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Martin County protects The Rock, pulls away from Betsy Layne 27-12
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Betsy Layne landed the first punch Friday night. Martin County answered with 27 points and a defense that slammed the door when it mattered most. The Cardinals overcame an early pick-six and pulled away in the fourth quarter for a 27-12 win over the Bobcats in their home…
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Bird’s Eye View: Big wins, big firsts and Cardinal pride
BY JERROD HANEY and CAROLINE MILLS Hello, Martin County Cardinals. The Bird’s Eye View is back for another week, and we’ve got plenty going on around MCHS. From big wins to exciting things happening around school, there’s always something to celebrate. Here’s what’s been happening this week. The Cardinal football team had a big win…
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Inez Elementary School names Students & Staff of the Month for August
INEZ — Principal Amanda Fields, teachers and staff recently recognized the August 2026 Students & Staff of the Month at Inez Elementary School. Honorees include: Kindergarten Mrs. Moore: Elbie McCoy Ms. Muncy: Ivan Zeek First Grade Mrs. Haney-Griffith: Winston Muncy Mrs. Becky Cain: Everleigh Knox Second Grade Mrs. Mills: Kyson Endicott Third Grade Mrs. Wilson:…
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Martin County court dockets
INEZ – Judge John Kevin Holbrook heard cases Sept. 3 in Martin Circuit Court, while Judge Brett Butcher heard cases Sept. 1 in Martin District Court. Circuit Court Austin Harless (change of plea) – Criminal mischief, first degree: Pleaded guilty. Two-year division on the condition that the defendant has no further violations of law, has…
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Blood drive set for Sept. 15 in Inez
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Kentucky Blood Center is asking Martin County residents to help replenish the blood supply during a community blood drive Sept. 15 at the Martin County Public Library at the Collier Center. The Martin County Community Blood Drive will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Collier Center…
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Remember whose money it is
Martin County Fiscal Court now has an opportunity to correct a decision that should never have been made in the first place. The county will rescind its $560,500 award to Howell’s Recycling & Sanitation and rebid eight flood-buyout demolition projects after learning it failed to complete required USDA procedures before advertising the work. Starting over…
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Martin County chooses $560,500 demolition bid over $157,500 offer
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Fiscal Court voted Thursday to award eight federally funded demolition jobs to a local contractor whose bids totaled $560,500 — $403,000 more than a competing contractor — after a magistrate said he favored the local company because “it’s federal money” and “not like it’s coming through…
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Addiction Recovery Care faces eviction from White Oak Hill in Inez
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Pikeville company managed by property developer Greg May is seeking to evict Addiction Recovery Care from White Oak Hill (the former Inez Middle School property), alleging ARC owes nearly $300,000 in back rent and late fees. Ruach Holding LLC filed a forcible detainer complaint Friday in Martin…
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Federal money is still taxpayer money
Martin County Fiscal Court made a decision Thursday that should trouble every taxpayer, regardless of which contractor ultimately would have been best suited for the job. The court chose Howell’s Recycling & Sanitation of Debord for demolition and restoration work on eight flood-buyout properties. Howell’s bids totaled $560,500. West Brothers Contracting of Varney, West Virginia,…
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Martin County arrest report
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s office reported the following arrests: Christopher Maynard, 43, of Lovely, was arrested Aug. 18 on Little Peter Cave Road in Lovely on a charge of alcohol intoxication in a public place, first and second offense. Deputy B. Maynard responded to a disturbance complaint on Little…
