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Report: Kentucky lawmakers increasingly fast-track bills, reducing transparency
BY NADIA RAMLAGAN PUBLIC NEWS SERVICE Kentucky lawmakers convene this week for the 2024 legislative session, and a new report finds state representatives are increasingly fast-tracking legislation while eroding citizen participation. The League of Women Voters of Kentucky analysis finds lawmakers are replacing original versions of bills with last-minute substitute versions, leaving little or no…
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2023 was a tough year in many ways, but saw significant positive developments in science and medicine, Washington Post reports
KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS Despite wars, the most mass killings since 2006 and the hottest average temperatures in human history, “2023 also was a year with significant positive developments, including in scientific research and medicine,” The Washington Post reports, with a motive: “Research has indicated that uplifting news can provide an emotional buffer against distressing news…
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Martin County deeds
INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported the following deeds recorded in her office: Harrison Messer, Idella Messer (first party) to Justin Todd Bellamy, Leann Bellamy (second party). Doris Blevins (first party) to Jane McClelland, Jerry Blevins, Blevins Family Trust (second party). Jerry Daniel, Earl Daniel Jr. (first party) to Jeff Daniel (second party).
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Russell Coleman sworn in as 52nd Kentucky Attorney General
LA GRANGE — Russell Coleman was sworn in as the Commonwealth of Kentucky’s 52nd Attorney General in a private ceremony just after midnight Jan. 1. He took the Oath in Commonwealth’s Attorney Courtney Baxter’s office in Oldham County, where he previously served as a prosecutor. Coleman, who was joined by his wife Ashely and their…
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Suspected child predator arrested
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT GRETHEL — In a crackdown on internet crimes, Prestonsburg Police Department Detective Brad Caldwell arrested a Floyd County man suspected in a child pornography case. Caldwell, who has specialized training in internet crimes against children, acted on a tip received Dec. 5 from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. The…
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Inez’s official ‘wet’ date Jan. 12
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Residents voted in November to allow the sale of alcohol in Inez, and the city will technically be “wet” Jan. 12. As the date approaches, Inez Mayor Ed Daniels conducted the first official reading of the “Alcoholic Beverage Control Ordinance” summary during a city meeting Dec. 19. The…
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Inez plans spring revitalization: Creek cleanup, sidewalk art, new light posts and bike trail renewal
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Commissioner Nita Collier gave Mayor Ed Daniels and the Inez City Commission an update during a Dec. 19 meeting on four spring projects that the city is planning. Collier was following up on ideas she presented in November: cleaning up the creek bank, sidewalk art, light posts on…
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Martin County wraps up year with key infrastructure and community board updates
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty and the fiscal court got a few things in order in their last meeting of the year. The judge announced his office had received word from the Martin County Sanitation District that the Saltwell sewer lift station would be completed by Friday. “It’s…
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Preece named Kentucky Constable of the Year
The Kentucky Constable Association has announced the winner of its 2023 Constable of the Year award. This year, the honor goes to James Brad Preece of Martin County, following a process of nominations and statewide voting involving fellow constables and citizens. This year saw several constables receiving nominations. In the end, Preece emerged as the…
