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Kentucky’s Free Fishing Weekend is June 7–8
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT Anglers across Kentucky will find more than warm weather and clear waters during the first weekend in June—they will get the chance to fish for free. On Saturday and Sunday, June 7–8, residents and out-of-state visitors can cast a line in Kentucky’s public waters without buying a fishing license or permit. The
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Miss Red, White and Boom Pageant June 27 on outdoor stage
INEZ — Stars, stripes and sparkle will take center stage Friday, June 27. The annual Miss Red, White and Boom Pageant will take place on the outdoor stage at the courthouse square in Inez. Hosted by Eastern Elite Pageantry, the event begins at 6 p.m. and is open to contestants of all ages. The entry
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Oliver Anthony packs Inez
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Town swelled with music and meaning Saturday as “Rich Men North of Richmond” singer Oliver Anthony brought a free day of music to Inez. Crowds packed downtown to hang out while artists Wesley Saylor, Dylan Barber, Randon Neeley, Cody McCoy, Jayce Turley, Emmy Davis, Zack Runyon and Little
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Facing Hunger Foodbank announces local mobile pantry dates
Facing Hunger Foodbank (FHFB) will host a mobile food pantry in Martin County on May 22 at Pigeon Roost Community Center in Pilgrim. Distribution will run from 11 a.m. to noon, with registration starting at 10 a.m. The pantry will operate in a drive-thru format, offering a variety of food to those in need. Other
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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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Pastor Jack Ward’s 25th anniversary celebration set for Sunday
Pastor Jack Ward will celebrate 33 years of service at the church and his 25th anniversary as pastor of Tomahawk Missionary Baptist on Sunday, March 23 at 11 a.m. He invites everyone to come out and celebrate this milestone with him.
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Barefoot Festival to debut in Lovely
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOVELY — Get ready for the Barefoot Festival to debut in Martin County on Nov. 1 and 2, bringing music, community and culture together on a reclaimed strip mine on North Wolf Creek Road in Lovely. The two-day event promises to be like nothing you have experienced. With live performances
