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Martin County civil suits Jan. 24-30
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following cases filed in her office from Jan. 24 to Jan. 30: Credit Acceptance Corporation vs. Elizabeth M. Thompson. Wesley Keaton Taylor vs. Hannah Kathryn Stephens. Credit Acceptance Corporation vs. Norman Johnson. Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Jason Jude.
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Martin County deeds
Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported the following deeds recorded in her office from Jan. 27 to Jan. 29: Geraldine Hardin, Sheldon Hardin (party 1) to Dena Hardin James, Charles Hardin (party 2). Sheldon Hardin, Geraldine Hardin (party 1) to Charles Hardin, Dena Hardin James (party 2). Brandon E. Preece, Kasssandra Johnson Preece (party 1)…
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Kentucky issues first two medical cannabis cards; state has approved more than 2,000 of them
BY MELISSA PATRICK KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS Kentucky has approved more than 2,000 medical marijuana cards to patients with qualifying conditions and Gov. Andy Beshear issued the first two of them at a news conference Thursday, Jan. 30. “We’ll continue to approve cards on a rolling basis moving forward,” Beshear said. “At this time, we’re very…
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One dead in Pikeville house fire
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT PIKEVILLE — A structure fire in Pikeville on the night of Jan. 29 left one person dead, according to the Kentucky State Police. Emergency responders arrived at the scene on Caney Drive at approximately 10:10 p.m. after receiving a 911 call, authorities said. Upon entering the residence, first responders discovered a deceased…
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Norfolk Southern train derails near Crum
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT CRUM, W.Va. — A Norfolk Southern train jumped the tracks Friday night in southern Wayne County. Eighteen cars derailed from the tracks. The Kermit Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched around midnight to the scene on Webb Road. Firefighters arrived to find no injuries, property damage or hazardous leaks, according to Kermit firefighter…
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Couple arrested after child shows ‘signs of torture’
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKE COUNTY — A Pike County couple is behind bars on charges of first-degree criminal child abuse, kidnapping with serious physical injury, and first-degree assault. Their arrest follows an investigation that uncovered severe abuse, including evidence described by authorities as “signs of torture.” Police arrested Raccoon resident Mary Hall, 42,…
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Local man arrested after allegedly brandishing gun
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — A 30-year-old man was arrested Jan. 28 on a charge of first-degree wanton endangerment after allegedly brandishing a handgun and threatening another man, authorities said. Logan Allen, of Inez, was taken into custody by the Johnson County Sheriff’s Department on a warrant obtained in Martin County by James Presley, also…
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Former teacher sentenced to more than 20 years for online enticement of a minor
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT LONDON — A former middle school teacher and basketball coach was sentenced Tuesday to more than 20 years in federal prison for the online enticement of a minor. William Goodson, 32, of Antioch, Tennessee, was sentenced to 246 months by U.S. District Judge Claria Horn Boom. According to his plea agreement, Goodson…
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Inside the brutality of USP Big Sandy: Former prison lieutenant’s plea reveals culture of abuse
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN DEBORD — In a case that exposes the violent underbelly of the federal prison in Martin County, a former lieutenant at the United States Penitentiary Big Sandy has pleaded guilty to conspiring to violate inmates’ civil rights. The plea reveals chilling details of systemic abuse and a shadow policy targeting…
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Martin County School Board establishes police force
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County School District is establishing its own district-based police force that will employ school resource officers. The BOE voted unanimously for the measure during a Jan. 9 meeting. Superintendent Larry James announced during the meeting that a certified police officer had expressed interest in joining the…
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