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Man arrested for murder of brother
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT ELKHORN CITY — A Pike County man is in jail for the alleged murder of his brother. Kentucky State Police investigators responded May 23 to a residence on Elkhorn Creek and discovered two males had been shot. Police say an altercation between Cody Cantrell, 36, of Elkhorn City, and his father resulted in…
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Three Big Sandy Employees Indicted for Civil Rights Violations
Department of JusticeU.S. Attorney’s OfficeEastern District of Kentucky LONDON, Ky. – Three Bureau of Prisons employees of the United States Penitentiary Big Sandy, located in Inez, Ky., were indicted on Thursday, for federal civil rights violations. A federal grand jury sitting in London, Ky., returned an indictment charging the following individuals: Samuel J. Patrick, 41,…
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Noah Thompson wins ‘American Idol’ Season 20
“Go after your dreams, do it scared and trust the process.” –Noah Thompson BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN Noah Thompson emerged victorious on Sunday night’s season finale of “American Idol.” From his powerhouse performances to his humble victory speech, Thompson stayed true to himself for the Season 20 final episode. The singing competition’s final episode was…
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Tyler Childers surprises Fallsburg Summer Stage with closing performance
Small town, regional acts, national appeal “It has been a hot minute since I played Fallsburg.” –Tyler Childers BY PHILL BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN FALLSBURG — Tyler Childers made a surprise appearance in Fallsburg Friday, closing out the first of two nights for this year’s Fallsburg Summer Stage. Childers was an unannounced replacement for Town Mountain,…
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UK researchers seek citizens for new drinking water study
Study examines strategies to reduce disinfection byproducts in water BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Researchers at the University of Kentucky are seeking citizens from Martin and Letcher counties to participate in a drinking water study as part of the Mountain Drinking Water Project. Participants will be trained as citizen scientists to collect monthly tap…
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Martin County celebrates Class of 2022 graduation
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School bid a fond farewell to the accomplished Class of 2022 at its commencement Friday at Cardinal Stadium. The commencement ceremony marked a journey completed and a new beginning for 107 seniors. The warm spring evening was a time to celebrate, reflect and be proud of…
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Kameron Marlowe makes surprise ‘American Idol’ appearance
Performs single with ‘Idol’ winner Noah Thompson COLUMBIA NASHVILLE / SONY MUSIC NASHVILLE – Nashville country star Kameron Marlowe made an appearance on ABC’s “American Idol” Sunday night to surprise contestant Noah Thompson during his hometown show in Louisa. Thompson famously auditioned for the hit singing competition with Marlowe’s breakout song “Giving You Up,” earning…
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Rogers requests $3.1 million for Inez sewer plant upgrade
Nearly $54 million for 15 projects WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Rep. Harold “Hal” Rogers (KY-05) announced Friday that he requested nearly $54 million for 15 community projects in southern and eastern Kentucky in fiscal year 2023, including $3.1 million to upgrade the Inez sewer plant and expand service to approximately 100 households and small businesses.…
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Two register for nonpartisan races
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Several candidates have filed their papers to run for city and school board elections in Martin County as the nonpartisan deadline approaches. Warfield City Commissioner Michael D. Hinkle filed Thursday to run for Warfield Mayor. He is currently unopposed. Martin County Board of Education Member James “Bowie” Clark filed Monday…
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Cable thieves interrupt ‘Idol’ in Floyd, Johnson
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN DAVELLA — Fiber optic thieves interrupted cable service for residents in Floyd and Johnson counties wanting to watch Eastern Kentucky’s Noah Thompson crowned as the “American Idol” winner Sunday night. An investigation is ongoing concerning the theft of 1,000 feet of Suddenlink’s fiber optic cable from County Line Road on Greasy…
