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Inez Elementary announces February 2026 Students & Staff of the Month
INEZ — Principal Amanda Fields, teachers and staff announced the February 2026 Students & Staff of the Month at Inez Elementary School. Outstanding students include: Kindergarten Mrs. Becky Cain: Eric Howard Mrs. Sara Moore: Coleson McCoy First Grade Ms. Robynn Haney: Baleigh Christopher Second Grade Mrs. Rita Mills: Jaxson May Third Grade Mrs. Andrea Wilson:
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Patricia Louise (Stepp) Moore Obituary
Patricia Louise (Stepp) Moore 1956—2026 Patricia Louise (Stepp) Moore, 69, of Inez, passed away Feb. 24, 2026. Born Dec. 19, 1956, in Mingo County, she was the daughter of the late Archie Wendell and Mary Elizabeth (Hensley) Stepp. In addition to her parents, Patricia was preceded in death by her husband, Johnie Moore, and eight
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Ellen Elizabeth (Workman ) Moore Obituary
Ellen Elizabeth (Workman ) Moore 1966—2025 Ellen Elizabeth (Workman) Moore, 59, of Inez, passed away Feb. 20, 2026. Born April 1, 1966, in Williamson, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Sidney and Lillian Boyce Workman. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers, Terry Workman, Teddy Workman
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ABC proceeds to support police coverage in City of Inez
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The City of Inez will use Alcohol Beverage Control proceeds to fund part-time deputy patrols under an agreement with the Martin County Sheriff’s Office. Mayor Ed Daniels announced during a City Commission meeting that Sheriff John Kirk will provide a deputy for 8 to 10 hours per week
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Inez hosts District 116 Governor’s Cup
INEZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL REPORT Inez Elementary School (IES) was honored to host the District 116 Governor’s Cup Competition on Saturday, Feb. 7. As a host school, we could not have asked for more support than what we received in making this a successful event. From our superintendents and principals to all of the volunteers from
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Inez Elementary announces January Students & Staff of the Month
INEZ — Principal Amanda Fields, teachers and staff announced the January 2026 Students & Staff of the Month at Inez Elementary School. Outstanding students and staff include: Kindergarten Mrs. Becky Cain: Layla Todd Mrs. Sara Moore: Madalyn Adkins First Grade Ms. Robynn Haney: Branson Endicott Second Grade Mrs. Rita Mills: Harper Butcher Third Grade Mrs.
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Clayton Jarrell Speakman Obituary
Clayton Jarrell Speakman 1985—2026 Clayton Jarrell Speakman, 40, of Inez, passed away Feb. 13, 2026, at UK Hospital in Lexington, surrounded by his family and friends. Born Nov. 19, 1985, he was the son of Sandy Mills and the late Timothy Speakman. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Tammy Speakman, who passed
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John Robinson Obituary
John Robinson 1933—2026 John Robinson, 93, of Inez, passed away Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, at the Jordan Center in Louisa. Born Jan. 16, 1933, in Inez, he was the son of the late Amos Robinson and Laura Bell Endicott Robinson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Lucy Robinson,
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State announces $20,000 for Martin County heritage exhibits
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Martin County Fiscal Court will receive $20,000 in state grant funding to create interpretive exhibits on President Lyndon B. Johnson’s historic “War on Poverty” visit to Inez in 1964, the Kentucky Heritage Council (KHC) announced Friday. The KHC said the second and final round of America250KY Sub-Grant Awards will provide
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Martin County storms past Paintsville 93-77; Dials joins 1,000-point club
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Bryson Dials scored his 1,000th career point in highlight fashion, leading Martin County (16-7) to a 93-77 win over Paintsville (11-12) at home Feb. 11 to stay unbeaten in 57th District play. Coach Jason “JJ” James’ Cardinals improved to 6-0 in the 57th District and 9-0 against 15th Region
