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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.
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Kiwanis welcomes Martin County athletic director, basketball stars
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Kiwanis Club welcomed Martin County High School athletic director Chuck White and basketball stars Braxton Keathley and Bryson Dials as guest speakers Thursday. The trio outlined expectations for the upcoming season and previewed this year’s Zip Zone Classic set for this Saturday, Nov. 29 at MCHS. Keathley,…
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Martin County Sheriff launches Angel Tree to support local children
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk is asking residents to help make Christmas brighter for local children through the Angel Tree project. For the 11th year in a row, Kirk has posted Christmas Angels on his office door, available for residents to sponsor this holiday season. Each angel represents…
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Painting turkeys
Residents at the Martin County Healthcare Facility painted wooden turkeys this week, adding a festive touch just in time for Thanksgiving.
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Farm Bureau donates $500 to Senior Citizens Center
The Martin County Senior Citizens Center received a generous $500 donation from the Kentucky Farm Bureau of Inez to support local programs for older adults. LT Preece presented the check to the staff last week. Senior Citizens Center Director Jennifer Crum said the center is grateful for the support.
