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Debord woman faces drug charges
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin Circuit Court has formally charged a Debord woman under the Rocket Docket program. Charlene Carter, 34, faces charges of first-degree possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), a Class D felony, and public intoxication, a Class B misdemeanor. According to the Commonwealth Attorney, the charges stem from…
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Regional jail near financial collapse, will ask counties to pay higher inmate housing rate
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — The Big Sandy Regional Detention Center is teetering on the edge of financial collapse. In what officials describe as a last-ditch effort to keep the facility operating, the regional jail board is preparing to ask its four member counties—Johnson, Martin, Magoffin and Lawrence—to approve an increase in the…
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Christmas in the Mountains to transform Inez Dec. 7-13
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The City of Inez will again become the ultimate holiday attraction as it hosts Christmas in the Mountains the week of Dec. 7–13. Organizers are busy transforming the town with thousands of twinkling lights and impressive displays. Christmas in the Mountains organizer Linda Lou Webb revealed several attractions…
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Martin County wins $7 million to buy out flood-prone homes
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County is moving forward with an ambitious plan to buy out dozens of flood-prone homes, drawing on nearly $7 million in aid to help residents relocate from areas repeatedly hit by floods. Deputy Judge/Executive Carolea Mills announced that the county has received approval for a $5.7 million…
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Martin County keeps property tax rate steady
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Property owners will see no change in their county property tax rates for the coming year. The Martin County Fiscal Court voted unanimously to keep the real property tax rate unchanged at 12.1 cents per $100 of assessed value for the upcoming year. According to the Department for…
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Voter alert: Clerk outlines key election deadlines, issues warning
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — With the 2026 Primary Election schedule beginning Nov. 5, Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles outlined key dates and requirements for voters and candidates. She also cautioned that some local voters may appear on Pike and Lawrence counties’ voter rolls due to issues with Kentucky’s regional driver licensing system.…
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Martin County arrest report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Shawn Hopkins, 30, of Inez, was arrested Tuesday on Doug Johnson Lane in Inez on an indictment warrant and four bench warrants for court. Deputy Steven Putman served the warrants. Lonnie Ray Jude, of Debord, was arrested Tuesday on Route 1714 in Lovely…
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Trick-or-treat on Main Street
INEZ — Rain and cooler temperatures did not stop trick-or-treat on Main Street in Inez. Dozens of little ghosts, princesses and superheroes came out for candy and fun Thursday night. See more photos in this week’s print edition of the Mountain Citizen.
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Martin County court docket
INEZ — Judge Brett Butcher heard the following cases Oct. 27 and 28 in Martin District Court: Doug Jude (probation revocation hearing) — Criminal mischief, third degree: Moot. Tyler Jude (court trial) — Menacing: See agreed waiver. 1. The defendant shall have no contact with Darrel Jude or Kim Martin, verbal, written or social media.…
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Martin County civil suits, deeds and marriages
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported 10 civil suits filed in her office from Oct. 24-30. Meanwhile, Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported four deeds and one marriage recorded in her office through Oct. 30. Civil Suits Credit Acceptance Corp vs. Lisa Maggard. Credit Acceptance Corp vs. Jamie L. Hall. Jason Matthew Spence…
