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More Kentucky kids struggle with obesity, poor nutrition
BY NADIA RAMLAGAN PUBLIC NEWS SERVICE In Kentucky, nearly one in five youths from ages 6-17 are obese, according to new county-level data on measures of child well-being in the Commonwealth. The increase mirrors a nationwide trend. There has been a more than 270% increase in the number of obese children compared to the 1970s.…
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Martin County arrest report
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Teresa Rena Marcum, 47, of Rockcastle Creek Road, Louisa, was arrested Dec. 27 on Little Laurel Road on charges of possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia – buy/possession. Sheriff John Kirk said he was dispatched to a residence on Little…
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Mingo County arrests
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Recent Mingo County, West Virginia, arrests include the following: Tippy Davis Potter, 38, was arrested Dec. 28 on charges of conspiracy to commit a felony-1 and burglary. Patty L. Vance of Delbarton, was arrested Dec. 27 for driving under the influence, driving while license suspended, no insurance, improper registration, defective equipment…
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2026 resolutions: Keep the fire burning
BY DR. GLENN MOLLETTE Seems like yesterday that we were making New Year’s resolutions. Time flies by. Since time goes by so quickly the first resolution we all might consider making is to savor the moment. Every day is a gift and a celebration. Savor your work, family, friends, entertainment, hobbies, church, meals, nature and…
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Healthy Happenings: Schedule your mammogram
BY DOROTHY DILLON Ladies, it is that time. The King’s Daughters Mobile Mammogram Unit will be at the Martin County Health Department on Tuesday, Jan. 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Anyone who schedules and keeps their appointment will be entered to win a $50 gift card. Early detection saves lives. Do not wait.…
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Deadline nears for tobacco, nicotine and vapor retailers to secure state license
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT With the clock ticking down to the new year, Kentucky retailers who sell tobacco, nicotine or vapor products have mere days remaining to secure a required state license or risk penalties once the calendar turns to Jan. 1. Retailers must obtain the license through the Kentucky Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Gov.…
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That I May Know Him
BY GREG CRUM “But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ. Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may…
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A faithful church member
BY PASTOR JACK WARD This is an alleged New Year’s letter written from a church member to the pastor. Dear Pastor: You often stress attendance at worship as being very important for a Christian, but I think a person has a right to miss now and then. I think every person ought to be excused…
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Heartache at Christmas
BY DAWN REED The phone rang in the night. I tensed. Only one time has good news ever come in the night: to shepherds when Christ was born. We were not shepherds, and it was four days before Christmas. This was bad news for sure. I could hear my beloved asking questions as he got…
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Nyoka Dale (Jenkins) Maynard Obituary
Nyoka Dale (Jenkins) Maynard 1952—2025 Nyoka Dale (Jenkins) Maynard, 73, of Beauty, passed away Dec. 27, 2025, at her home surrounded by family after a courageous fight with cancer. Born April 17, 1952, in Williamson, West Virginia, she was the daughter of Raymond and Helena (Stepp) Jenkins. In addition to her parents, she is preceded…
