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Repairs begin on KY 3
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT LOUISA — Contractor CSI will begin work on KY 3 in Lawrence County to repair an embankment failure starting Wednesday. The project area is along KY 3 at 7.52 miles north of KY 292 and 5.30 miles southeast of KY 644. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 12 says the work should take approximately…
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Theft investigation leads to five arrests
Firearms, drugs seized CITIZEN STAFF REPORT PIKEVILLE — Five people were arrested June 1 after illegal drugs and stolen items were discovered at a Pike County home. Officers with Kentucky State Police Post 9 executed a search warrant at a residence on Flora Street in the Coal Run community of Pike County. Officers say the…
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Gun rights and the Second Amendment
THE EDITORIAL BOARDMOUNTAIN CITIZEN Gun rights have been a highly debated topic lately and for many years. The two recent mass murders at a grade school in Uvalde, Texas, where 21 were killed, including 19 children, and at a grocery store in Buffalo, N.Y., where 10 black citizens were shot and killed, have increased the…
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Uncommon Sense: Protecting our children from the shooters
BY DR. GLENN MOLLETTE Most federal career politicians end up very wealthy. They make good salaries and have great health insurance and very nice retirement packages. They typically develop political action committees that cover expenses the government doesn’t pay. When they retire, they can donate campaign funds they have accumulated throughout the years to their…
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The Pastor’s Pen: Knowledge or Faith?
By Jack Ward Some years ago, a college student came by his pastor’s office to discuss theological issues. Eventually, the conversation came around to the subject of the resurrection. After all, if you take Christianity seriously, it will ultimately always lead you to the resurrection. “What do you think of the resurrection?” he asked. The…
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Notes from Calvary: ‘Becoming Christian’ Part 14
By Greg Crum “He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.” Proverbs 16:32 For 14 weeks now, we have written of our higher calling in this life—the call to become a Christian. Now, when I say that, please understand that…
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Clo A Copley Obituary
Clo A Copley 1942—2022 Clo A Copley, of Crum, W.Va., departed this life Friday, June 3, 2022, at her residence. Born Aug. 22, 1942, in Mingo County, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Claude Vernatter and Vada Runyon. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by his sisters, Claudine Vernatter,…
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Albert Spence Obituary
Albert Spence 1951—2022 Albert Spence, 71, of Tomahawk, passed away Saturday, June 4, 2022, at his residence. Born in Tomahawk, he was the son of the late Sherely and Mary (Collins) Spence. Albert retired from the Kentucky State Highway Department. He is survived by two sons, Jason (Vicky) Spence of Inez and Mark (Hope) Spence…
