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MCMS wins big on eighth-grade night
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Martin County Middle School Lady Cards fired on all cylinders on eighth-grade night Thursday against Dorton. The girls took an early lead and never looked back with a 37-21 victory. All five starters hit the books in a well-balanced scoring effort. Desirae Gullett and Ava Farnham came out ready…
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Zip Zone Express Tip Off Classic promises impressive lineup
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — This year’s Zip Zone Express Tip Off Classic will be Nov. 26 at Martin County High School and promises an impressive lineup. Martin County Coach Jason James has again compiled a slew of matchups featuring top players and teams. “We have a really good lineup,” James said. “We…
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Mountain Citizen Players of the Week: Brock Messer and Laura Hale
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Brock Messer and Laura Hale are members of the Martin County football and soccer teams, respectively. For their efforts last week, they are the Mountain Citizen Players of the Week. Brock Messer rushed for 302 yards in Martin County’s homecoming win over East Ridge. He scored six touchdowns in…
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Indians roll to wins over Warfield, Fallsburg, Louisa East
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Inez Indians went 3-0 last week against Warfield, Fallsburg and Louisa East. Below is a recap of last week’s action: Inez at Warfield — Inez traveled across the hill and picked up a 28-18 win over Warfield Sept. 26. Warfield started with an early lead behind four…
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MC 5-6th-grade falls short 8-6
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County youth 5-6th-grade team came close to a win against Floyd Count Saturday. The Cardinals fell 8-6 on the cold, rainy afternoon in Inez. The Jaguars had the ball on their own 10-yard line and Chucky Leonard forced a fumble that was recovered by the Cards. After…
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Victoria (Jude) Carter Obituary
Victoria (Jude) Carter 1954—2022 Victoria Jude Carter, age 68, of Ulysses, passed away Oct. 2, 2022, in Wurtland. Born Feb. 15, 1954, in Martin County, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Truly Scott Jude. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by one daughter, Melissa Jude; two brothers, Jeff…
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Robin Bailey Obituary
Robin Bailey 1980—2022 Robin Moore Bailey, 42, of Kermit, W.Va., passed away Oct. 2, 2022, at her residence. She was born Sept. 28, 1980, to Timmy and Linda Moore, Vicki and Ben Boyce. She is preceded in death by her sister, Kimberly Moore Smith; grandparents Flem Moore Jr., America Scott Moore and Grace Slone. Robin…
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Kentucky State Police hiring troopers
Beginning 2023 increased salary and pension available The Kentucky State Police seeks Kentuckians to serve as sworn Kentucky State Police Troopers. Applications are being accepted for new officers and the law enforcement accelerated (LEAP) program for cadet class 103. Deadline to apply is Oct. 28. KSP offers one of the top five highest starting salaries…
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AEP and Liberty reach amended agreement on sale of Kentucky operations
COLUMBUS, Ohio — American Electric Power has signed an amended agreement on the sale of its Kentucky operations to Liberty. AEP announced Friday that it expects to close on the sale in January 2023 following approval of the transaction from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, which is due by Dec. 16. AEP said in a…
