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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Floyd A. Luster III, of Inez, was arrested Monday on Davella Road in Debord on an indictment warrant signed by Martin Circuit Judge Kevin Holbrook. Deputy Justin Bellamy executed the warrant around 6:30 p.m. Earl Ray Meek, 47, of Inez, was arrested Monday…
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Eden leads Martin County schools in assessment
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County students took the Kentucky Summative Assessment (KSA) in the spring of 2024 with results released last week by the state. The annual assessment is given to students in grades 3-8, 10 and 11. KSA provides content area assessments, including reading and mathematics (grades 3 through 8 and 10),…
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Infinity Design & Construction Group to add location in Floyd County
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT LANGLEY — Infinity Design & Construction, a provider of 3D scanning, design and construction services, is expanding its operations to Floyd County, Gov. Andy Beshear announced Friday. The company plans to open a facility in Langley, bringing 36 high-wage jobs in welding and pipe fabrication using a $1.75 million investment. “I want…
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Martin County court dockets
District Court INEZ — Judge Brett Butcher heard the following cases Oct. 1 in Martin District Court: Henry Butcher (arraignment) — Receiving stolen property $500-$1,000: Credit time served, removed from docket. Henry Kyle Butcher (arraignment) — Theft by unlawful taking or disposition all others under $500: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial conference 11/12/24 at 10 a.m.…
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Martin County property transfers and marriages
INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported the following deeds and marriages recorded in her office from Sept. 26 to Oct. 3: Deeds Clyde Jason Hammond (first party) to Sheila Maynard (second party). Heirs of S.S. Spaulding, Mary Wallace (first party) to E-Zad Energy Corporation (second party). Tracy Dingess, LaDonna Dingess (first party) to…
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Martin County civil suits
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office from Sept. 27 to Oct. 3: Lorna Cassady vs. R&J Development Company LLC et al. Regina Fields vs. Heather Fields. Credit Acceptance Corporation vs. Walter D. Davis. Loraine Perkins vs. Donald Ray Perkins et al. LVNV Funding LLC vs.…
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Louisville woman charged with vehicular homicide in Magoffin County
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT SALYERSVILLE — A Louisville woman has been charged with vehicular homicide when under the influence after a three-vehicle crash in Magoffin County that claimed the life of one man, authorities said. The Kentucky State Police responded to the crash, which occurred around 7:42 p.m. Oct. 4 at the intersection of U.S. 460…
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One dead in Prestonsburg crash
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT PRESTONSBURG — A two-vehicle collision in Floyd County on the night of Oct. 6 has left one person dead, Kentucky State Police said. The crash occurred around 9:29 p.m. on State Highway 114 in the Prestonsburg area. According to investigators, Keith Anderson was driving a 2010 Honda Insight when his vehicle crossed…
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Kentucky lifts drought declaration
Kentucky has lifted Level 1 drought declarations for all 120 counties following recent rainfall from the remnants of Hurricane Helene, the Energy and Environment Cabinet announced Thursday. The precipitation has replenished rain deficits, restored streamflows, and improved soil moisture levels, according to the state’s climatology office and drought mitigation team. Drought conditions had been declared…
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One-lane traffic scheduled for two locations in Johnson County
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises motorists of one-lane traffic and delays in two locations in Johnson County due to cross-drain replacement work. On KY 3388 near Island Creek, crews will replace a cross drain Oct. 7 at mile point 1.2 (south of KY 40). Work will occur from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. during which…
