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Debord shooter to serve 365 days home incarceration
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN DEBORD — A man was sentenced Thursday to five years each on four counts of wanton endangerment for firing bullets into Debord residences with occupants inside in August 2023. The midnight shooting took place on Sandlick Road when Joseph L. Stevens of Lovely arrived at the home of his girlfriend’s…
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Martin County mail carrier faces up to 50 years in child porn case
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LEXINGTON — A mail carrier from Martin County pleaded guilty to child pornography charges Monday in U.S. District Court in Lexington and faces up to 50 years in federal prison. Dustin Edward Newsome, 35, of Debord, admitted to coercing minor boys to engage in sexually explicit conduct for porn production…
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Debord woman arrested for allegedly billing for deceased woman’s care
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN DEBORD — A 77-year-old woman from Debord was arrested Monday accused of a brazen scheme of submitting fraudulent invoices for the care of a deceased woman. Martin County Sheriff’s Office deputies took Janet F. Meade into custody at her home on an indictment warrant out of Floyd County following a…
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The next big thing in Appalachian adventure: Trails open in Martin County
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN DEBORD — This past Saturday, Martin County officially kicked off a new era of outdoor adventure. The inaugural trail of the First Frontier Appalachian Trails made its debut in Debord during the annual Fall Hill Crawl, drawing a crowd of outdoor enthusiasts and local officials alike. State Reps. Bobby McCool…
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Russell Blackburn Obituary
Russell Blackburn 1955—2024 Russell Blackburn, 68, of Debord, went to be with his savior April 17, 2024. Born Nov. 27, 1955, in Debord, he was the son of the late Burgess and Josephine Blackburn. In addition to his parents, Russell’s brothers, Earnest (Betty) Blackburn, Glen Blackburn, Earl “RB” Blackburn, Billy Joe Blackburn and Burgess Blackburn…
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‘The Next Step’ features creative works of artists from federal prison
PRESTONSBURG — Big Sandy Community and Technical College’s McCall Art Gallery is showcasing “The Next Step,” an exhibit featuring the creative works of artists from the U.S. Penitentiary Big Sandy in Debord. The exhibit will be on display until April 30.
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Former Kentucky federal corrections supervisor sentenced to 5-1/2 years for leading cover-ups of inmate assaults
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT PIKEVILLE — A former Bureau of Prisons supervisor was sentenced Tuesday to five and one-half years in prison followed by one year of supervised release for leading two cover-ups of assaults of inmates held at U.S. Penitentiary Big Sandy in Debord. Kevin X. Pearce, 39, of Inez, was convicted in March after…
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Burglary investigation yields guns, stolen items
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN DEBORD — The Martin County Sheriff’s Department apprehended a man wanted for a burglary and a second man. Martin County 911 received a call Nov. 21 from a female who relayed that upon returning to her residence on North Wolf Creek, she interrupted a burglary in progress. Deputy Chris Sesco…
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Victor Slone Memorial Trail Ride attracts riders from multiple states
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN DEBORD — All-terrain riders from as far away as Michigan spent Saturday soaking up the glorious colors of fall and scenic views in the hills and hollows of Martin County. They rode alongside the family of the late Victor Slone, who established a never-ending commitment to bringing a trail system…
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Martin County man wanted for human trafficking, organized crime
A Martin County man reported missing in early September is wanted by law enforcement for human trafficking, organized crime and child porn charges. Dustin E. Newsome, 34, of Debord, faces five charges of failure to report victims of human trafficking, a class B felony charge of engaging in organized crime, possession of child pornography and…
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