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Farmers market returns for four summer dates in Inez
INEZ — Area residents will have the opportunity to sell and shop locally grown produce this summer at a series of farmers markets behind the Martin County Courthouse. The University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service, in partnership with the Martin County Fiscal Court, will sponsor four market days: July 11, July 18, Aug. 8 and
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US Senate mega-bill drops requirement states help pay for SNAP program
by Jennifer Shutt Kentucky Lantern June 23, 2025 WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Democrats have succeeded in eliminating more than a dozen policy changes from Republicans’ “big, beautiful bill” after successfully arguing before the chamber’s parliamentarian that the elements didn’t comply with the strict rules that go along with writing a budget reconciliation bill. Removed is
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Coalition: ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ will result in ‘deep’ safety net cuts; proposed cuts to provider taxes are harmful
BY MELISSA PATRICK KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS A coalition that works to meet the basic needs of Kentuckians provided an update June 17 on state and federal policies that impact the state’s safety net programs, with much of the discussion focusing on how the U.S. House-passed budget reconciliation bill would harm such programs. Emily Beauregard, executive
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Free legal help with FEMA appeals July 15 in Inez
INEZ — Residents who were denied FEMA disaster assistance can get help at a free FEMA Appeal Clinic on July 15 in Inez. AppalReD Legal Aid will host the clinic from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Roy F. Collier Community Center. Attorneys will assist individuals with filing FEMA appeals. Participants must register in
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Court formally charges Lovely woman
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin Circuit Court issued formal criminal charges June 18 against a Lovely woman under the court’s Rocket Docket program. Tammy Johnson, 59, is charged with alcohol intoxication in a public place, first and second offense, and first-degree wanton endangerment. According to the Commonwealth’s Attorney, Johnson was under
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Mother and son die in rollover accident in Mingo County
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN RAWL, W.Va. — A mother and her young son died in a single-vehicle crash that occurred overnight Tuesday along State Route 49 in the community of Rawl in Mingo County, authorities said. The victims were identified as 24-year-old Keyonna Norman of Williamson and her 9-year-old son Kingston. According to the
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KY HEARS opens new hearing clinic in Martin County
BY DIANE SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A statewide effort to expand hearing care in rural Kentucky arrived in Martin County last month. KY HEARS (Hearing Healthcare Equal Access Reaching Statewide) opened a clinic inside the Martin County Health Department. KY Hears, launched by the Heuser Hearing Institute, is expanding hearing health care access across
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Wall joins Martin County Sheriff’s Office as new deputy
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Citizens will notice a new deputy sheriff patrolling Martin County. Sheriff John Kirk’s office has hired Deputy Jameson Wall, a 31-year-old Lawrence County native who serves in the Kentucky National Guard and previously spent four years on active duty in the U.S. Marine Corps. Chief Deputy Chris Kidd
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Traffic stop unravels in Warfield
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — A straightforward traffic stop spiraled into shouted threats, footraces and a daring escape from a police cruiser June 11 at Warfield Park. Deputy Steven Putman of the Martin County Sheriff’s Office first stopped Gabriel Cooper, 31, of Thelma. The deputy was sitting at Warfield City Hall when Cooper cruised past
