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Noah Thompson Top 3 Finalist on ‘American Idol’
LOS ANGELES — Louisa construction worker Noah Thompson moves on to the “American Idol” Top 3 after his performance in Sunday night’s episode. Thompson will be competing in the final round of “American Idol” live this Sunday, May 22 at 8 p.m. on ABC. On Sunday night’s episode, Thompson performed “So Small” by Carrie Underwood,…
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Noah Thompson releases debut single ‘One Day Tonight’
PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOS ANGELES – Noah Thompson, Louisa construction worker turned breakout “American Idol” star, released his first single Friday, May 13 at 12:01 a.m. eastern time. “One Day Tonight” is an upbeat pop country love song about sharing your dreams with the one you love. Each of the “American Idol” Top 5 released…
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Route 40 closure Saturday in Beauty
BEAUTY — Route 40 will be closed Saturday May 14 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. near Phoebe Trace Road in Beauty. Kentucky Department of Transportation District 12 will make an open cut to replace a cross drain, and says emergency vehicles will not be accommodated. Drivers should use alternate routes.
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Noah Thompson plays Sundy Best song on ‘American Idol,’ moves on to Top 5
“‘Painted Blue’ has always been a favorite of mine and Sundy Best songs are some of my favorites.” —Noah Thompson “Vote for Noah!” —Kristofer Lee Bentley, Sundy Best BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOS ANGELES — Louisa construction worker Noah Thompson is in the “American Idol” Top 5 after his virtual acoustic performances of “Landslide” by…
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Leaders, residents gather for prayer
BY LISA STAYTONMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — As tens of thousands across the country gathered Thursday for the National Day of Prayer, a group gathered at the steps of the Martin County Government Center to “exalt the Lord who has established us” and to pray for all leaders and people. Judge/Executive Colby Kirk quoted from Colossians…
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Daniels registers in mayor race
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Inez Mayor Ed Daniels registered last week for re-election to his seat. Daniels faces Inez Commissioner Dennis Hall in the November General Election. Two candidates have registered to run for Inez City Commission, Commissioner Terry Fraley and resident Floyd David Jude. Candidates for nonpartisan races in cities that have waived…
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Second arrest made in Mingo County murder
BY KYLE LOVERNFOR THE CITIZEN WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — The Mingo County Sheriff’s Department has made a second arrest in connection with the murder of a Delbarton woman. Sheriff’s deputies said Alex Dewayne Likens, 36, of Ragland, W.Va., has now been charged in the March 31 fatal shooting of Teresa Harmon. Deputies previously charged Chase Prater,…
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ARC celebrates ribbon-cutting on residential treatment center in Inez
White Oak Hill will begin accepting clients this fall BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Addiction Recovery Care founder and CEO Tim Robinson is bringing his team’s mission of saving one life at a time to his hometown of Inez. Robinson hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony May 4 on the new men’s residential treatment center — White Oak Hill.…
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Widow pleads for help with dilapidated bridge
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN TOMAHAWK — Venida Spence has lived on Rockhouse Fork for 50 years. Her only access to her home is a dilapidated wooden bridge that has become too unsafe for automobiles to cross, so she hopes Martin County Judge/Executive Colby Kirk will help her. Spence, who has lived alone since her husband…
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Failing culverts flooding Rockhouse residents
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN TOMAHAWK — Residents at the head of Rockhouse Fork in Tomahawk are dealing with flooding of their homes, property and the county road due to failing drainage culverts. Johnny and Sofie Marcum’s home gets flooded during heavy rain since Martin County Road and Bridge took their bridge away and installed culverts…
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