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Football practice opened Monday
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — You can almost begin to smell the crisp autumn leaves in the air. It’s that time of the year again. The KHSAA dead period has ended and football teams across the state opened up helmet-only practices Monday. Coach Josh Muncy brought his Martin County Cardinals onto the field…
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After the Whistle: Dead period ending
BY BRITTNI MCCOY The KHSAA dead period ends this week and official practices will be full steam ahead. From what I’ve seen over the summer, Martin County looks to have great seasons. UK football and basketball are also looking to be fun to watch. Mark Stoops will be entering his 10th season, and he and…
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Gauze plays in national championship series
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN DUNBAR, W.Va. — Kaitlyn Gauze is a state champ and national runner-up in the East Region with the West Virginia football club. Gauze played in the U18 2022 USYS (United States Youth Soccer) National Championship Series. Her team was the West Virginia state champs and earned a spot to represent West…
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Martin County girls win runner-up
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN GEORGETOWN — Harper Runyon, Kenleigh Estepp and Macie Callaham played on the 8U Revolution softball team July 2 in Georgetown and came home with some rings. The Hitting Bombs Softball Tournament was hosted by the Wrath Fastpitch squad at Marshall Park. Zach Callaham and his assistants Billy Cornett, Kyle Runyon…
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OnPoint Ballers win championship
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN GATLINBURG — The OnPoint Ballers put on a clinic in Gatlinburg this past weekend, going undefeated in the Hoopz Summer Championship at Rocky Top Sports World. The Ballers, coached by Kevin Dials, began pool play Friday against the TSI Grassroots Red squad and won in a big way 60-29. They continued…
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Moore new head cheer coach
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Nikki Moore has accepted the head coach position for the Martin County High School Cheer team. Moore was a varsity cheerleader for Sheldon Clark from 1999 to 2003. She competed in the Kentucky Association of Pep Organization Sponsors (KAPOS), Kentucky State Fair and at King’s Island. Moore was born…
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Martin County grand jury indictments
Federal prison employee indicted for alleged sexual abuse of co-worker BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County grand jury has charged a Federal Bureau of Prisons employee with sexual abuse of a co-worker. The grand jury returned the indictment Friday along with three other true bills. Lance Reynolds, 41, an employee of…
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Howard killed by police responding to ‘shooter’ call
“He’s not a cop shooter like they’re already putting on Facebook. He’s a good guy.” -Austin Harless, eyewitness BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN DAVELLA — Thirty-six-year-old James Lee Howard was shot and killed by police Monday night at his residence on Sandlick Road in Davella. Police were responding to a report of a man shooting a…
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Citizens express concerns with sewage infrastructure and costs
“You’re gonna charge me for pooping in my yard,” said Chuck Harris. “Yeah, I’m not saying you’re wrong,” Kerr replied. “And that’s not right.” Harris retorted. “No, it’s not right,” Kerr admitted. BY PHILL BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Sanitation District met June 28 to discuss sewer problems facing many residents. After…
