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Justice Department launches investigation into conditions at Kentucky youth detention centers
The Justice Department announced Wednesday that it is probing the conditions within eight youth detention centers and one youth development center managed by the Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice. The statewide investigation will scrutinize whether Kentucky effectively safeguards youths from excessive force by staff, prolonged isolation for punishment, and adequate protection against violence and sexual…
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Attorney General initiates reclassification of marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III
The U.S. Justice Department revealed Thursday that the Attorney General has started the process of reclassifying marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug under the Controlled Substances Act. The AG submitted to the Federal Register a notice of proposed rulemaking, initiating the formal process. This step comes after marijuana’s long-standing categorization as…
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Former federal correctional officer sentenced to prison for contraband crime
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT BECKLEY, W.Va. — A former federal correctional officer from Beaver, West Virginia, received a prison sentence of 18 months followed by three years of supervised release on Thursday for smuggling contraband to federal inmates. Cody Adam Bays, 32, was sentenced Thursday by United States District Judge Frank W. Volk in Beckley. Court…
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Most incumbents win in Mingo Primary Election
Some judicial offices will see new faces BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Though there were a few surprises, most incumbents were renominated or elected, while others were defeated in the May Primary Election for Mingo County on Tuesday. Sabrina Deskins, the current Family Court Judge, defeated incumbent Circuit Judge Miki Thompson in…
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Man arrested at gunpoint in Warfield
BY LISA STAYTON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — In a tense confrontation Friday, police arrested an Inez man at gunpoint after he allegedly attempted to run over an individual and a deputy sheriff in Warfield. William H. Preece, 57, was arrested in the parking lot of the Zip Zone store in Warfield, according to the Martin…
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Inez shoots down business owner’s request for Sunday alcohol sales
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Inez Commission shot down Tobacco Plus owner Jason Hammond’s request that the city amend its alcoholic beverage ordinance to allow malt beverage sales on Sundays. Hammond stated during a city meeting Thursday that allowing Sunday sales would prevent his customers from having to travel to Warfield and…
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Stidham Old-Time Music Gathering set for July 26-28 in Tomahawk
Organizers seek volunteers, sponsors, donations CITIZEN STAFF REPORT TOMAHAWK — The 2024 Stidham Old-Time Music Gathering will take place July 26-28 at the James E. Webb Musical Repair & Sales shop in Tomahawk. Organized by James L. Webb, son of the shop’s namesake, the festival will feature an extensive lineup of old-time musicians and workshops…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Aaron Jude, 28, of Fort Gay, West Virginia, was arrested Monday in Inez on four bench warrants for court. Deputy Dennis Hall made the arrest. Jorge Blake Hiromato Jr., 23, of Debord, was arrested Saturday on Davella Road, Debord, for operating on a…
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Inez pledges $2,000 for Fourth of July fireworks
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — In support of local festivities, the City of Inez pledged a $2,000 donation to the Inez Volunteer Fire Department for their Fourth of July fireworks display, marking the contribution’s second consecutive year. The decision came during a city meeting on Thursday where Assistant Fire Chief Nick Endicott expressed…
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