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Tug Valley reels from major flood
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN MARTIN COUNTY — Homes submerged, roads washed away and families stranded—this was the scene across the Tug Valley after floodwaters surged through the region over the weekend, cutting off communities and leaving thousands without power. In Kermit, the Tug Fork River crested at 51.22 feet at 12:30 a.m. on Feb.…
News
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Supporting local newspapers puts community first; HB 368 will harm communities and newspapers
BY JANE ASHLEY PACE 2024 KPA PRESIDENT Every county in Kentucky has one local business that has been there longer than any other, most more than a century – while some are even closing in on two centuries. In many of these counties, that business is their local newspaper. I manage two of those local…
OPINION
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From struggle to strength: How Justin Muncy learned to thrive after addiction
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Members of the Kiwanis Club leaned in as Justin Muncy, a wellness coach with the Thrive Community Coalition, took the floor Thursday during a club luncheon at Giovanni’s in Inez. The guest speaker shared the story of his journey from addiction to redemption. Muncy’s role at Thrive is clear-cut.…
Mountain Living
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Tug Valley athletic fields flooded again
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — The athletic fields at Tug Valley High School were once again inundated by floodwaters backing up from the Tug River. The muddy water completely covered the football, baseball and softball fields. This has happened in the past when flooding has occurred in that part of the county.…
Sports
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Martin County Youth Wrestling battles at state duals
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Cardinals battle to second place finish at middle school state duals
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MCMS wins game cheer competition
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Tommy’s Auto Sales Players of the Week: MCMS Cardinals
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Tug Valley wins pair of games in HM Shootout
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Tug Valley Panthers defeat St. Joe Irish 66-50
Players of the Week
Compliments of:
Tommy’s Auto Sales
3354 Blacklog Rd., Inez, KY
606-534-7500
