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County honors Blaine Stepp for craftsmanship, service
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County officials honored longtime Road & Bridge employee Blaine Stepp Thursday for his decades of craftsmanship, including his latest creation — a replica coal cart now on display in Warfield. Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty and the Martin County Fiscal Court presented Stepp with a framed photograph of the…
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Harvest Fest promises biggest entertainment lineup yet
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Harvest Festival will celebrate 30 years Sept. 18-19 with what organizers are calling its biggest entertainment lineup yet, more food vendors and $15 unlimited-ride wristbands. Martin County Attorney Melissa Phelps, president of the Kiwanis Club, gave the Fiscal Court a preview Thursday of the annual…
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Bird’s Eye View: A new school year takes flight
BY REX WARD AND KENDAL MULLINS Hello, Martin County Cardinals. The school year is already bringing plenty of excitement to Martin County High School. From the soccer and football fields to the theater stage and club day, there are so many opportunities for students to get involved, meet new people and show their Cardinal pride.…
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Inez First Baptist breaks ground for fellowship hall
INEZ — Inez First Baptist Church broke ground Aug. 5 for a new 30-by-70-foot fellowship hall. Plans for the building include two ADA-compliant restrooms, a large kitchen and a dining area. Construction will begin within the next few weeks, church leaders said.
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Collectibles show Aug. 29-30 in Inez
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Sports cards, Pokémon, coins, memorabilia and plenty more will fill the Collier Community Center for two days as the Martin County Collectibles Show raises money for the Martin County High School girls wrestling team. The show is set for Aug. 29-30 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. each day. Admission…
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From Lady Cardinal to soldier: Moore completes Army basic training
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. — Just a few months after walking across the stage as a Martin County High School graduate in Inez, Kentucky, Angelina Moore walked onto another field Aug. 20 with a much different title. Soldier. The former Lady Cardinals basketball player completed U.S. Army Basic Combat Training…
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Diabetes Connection to offer gentle yoga Aug. 27
The Martin County Health Department invites community members to attend the next Diabetes Connection meeting on Thursday, Aug. 27, at 10 a.m. This month’s program will feature gentle yoga, offering participants a relaxing and beginner-friendly way to improve movement, flexibility and overall well-being. The meeting will be held at the Martin County Health Department, 136…
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Bird’s Eye View: MCHS welcomes new faces, programs
BY SABREYA WILLIAMSON, MIA FIELDS AND LARISSA HALE Hello, Martin County Cardinals! The Bird’s Eye View is back and better than ever for the 2026-27 school year. We’re excited to share what’s happening at Martin County High School this year. MCHS has seen several changes since last school year. First, the Cardinals have a new…
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Johnny Staats to bring bluegrass to Harvest Fest
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Johnny Staats and the Delivery Boys will bring bluegrass to Inez as the Sept. 18 headliner for the 30th annual Martin County Harvest Festival. The band will perform at 8:30 p.m. on the stage behind the Martin County Courthouse. A Grand Ole Opry performer and longtime favorite on the West…
