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Public asked to report wild turkey sightings this summer
FRANKFORT — Kentucky’s wild turkeys are on the move this summer, foraging, traveling and raising their newly hatched poults. The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources urges the public to watch for turkeys and report sightings to help biologists better understand and manage populations. “Monitoring our turkey flock for its long-term conservation depends on…
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From battlefield to ball field: Veteran Guardman’s mission continues
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Service did not end when Kenny Maynard took off the uniform. After surviving a roadside bomb during a combat tour in Afghanistan and enduring years of surgeries and rehabilitation, the decorated Kentucky Army National Guard veteran returned home to Martin County and found a new mission: building strength…
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From Martin County to Oxford and med school: Kiwanis honors two rising stars
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Kiwanis Club of Greater Martin County awarded scholarships Thursday to two standout Martin County High School graduates whose ambitions stretch from the hills of eastern Kentucky to the halls of Oxford and medical school. Laura Hale and Brandi Jude each received $1,000 during a celebratory luncheon at…
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Hadley Spence wins Red, White & Blue pageant
INEZ — Hadley Spence, age 8, earned the grand supreme title at Eastern Elite’s Red, White & Boom pageant, scoring the highest overall out of more than 30 contestants. Hadley also won best theme wear in the event. She said she loved competing because she could bring her firecracker personality to the stage. Hadley is…
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A conversation with Dr. Steven Stack, Kentucky’s new health cabinet secretary
by Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern June 23, 2025 FRANKFORT — Dr. Steven Stack says Kentucky, which already struggles with poor health, is “on the cusp of having a significant backslide” if the federal government cuts programs like Medicaid and SNAP. Stack, who on July 1 will shift roles from the state’s public health commissioner to…
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Healthy Happenings: National HIV Testing Day
BY DOROTHY DILLON June 27 is National HIV Testing Day. Do you know your status? Getting tested is a powerful step toward protecting your health and the health of others. At the Martin County Health Department, we provide confidential HIV testing by appointment. It is quick, private, and could save your life. We also offer…
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Morehead State approves plan to increase student scholarships and transform campus
MOREHEAD — The Morehead State University Board of Regents held its quarterly meeting on Friday, approving several key initiatives aimed at supporting students and transforming campus facilities. One of the most significant actions was the adoption of the University’s 2025-26 operating budget, which includes an increase in student scholarship funding. “MSU is fully committed to…
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Tips on skin cancer prevention, water safety and heat protection
BY MELISSA PATRICK KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS With the first official day of summer behind us, it’s time to think about how to stay safe from some of the health risks that come from spending time in the great outdoors. “Summer is a time for fun and relaxation, but it’s also a season when health risks…
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Fireworks, parade and red, white and blue
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County will come alive with red, white and blue spirit July 5. A Fourth of July parade, fireworks and festivities will take place in downtown Inez. The Kiwanis Club will lead the charge with its annual Independence Day Parade down Main Street, stepping off at 6:30 p.m. Parade participants…
