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Primary Election winners and losers
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The 2022 Primary Election is over and the winners have been proclaimed in Martin County. The results were mostly expected, but there were upsets and twists too. Colby Kirk topped Eric Jude to win the Martin County Judge/ Executive seat 1,756 to 788. Incumbent John Herman Kirk defeated four…
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Noah Thompson brings ‘American Idol’ to Louisa
Day of celebration draws thousands BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOUISA – Noah Thompson, breakout “American Idol” star, returned home to Louisa to celebrate earning a spot in the singing competition’s Top 3 finalists. He was welcomed home by tens of thousands of Louisa natives, fellow eastern Kentuckians and fans who traveled long distances to participate…
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Noah Thompson sign unveiled on U.S. 23
Kris Bentley and Don Rigsby surprise ‘Idol’ during homecoming PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOWMANSVILLE – Lawrence County unveiled the newest change to US-23 on May 17 around 6 p.m. as part of Noah Thompson’s “American Idol” homecoming celebration. As a surprise to the ”Idol” finalist, a sign commemorating his accomplishments was added at the Johnson-Lawrence county…
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Fireworks erupt in Inez meeting
Fire department lease is point of contention BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Fireworks erupted in the Inez City meeting Thursday over the Inez Volunteer Fire Department stipulation in a proposed lease restricting the city from holding “any type of meeting on Thursday night” unless it is a special meeting. The fire department lease also…
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Dollar General opens in Debord
Jobs, books, literacy grants available DEBORD — Dollar General on New Route 3 in Debord is now open. “At Dollar General, we believe the addition of each new store provides positive economic growth for the communities we proudly serve, and the addition of our new Debord store highlights our commitment to deliver a pleasant shopping…
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Grand jury indicts four
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County grand jury indicted four people May 5. James Crabtree, 24, of Paintsville, was indicted on assault in the first degree and burglary in the first degree. The indictment alleges Crabtree caused serious physical injury to David Collins of Lovely by means of a deadly instrument and…
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Maynard arrested for alleged threat
“He accused me of stealing, and that’s what upset me.” –Richard Maynard BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — An Inez man was arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot “the next person who came out from the water department.” Martin County Sheriff’s Deputy Braxton McGinnis arrested Richard Michael Maynard, 45, at his Main Street home May…
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Do you use or prescribe meds for opioid-use disorder?
Researchers at UK would like to know what you think about it Primary-care providers who prescribe buprenorphine to treat opioid-use disorder, and people receiving treatment for the disorder, are invited to participate in studies led by researchers at the University of Kentucky and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Opioid treatment study for patients:…
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Over 150,000 renewed driver’s licenses online
FRANKFORT — More than 150,000 Kentuckians have skipped a trip to a licensing office and renewed their driving credential online, thanks to the launch of online renewal in June 2021 by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. Kentuckians also have the option of renewing by mail, and more than 10,000 people have done so to date. Online…
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Health insurance for low-wage workers
At least 37,000 Kentuckians will be eligible KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS Kentucky is taking advantage of a little-used provision of the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to create a health-insurance plan for Kentuckians who make too much to qualify for free Medicaid coverage but not enough to pay for private insurance. The policy, known…
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