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Man arrested for Auxier bridge murder
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN AUXIER — A man sought in connection with a fatal shooting in Floyd County is behind bars on a charge of murder after his arrest Saturday night, authorities said. The man, Larry Johnson, 67, of Auxier, had been the subject of a police search since Friday afternoon after officers responded…
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Gov. Beshear requests more federal aid
FRANKFORT — Gov. Andy Beshear announced Tuesday that he has submitted two additional aid requests to FEMA to support families and communities impacted by April’s floods. The governor is requesting that 16 more counties receive Individual Assistance, which provides direct support to residents for needs like housing repairs, temporary shelter and disaster-related expenses not covered…
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Father and daughter arrested for confrontation at school
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County father and his teenage daughter were arrested last week after confrontations with the principal of Martin County High School. James Gilman, 51, of Beauty, and his 18-year-old daughter — a student — were taken into custody around 3:30 p.m. April 23 at the school. Their…
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Martin County arrest report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Shawn David Moore, 45, of Inez, and Donald Keith Harris, 44, of Ulysses, were arrested Monday in Inez for theft of a motor vehicle registration plate. Deputy Steven Putman reported that Moore admitted to taking the tags off John Fletcher’s and Tim Mullett’s…
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Martin County court docket
INEZ — Judge John T. Chafin heard the following cases April 21 and 22 in Martin District Court: Dallas Maynard (arraignment) — Criminal mischief, second degree; disorderly conduct, second degree; menacing; resisting arrest: Reset 5/19/25 at 9 a.m. Marlana Maynard (arraignment) — Attempt operating motor vehicle under influence of controlled substance, first; operating motor vehicle…
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Martin County civil suits, deeds and marriages
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported four civil suits filed April 18-24 in her office. Meanwhile, Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported one deed and one marriage recorded in her office last week. Civil Suits Kentucky Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company vs. Kenis Bishop. Darrell Jude vs. Warren Douglas Jude et al. Portfolio…
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Study in contrasts: Racing, breeding shine in Kentucky as sport dims across America
BY TIM SULLIVAN Kentucky Lantern Beyond Kentucky’s borders, horse racing is a sport in steep decline. Within the commonwealth, however, wealth is common. Though no fewer than 48 American racetracks have closed since 2000, Kentucky operators continue to invest hundreds of millions in their facilities and are reaping an outsized return, and not only on…
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Sleigh Cancer returns June 6
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Give Like Santa’s Sleigh Cancer Awareness Festival will return to Courthouse Square in Inez on June 6. The afternoon will bring family-friendly activities to raise awareness and funds for cancer research. The event will run from 3 p.m. to dark and feature food trucks, live music, a cornhole…
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Prepare your Last Will & Testament at no cost April 30
INEZ — Martin County residents and their neighbors can prepare a Last Will & Testament at no cost by attending a free will-writing clinic April 30 at the Martin County Cooperative Extension Office. The Livelihoods Knowledge Exchange Network (LiKEN) will host the event, offering participants the opportunity to sit down with an attorney and draft…
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Major disaster declaration for 13 counties affected by April floods, storms and landslides
FRANKFORT — President Donald J. Trump approved a major disaster declaration for 13 Kentucky counties, Gov. Andy Beshear announced Friday. The declaration unlocks federal aid for residents affected by historic flooding, severe storms, landslides and more in early April. Residents and business owners in the following counties can apply for federal disaster assistance: Anderson, Butler,…
