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Hillbilly Breakfast returns May 9: All you can eat for $7
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The smell of biscuits and gravy, sizzling sausage and fried bologna will soon fill the air in Inez from one of Martin County’s most cherished spring traditions. The Kiwanis Club’s popular Hillbilly Breakfast returns May 9 from 7 to 11 a.m. at Inez Elementary School, serving a hearty
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Pigeon Roost announces Easter egg hunt: Prizes, bicycle giveaways
PILGRIM — Brightly colored eggs, excited children and the promise of bicycles and prizes will bring families together for the Pigeon Roost Community Center Easter Egg Hunt. The event is on tap for Saturday, April 4, at noon at Pigeon Roost Park. It promises a festive afternoon for local children. In addition to the egg
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Martin County plans Easter egg hunt at Frank Horn Field
INEZ — Frank Horn Field will become a springtime playground April 4 as Martin County officials welcome families to a community Easter egg hunt. The event begins at 11 a.m. in Inez and will include prizes, inflatables and classic ballfield fun. Martin County Fiscal Court, Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty, District 1 Magistrate Cody Slone and District
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Spring Revival March 22-28
KERMIT, W.Va. — A week of preaching, gospel music and evening worship will bring the community together at the Old Jennie’s Creek United Baptist Church for a Spring Revival March 22-28. Services will begin nightly at 7 p.m. at the church located at 2490 Jennie’s Creek Road, Kermit. The revival will feature preaching by Ken
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Diabetes Connection March 26
BY LAKEAN DUFF, RN Join us March 26 for Diabetes Connection: “Fill Your Plate!” Not sure what your plate should actually look like for balanced blood sugar? Wondering how to build healthier meals without overcomplicating it? We are keeping it simple, practical and hands-on. This is not a lecture. We will build plates together and
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MCMS Beta students excel at state, advance to nationals
Students from Martin County Middle School’s Junior Beta Club recently traveled to Lexington to compete in the Junior National Beta State Convention, held March 1–3. The annual convention brought together Beta members from across the state to compete in academic, performing arts and visual arts competitions while celebrating the organization’s pillars of achievement, leadership, character
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Residents whip up peanut butter pie
INEZ — Residents at the Martin County Health Care Facility recently spent time in the kitchen preparing a favorite sweet treat during an activities cooking class. Participants worked together to mix ingredients, follow the recipe and assemble peanut butter pies topped with chocolate drizzle and peanut butter cups. The hands-on activity offered residents an opportunity
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Martin County Middle School students advance to State Science Fair
Students from Martin County Middle School (MCMS) recently showcased their scientific research and innovation at the Regional Science & Engineering Fair held Friday on the campus of Big Sandy Community & Technical College in Prestonsburg. The event brought together middle and high school students from across the region to present their projects and compete in
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MCMS writers sweep Conservation Essay contest; Maynard wins Area 8
WARFIELD — Several seventh- and eighth-grade students from Martin County Middle School (MCMS) recently earned top honors in the 2025 Conservation Essay Contest, demonstrating their knowledge and appreciation for Kentucky’s natural resources. This year’s theme, “Kentucky Wetlands Up Close,” encouraged students to explore the importance of wetlands and their role in protecting wildlife, improving water
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Local students earn academic honors at EKU
RICHMOND — Several local students earned academic honors at Eastern Kentucky University for the Fall 2025 semester. Five students achieved the dean’s list by earning a grade-point average of at least 3.75. Three of those students also received the president’s award, the university’s highest undergraduate academic honor, by attaining a 4.0 grade-point average. Dean’s list
