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Rosetta Bowen Obituary
Rosetta Bowen Dec. 23, 2025 Rosetta Bowen, age 88, of Inez, passed away peacefully at her home Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Rosetta was the heart of her family and a pillar of strength to all who knew her. She devoted her life to caring for her children and grandchildren, always
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Specialty Court celebrates Christmas with families
INEZ — Specialty Court programs serving Johnson, Martin and Lawrence counties hosted a Christmas party for participants and their families Friday at the Collier Center in Inez. Children enjoyed a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus and received Christmas gifts. Event organizers said Specialty Court plays an important role in the justice system by providing
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Angel Breakfast celebrates the true meaning of Christmas
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Christmas Angel Breakfast filled the Collier Center with gratitude and the glow of community Saturday morning. Families gathered to share a meal and celebrate the heart of the season. Children left with full bellies and parents with grateful hearts. Volunteers left with the knowledge that they helped
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Martin County arrest report
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Robert Michael Bowens, 56, of Boons Camp, was arrested Monday in Inez on a Johnson County charge of flagrant nonsupport. Deputy Jameson Wall served the warrant. John Henry Jude, 56, of Debord, was arrested at 8:21 p.m. Monday at Fields
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ACLC to host forum Thursday on Kentucky Power rate hike
INEZ — Appalachian Citizens’ Law Center will host a public conversation Thursday, Dec. 11, on Kentucky Power’s latest proposed rate increase. The session is set for 5:30–6:30 p.m. at the Martin County Senior Citizens Center in Inez. Organizers say the meeting is for residents concerned about rising electric bills. Attendees will learn the details of
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Civics in action: Middle school student council shares agenda
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Middle School’s student council and principal Brent Haney outlined their growing slate of student-led initiatives during a recent Kiwanis Club luncheon at Giovanni’s in Inez. They described campaign-season shifts, new civic-learning projects, efforts to curb bullying, and a push to strengthen school culture. Their ideas ranged
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Melissa K. Bowen Obituary
Melissa K. Bowen 1983—2025 Melissa K. Bowen, age 42, of Inez, passed away Nov. 27, 2025, at her residence. Born May 4, 1983, in Louisa, she was the daughter of the late Earshel Bowen and Norma L. (Cox) Bowen of Inez. In addition to her father, Melissa is preceded in death by her grandparents, Frank
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Inez Elementary celebrates ‘blue’ rating
Inez Elementary students gather in front of the Historic Martin County Courthouse during a parade Nov. 19 celebrating the school’s “blue” rating on state assessments. (Citizen photo by Nora Ray)
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Mary (Scott) Maynard Moore Obituary
Mary (Scott) Maynard Moore 1937—2025 Mary (Scott) Maynard Moore, age 88, of Inez, passed away Nov. 20, 2025, at Highlands ARH in Prestonsburg. Born Oct. 6, 1937, on Rockhouse Fork of Pigeon Roost in Martin County, she was the daughter of the late Walker and Reba (Dye) Scott. In addition to her parents, she is
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Jackie Lynn Newman Gauze Obituary
Jackie Lynn Newman Gauze 1949—2025 Jackie Lynn Newman Gauze, age 76, of Inez, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, at Three Rivers Medical Center in Louisa. Born Oct. 9, 1949, in Kermit, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Newman and Bertha Newman Trout. In addition to her parents, she is preceded
