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Youth group hosts Turkey Trot 5K
INEZ — Residents laced up and trotted through downtown Inez on Saturday for a spirited Turkey Trot 5K and Fun Run sponsored by the Turkey Creek Church of the Nazarene Youth Group. The event raised $220 to help send six students to the 2026 Nazarene Youth Conference in Salt Lake City. Thirteen runners and walkers…
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Blood drive Nov. 25 in Inez
INEZ — It is time to sock it to blood shortages. To do that, donors must step up. Donors can put their feet up and donate blood Nov. 25 in Inez. The Kentucky Blood Center will conduct a drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Collier Center gym. All donors will receive a…
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Food distribution Nov. 20 in Inez
INEZ — Facing Hunger will host a drive-thru mobile food distribution Nov. 20 in Inez, assisting families ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. Volunteers will distribute food at the Martin County Search & Rescue building at 1120 Old Middle Fork Road beginning at 11 a.m. The event will continue until noon or until supplies run out.…
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A first buck, a long chase and a birthday gift
Three Martin County hunters made their mark over the weekend with notable harvests. Camron Bowen took his first deer Thursday, bypassing the familiar rite of a small first buck and instead claiming a nine-pointer. He hunted in Lawrence County. Elijah Collins added to the tally, dropping a strong buck during his weekend hunt in Lawrence…
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Healthy Happenings: World Diabetes Day
BY DOROTHY DILLON On Nov. 14, our team at the Martin County Health Department proudly wore blue to recognize World Diabetes Day and raise awareness about diabetes in our community. We also want to give a big thank-you to our community partners who joined us in wearing blue and showing their support. Your involvement helps…
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Veterans Day tribute honors Griffen
INEZ — Martin County Health Care Facility paid special tribute to Harrison Griffen Jr. in honor of Veterans Day, recognizing his service and sacrifice. God bless Harrison and God bless America.
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Inez Elementary recognizes Students and Staff of the Month
INEZ — Principal Amanda Fields, along with the dedicated teachers and staff of Inez Elementary School, recently recognized the October 2025 Students and Staff of the Month for their outstanding achievements. Each month, IES honors students who demonstrate excellence and staff members who go above and beyond to support learning and school spirit. The following…
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Students take center stage at Board of Education
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Board of Education celebrated student achievement both in and out of the classroom during its meeting Monday at the central office. ‘Medal of Honor’ Martin County Middle School (MCMS) “Congressional Medal of Honor Character Development Program” medal recipients Martha Maynard, Zoe Sammons and Zandra Sammons…
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Advanced art students ‘Paint the Plow’
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — A splash of color and creativity now brightens Kentucky’s winter roadways, thanks to Martin County High School’s advanced art class. Under the direction of art teacher Elizabeth Traylor, the students transformed a 12-foot-by-4-foot snowplow blade into a striking mural for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s “Paint the Plow” program. This initiative…
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Operation Christmas Child collection week Nov. 17-24
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Volunteers are preparing to collect Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts during National Collection Week, Nov. 17 – 24. Nearly 5,000 drop-off locations will open across the country in November, including First Baptist Church in Inez and others in the region. For Inez First Baptist, this will be the…
