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Congrats Payton
Congratulations to Payton Scott Fitchpatrick, son of Scott and Marie (Stacy) Fitchpatrick, for receiving his white coat and being accepted into the Marshall University School of Medicine Class of 2026. Payton has a bachelor’s degree in Biology from Marshall University and is a graduate of Tug Valley High School.
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Regent Craig Preece reappointed to MSU Board of Regents
MOREHEAD — Governor Andy Beshear has reappointed regent Craig Preece (Class of 1984) to serve a second term on the Morehead State University Board of Regents. A native of Inez, Preece is the chief financial officer of Booth Energy. He received his Bachelor of Business Administration from MSU in 1984. After graduation, he joined the…
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His Garden distributes fresh vegetables
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Turkey Church of the Nazarene volunteers turned the soil for their community garden, “His Garden,” back in April. Their once empty lot is full of blooming plants and vegetables, and on Saturday, they distributed freshly harvested goods to 44 people. Pastor Derek Catron and volunteers gave away 35 bags of…
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Declan wins livestock show
LOUISA — Nine-year-old Declan Meade of Inez won first place in his age group and second in grand showmanship for his pig in the Lawrence County Fair livestock show last week. Declan is the son of Dustin and Lakean Meade.
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Inez woman proves success is within reach
Kelli Jo Kirk BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Success stories don’t always begin with the best-laid plans, nor do they only happen to the Valedictorian of a high school graduating class. They’re not limited to perfect people with perfect families with a fool-proof plan. Instead, they happen to those who want it the most,…
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Scholar organizes roadside cleanup
2021 Rogers Scholar and Martin County High School student Dennison Davis joined community volunteers in picking up roadside litter and debris for his community service project. Davis organized the Martin County Clean Up over a 3-mile stretch of roadway and together with volunteers picked up 55 bags of trash. “Personally, this project meant a lot…
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Fundraiser bake sale and singing Saturday
Old Route 3 Community Baptist Church will host a fundraiser bake sale and singing at 1 p.m. Saturday beside Save-A-Lot in Inez. CJ the DJ, Bonnie Adkins and several other singers will be there. There will be homemade chili for hot dogs and homemade candy, cookies and too much to mention. All proceeds go to…