceded in death by…
