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Arrest Report 5/25/22
Arrest Report INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s office reported the following arrests: Cory Ferrell, 45, of Sumerco, W.Va., was arrested Tuesday on an indictment warrant charging him with possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) and possession of a controlled substance (drug unspecified). Deputy Billy Patrick made the arrest. Robert Meade Jr., 70, of…
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A Day at the Park bigger than ever
June 3 and 4 WARFIELD — A Day at the Park returns bigger than ever June 3 and 4 at the Warfield Park and features a dunking booth, water slide, petting zoo and inflatables. Organizer Denise Chaffins says there will be plenty of great food, free games for the kids, hayrides, music and more. Registration…
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Close games for Cards
Martin County junior Evan Crum initiates a slide to beat the throw at second. (Citizen photo by Brittni McCoy) BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN Hot batting has not been enough for the Martin County Cardinals baseball team in their last four outings. The Cards hosted Pike Central (16-13) May 9 and fell behind in the final…
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Lady Cards go to extra innings
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN Zoie Hinkle winds up to send in the heat. The hurler threw for eight innings. (Citizen photo by Brittni McCoy) The Lady Cardinals (8-16) softball team played four games over the span of six days while going 0-4. The May 10 game against the Belfry Pirates (16-9) saw an extra inning…
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Five MCHS players honored at 15th Region Basketball Banquet
Dingess named Player of the Year BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — Five Martin County athletes were among the players and coaches honored at the 15th Region Coaches Association 2022 Basketball Banquet held Friday at Appalachian Wireless Arena. Brian Milam of WKYT hosted the event. Senior Brady Dingess brought home the 15th Region Player of…
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Cards tennis over KCC
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN HINDMAN — Coach Josh Penix and his Cardinals tennis teams traveled to Knott County Central to pick up wins. The girls team outlasted to win their matchups 4-3, and the boys would go head-to-head and win by one, 5-4. On the singles side, Caitlyn Horn fell to Fitzpatrick 8-4 but would…
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Ball of Fame Basketball Camp set for June 6-8
Limited to first 40 that sign up BY BOO NEWSOMEFOR THE CITIZEN INEZ — One of Martin County Hall of Fame Coach Robin Newsome’s favorite things in the summer is doing youth camps like her Cardinal Ball of Fame Summer Basketball Camp set for June 6-8 at Martin County High School. The camp offers boys…
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Noah Thompson brings ‘American Idol’ to Louisa
Day of celebration draws thousands BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOUISA – Noah Thompson, breakout “American Idol” star, returned home to Louisa to celebrate earning a spot in the singing competition’s Top 3 finalists. He was welcomed home by tens of thousands of Louisa natives, fellow eastern Kentuckians and fans who traveled long distances to participate…
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Primary Election winners and losers
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The 2022 Primary Election is over and the winners have been proclaimed in Martin County. The results were mostly expected, but there were upsets and twists too. Colby Kirk topped Eric Jude to win the Martin County Judge/ Executive seat 1,756 to 788. Incumbent John Herman Kirk defeated four…
