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Martin County grinds out 4-2 win over Bluegrass United
Muncy records 10 saves BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN VERSAILLES — It may not have been Martin County’s prettiest win of the season, but it could prove to be one of its most useful. The Lady Cardinals battled past Bluegrass United 4-2 Saturday at the Woodford County Soccer Complex to remain perfect at 9-0. The…
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Kirk & Crum Law Office Player of the Week: Bri Muncy
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Bri Muncy is the Kirk & Crum Law Office Player of the Week. Muncy had a strong performance in the Lady Cardinals’ 4-2 win over Bluegrass United. The goalie was tested more than usual between the posts and came up big with 10 saves while posting an 83.3%…
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Martin County Water District records 428 cutoff accounts for nonpayment
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Water District recorded 428 customer cutoffs for delinquent accounts from May 2025 through May 2026, according to a report it filed with the Kentucky Public Service Commission. The monthly total peaked at 55 cutoffs in June 2025. The district reported 42 in April 2026 and 26…
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Martin County arrest report
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s office reported the following arrests: Kaitlyn Grace Dabe, 24, of Warfield, was arrested at 7:56 p.m. Sept. 6 in Inez on charges of possession of a controlled substance, third degree (drug unspecified), possession of marijuana, prescription controlled substance not in proper container and public intoxication…
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Martin County grand jury indicts 11
Meth trafficking, criminal abuse, theft among charges BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County grand jury returned 16 indictments against 11 people Sept. 3. Charges range from methamphetamine trafficking and criminal abuse to theft, wanton endangerment, flagrant nonsupport and fleeing police. Joey Mat Luster, 67, of Inez, is facing a charge of…
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Sept. 8 conference: PSC to question Martin County Water on rates, surcharges, raw water intake
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Kentucky Public Service Commission will question Martin County Water District officials Tuesday about customer surcharge collections, a possible rate adjustment, the district’s long-troubled raw water intake and the status of millions of dollars in grant funding. The PSC has scheduled its monthly informal conference in Case No.…
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Small steps give babies a healthy start
BY DOROTHY DILLON Every baby deserves a healthy beginning. During Infant Mortality Awareness Month, the Martin County Health Department encourages families to learn simple but important steps that support healthy pregnancies, safe sleep, and strong families. Before baby arrives Begin prenatal care early and keep regular appointments. Avoid smoking, vaping, alcohol, and drugs. Eat a…
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Kirk & Crum Law Office Players of the Week: Martin County soccer team
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County High School Lady Cardinals soccer team is the Kirk & Crum Law Office Players of the Week. The Lady Cards brought home the Smoky Mountain Cup championship from Gatlinburg over the weekend. Martin County went 3-0 against Tennessee competition with wins over Portland 8-2, Jefferson…
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Martin County tosses flood demolition bids
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County will rescind a $560,500 flood-buyout demolition award and start the bidding process over after learning required USDA steps were not completed before the project was advertised. Deputy Judge/Executive Carolea Mills said Sept. 1 that the Aug. 20 bid award to Howell’s Recycling & Sanitation of Debord…
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Deputy Wall graduates from law enforcement basic training
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Deputy Jameson Wall has completed the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training’s basic training in Richmond, graduating Aug. 27 as a member of Class 572. Wall has served with the Martin County Sheriff’s Office for more than a year and was already Peace Officer Professional Standards…
