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Over 150,000 renewed driver’s licenses online
FRANKFORT — More than 150,000 Kentuckians have skipped a trip to a licensing office and renewed their driving credential online, thanks to the launch of online renewal in June 2021 by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. Kentuckians also have the option of renewing by mail, and more than 10,000 people have done so to date. Online…
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Do you use or prescribe meds for opioid-use disorder?
Researchers at UK would like to know what you think about it Primary-care providers who prescribe buprenorphine to treat opioid-use disorder, and people receiving treatment for the disorder, are invited to participate in studies led by researchers at the University of Kentucky and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Opioid treatment study for patients:…
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Maynard arrested for alleged threat
“He accused me of stealing, and that’s what upset me.” –Richard Maynard BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — An Inez man was arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot “the next person who came out from the water department.” Martin County Sheriff’s Deputy Braxton McGinnis arrested Richard Michael Maynard, 45, at his Main Street home May…
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‘Older Americans Month’
Editor: I work in the Aging Department at Big Sandy ADD and our office has the Senior Games at the Spillway each May. Our programs are to help and assist our aging population in our Big Sandy Area and let them know they still are important and are loved. Older adults play vital, positive roles in…
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Grand jury indicts four
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County grand jury indicted four people May 5. James Crabtree, 24, of Paintsville, was indicted on assault in the first degree and burglary in the first degree. The indictment alleges Crabtree caused serious physical injury to David Collins of Lovely by means of a deadly instrument and…
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Governor could legalize medical marijuana
‘Constitutional chicken’ BY JIM HIGDON Gov. Andy Beshear is the first governor in the history of Kentucky to call for legalizing cannabis. Following the failure of the Kentucky legislature to pass a medical marijuana bill last month, the governor has asked the public for input on what he can do by executive order. It’s about…
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Dollar General opens in Debord
Jobs, books, literacy grants available DEBORD — Dollar General on New Route 3 in Debord is now open. “At Dollar General, we believe the addition of each new store provides positive economic growth for the communities we proudly serve, and the addition of our new Debord store highlights our commitment to deliver a pleasant shopping…
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The Pastor’s Pen: When There is Hope
Jack Ward Joyce Hollyday tells the story of a school teacher assigned to visit children in a large city hospital who received a routine call requesting that she see a particular child. The teacher took the boy’s name and room number and was told by the teacher on the other end of the line, “We’re…
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Notes from Calvary: ‘Becoming Christian’ Part 11
Greg Crum “Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find?” Proverbs 20:6 In this season of political posturing, the truth of this proverb should be a reminder to us all that, while words are important, the character of a man or woman is the real tale of…
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Martin County in yellow on COVID-19 risk map
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County is one of 12 Kentucky counties in yellow on the latest national COVID-19 risk map from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, indicating a medium community level of coronavirus. Eight other Eastern Kentucky counties – Boyd, Carter, Floyd, Greenup, Johnson, Lawrence, Magoffin and Pike – are…
