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Angel Breakfast celebrates the true meaning of Christmas
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Christmas Angel Breakfast filled the Collier Center with gratitude and the glow of community Saturday morning. Families gathered to share a meal and celebrate the heart of the season. Children left with full bellies and parents with grateful hearts. Volunteers left with the knowledge that they helped…
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Take care of your mental health this holiday season
BY DOROTHY DILLON The holiday season is a time many look forward to, but for others it can bring added stress, pressure and emotional overwhelm. The Martin County Health Department encourages our community to make mental well-being a priority during this busy time of year. Small, intentional acts of self-care can make a meaningful difference.…
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Civics in action: Middle school student council shares agenda
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Middle School’s student council and principal Brent Haney outlined their growing slate of student-led initiatives during a recent Kiwanis Club luncheon at Giovanni’s in Inez. They described campaign-season shifts, new civic-learning projects, efforts to curb bullying, and a push to strengthen school culture. Their ideas ranged…
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Mr. & Ms. Christmas of Warfield Park
Vadis and Kathy Blackburn are Mr. and Ms. Christmas of Warfield Park 2025. They received the honor Saturday during the City of Warfield’s Visit With Santa for their service to their community. (Citizen photo by Roger Smith) Santa and Mrs. Claus rolled into Warfield Park in true North Pole style Saturday, joined by a lively…
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Inez Elementary honors Students & Staff of the Month
INEZ — Principal Amanda Fields, along with the dedicated teachers and staff of Inez Elementary School, proudly recognized the November 2025 Students & Staff of the Month for their outstanding achievements. Each month, IES honors students and staff who demonstrate excellence. The following students and staff made the list: Kindergarten Mrs. Cain: Winston Muncy Mrs.…
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Health officials urge people to get a flu vaccine, with season predicted to be ‘rough’
BY MELISSA PATRICK KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS Health officials are warning people to buckle up for a potentially rough flu season, warning that a strain of flu mutated over the summer and is spreading in the U.S. and other countries. The problem is that the influenza A (H3N2) strain mutation happened right before flu season, which…
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Preece named 2025 Constable of the Year
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT SHEPHERDSVILLE — Martin County’s James Bradford Preece has been named the 2025 Constable of the Year, the Kentucky Constable Association announced Saturday during its annual awards banquet at the Bullitt County Conference Center. Preece, who also earned the honor in 2023, topped a statewide field that included runner-up Tim Branham of Johnson…
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Pick up a free ticket for quilt giveaway
Golden Memorial Church, located on Main Street in Inez, is giving away an old-fashioned tied quilt to celebrate the Christmas season and Christmas in the Mountains. To pick up a free ticket, visit the Martin County Senior Citizens Center, the Martin County Library, or Appalachia Reach Out from Dec. 6 to Dec. 12. The quilt…
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Apply for Rogers Scholars, Rogers Explorers programs
The Center for Rural Development is accepting applications for the 2026 Rogers Scholars and Rogers Explorers summer youth leadership programs. Students may apply online at centeryouthprograms.com through Jan. 31, 2026. Rogers Scholars (current 10th graders) provides valuable leadership skills and exclusive college scholarship opportunities for high school students to seize their potential as the region’s…
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Healthy Happenings: Martin County Health Department scheduling flu shots
BY DOROTHY DILLON Flu season has officially arrived, and getting your annual flu shot is one of the best ways to prevent illness and protect those around you. The Martin County Health Department is now scheduling flu vaccines. Call 606-298-7752. We are located at 136 Rockcastle Road, Inez. Stay healthy, Martin County.
