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IES announces Students of the Month
INEZ — Inez Elementary School announced Students of the Month for August and September. August Students of the Month Mrs. Cain’s: Heidi Endicott. Mrs. Moore’s Kindergarten: Emma Lawson. Mrs. Bevins First Grade: Remy Williams Mrs. Haney’s First Grade: Alanna Maynard. Mrs. Preston’s Second Grade: Zandrya Linder. Mrs. Mills’ Third Grade: Jayce McCoy. Mrs. Wilson’s Third…
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Telling the Story: Seeing Clearly
BY DAWN REED It was the strangest thing: All of a sudden, she looked older. Much older. Her face was all wrinkly. She saw it every time she looked in the mirror. And her legs…they had varicose veins! Everywhere. Why, she’d never noticed those. Something strange must have happened during the surgery. She would need…
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Kentucky adults have second highest obesity rate in nation
Children 10-17 in state have the top U.S. rate for that age group BY MELISSA PATRICK KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS A new report says Kentucky has the second highest adult obesity rate in the nation, and Kentucky children aged 10 to 17 have the nation’s highest rate for that age group. The Trust for America’s Health…
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Cards defeat East Ridge for homecoming win
In a tug-o-war at the goal line, Noah Mollett (63) and Christopher Phillips (11) assist Brock Messer (23) into the endzone Friday night at Cardinal Stadium. (Citizen photo by Brittni McCoy) BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County (4-2) protected their house Friday night during their homecoming game versus East Ridge (2-4). The Cards…
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Proctor crowned Homecoming Queen
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Brooke Proctor was crowned 2022 Martin County High School Homecoming Queen at the Cardinals game Friday versus East Ridge. Last year’s Homecoming Queen, Skyla Messer presented the crown to Proctor. “I’m so grateful and appreciate everyone who voted for me,” Proctor said. “I’m ecstatic and in shock to receive…
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Newspaper reporting, content never more relevant
BY BRETT WESNER Newspaper reporting and content have never been more relevant. We all have stories of readers desperately seeking reliable information about COVID-19 during the pandemic and turning to us to deliver accurate national and state health departments’ evolving assessments as well as local reporting on treatment options in our communities. We at NNA…
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Tug Valley runs past Tolsia 44-7, improves to 5-1
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN GLEN HAYES, W.Va. — The Tug Valley Panthers improved to 5-1 on the season as they rolled over the Tolsia Rebels 44-7 Friday night to get another road win at Wilt Salmons Athletic Field. Coach Hady Ford’s squad led 12-0 after one quarter of play and 24-7 at halftime. The…
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Martin County wins over Morgan, plays for district championship tonight
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN WEST LIBERTY — Martin County soccer team played the first game after losing their goalkeeper, Marlie Fletcher, for the remainder of the season. The Cardinals rolled into Morgan County and came away victorious with an 8-1 performance Sept. 27. Laura Hale scored a haul with four goals on the evening. She…
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MCMS downs Floyd County
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A little rain did not stop Martin County Middle School from honoring their eighth grader Saturday night. The team battled through the steady rainfall and downed Floyd County 32-0 at home. Bryson Osborne received the first snap of the game from his own 36-yard line. He made his way…
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Mountain Citizen Plays of the Week
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Bryson Osborne and Brody Howell are members of the Martin County Middle School football team. During eighth grade night Saturday, the pair made a few big plays in the 32-0 win over Floyd County. Osborne took the opening snap from his own 36-yard line and stiff-armed a Jaguar defender…
