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Hinkle crowned Petite Tiny Miss U.S.
A Martin County girl was named Petite Tiny Miss U.S. in a pageant July 15 in French Lick, Ind. Kamryn Hinkle, the 4-year-old daughter of Tiffany and Tommy Hinkle, competed against more than 250 contestants in the Amerifest National Pageant. In addition to being named Petite Tiny Miss U.S., Hinkle also claimed best dress, most beautiful,…
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Warfield resident receives Red Cross ‘Volunteer of the Year’ award
BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — A Warfield man was awarded Red Cross Eastern Kentucky “Volunteer of the Year” for 2022. Jamie Taylor received the award based on his continued service, commitment to deployments regardless of the location or situation, desire to help those in need, and the way he represents the American Red Cross.…
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Free heart screenings Aug. 3
MOUNTAIN CITIZEN STAFF INEZ — Martin County residents can do something nice for their hearts Aug. 3 as the King’s Daughters Mobile Health Unit will offer EKG screenings at the Martin County Senior Citizens Center. The mobile unit will operate from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Residents can schedule an appointment by calling MC Senior…
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Schools announce important dates for students
Schedules, orientations, Back-to-School Bash BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — With students returning to school Aug. 11 in Martin County, schools have announced a few important dates. Martin County High School attendance clerk Kim Smith says high school students can pick up schedules on the following dates: Seniors — Aug. 4 at 9 a.m. Juniors…
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Peoples Insurance celebrates grand reopening
MOUNTAIN CITIZEN STAFF INEZ — Peoples Insurance Agency celebrated the grand reopening of its location in Inez. Peoples announced in April that the former Elite Agency became part of Peoples. “We are excited to continue growing in Eastern Kentucky,” Peoples Bank senior vice president-sales manager Casey Lequire said. “The addition of Elite Insurance and the…
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Students with disabilities awarded scholarships
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Two Martin County students are among 87 Kentucky students who received Powered By Inclusion scholarships. The Kentucky Department of Education Office of Special Education and Early Learning used federal American Rescue Plan funding to award these 87 high school students with disabilities. Dena James, Martin County School District director…
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Christmas in the Mountains festival plans underway
BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Tourism Board met Monday and primarily discussed plans for the Christmas in the Mountains festival and other holiday festivities. Christmas in the Mountains will be held on the week of Nov. 28 this year, with different events occurring each day and night of the celebration. Normally…
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BOE celebrates teacher Jimmy Horn
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Board of Education and Superintendent Larry James shined a spotlight on teacher Jimmy Horn, who retired after 28 years of service in the Martin County School District. “I want to thank Mr. Horn for coming,” James said in Monday night’s BOE meeting. “Mr. Horn and your…
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Fourth of July makeup celebration
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — The rainy weather didn’t stop anyone from enjoying the Fourth of July makeup celebration Saturday in Inez. A large turnout came for the Kiwanis Club parade, vendors that were gathered in the community center parking lot and the popular Inez Volunteer Fire Department fireworks finale. The annual event was canceled July…
