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Joey Maynard Obituary
Joey Maynard 1969—2026 Joey Maynard, 56, of Inez, passed away Aug. 20, 2026, at his residence. Born Nov. 5, 1969, in Paintsville, he was the son of the late Amos and Peachie (Horn) Maynard. In addition to his parents, Joey is preceded in death by one brother, Danny Maynard; one sister, Kathy Maynard; one granddaughter,…
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Diabetes Connection to offer gentle yoga Aug. 27
The Martin County Health Department invites community members to attend the next Diabetes Connection meeting on Thursday, Aug. 27, at 10 a.m. This month’s program will feature gentle yoga, offering participants a relaxing and beginner-friendly way to improve movement, flexibility and overall well-being. The meeting will be held at the Martin County Health Department, 136…
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Suspected fentanyl, meth seized at Fitch Branch home
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Law enforcement seized suspected fentanyl and methamphetamine Friday evening while serving an out-of-state warrant at a residence in Inez. Martin County Sheriff John Kirk and Deputy J.C. Kirk went to the Fitch Branch Road home of Kenneth Allen Rose, 34, to serve a warrant from Wayne County, West…
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Martin County needs a storm shelter plan
Sunday evening, Martin County came under a tornado warning. Radar showed rotation near Calf Creek. Trees fell across the county. More than 1,000 customers lost power. A tree struck the corner of a home on Milo Road and wind reportedly knocked over a gas pump in downtown Inez. Fortunately, no widespread destruction or serious injuries…
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Storms down trees, knock out power
Radar-indicated rotation; over 1,000 lose electricity BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A violent round of Sunday night storms brought a tornado warning to Martin County, toppled trees across the county and knocked out electricity to more than 1,000 customers. The National Weather Service in Jackson issued the tornado warning for northeastern Martin County…
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Child’s close call reveals old hand-dug water well on Main Street
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A child searching for a turtle had a close call Friday when she stepped into a hole that led to an old hand-dug water well on Main Street in Inez. The child, 2-year-old Lainey Ray, was not injured, and the incident exposed a much larger opening beneath the…
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Bird’s Eye View: MCHS welcomes new faces, programs
BY SABREYA WILLIAMSON, MIA FIELDS AND LARISSA HALE Hello, Martin County Cardinals! The Bird’s Eye View is back and better than ever for the 2026-27 school year. We’re excited to share what’s happening at Martin County High School this year. MCHS has seen several changes since last school year. First, the Cardinals have a new…
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Johnny Staats to bring bluegrass to Harvest Fest
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Johnny Staats and the Delivery Boys will bring bluegrass to Inez as the Sept. 18 headliner for the 30th annual Martin County Harvest Festival. The band will perform at 8:30 p.m. on the stage behind the Martin County Courthouse. A Grand Ole Opry performer and longtime favorite on the West…
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Tea, treats and fancy hats
INEZ — Martin County Health Care Facility turned an ordinary afternoon into something special with its recent “Tea at Two” celebration. The house was packed for the festive gathering, where residents and guests enjoyed tea, an impressive spread of treats, colorful decorations and plenty of fancy hats. With every seat filled, the afternoon offered another…
