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Mountain Citizen Player of the Week: Laura Hale
Martin County High School soccer player Laura Hale is making waves on the field. Her performances on the field have been outstanding, earning her the Mountain Citizen Player of the Week. Hale leads her team in goals this season with 27 and points with 69. She is averaging 2.1 goals and 5.3 points per game. The
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Cash Express salutes first responders
Cash Express thanked first responders throughout Martin County by delivering cakes to them Sept. 11. Garry McNabb, Cash Express CEO, followed up with a heartfelt message. Here is McNabb’s message: “On some anniversaries we celebrate. On others we reflect. “The 21st anniversary of the attack on America and New York’s World Trade Center is one
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Matthew Moore, 39, of Pilgrim, was arrested Monday on Pigeon Roost Road for second-degree criminal trespass, menacing and resisting arrest. Constable Bradford Preece made the arrest. Crystal Smith, 37, of Sassafras, was arrested Monday at the White Oak Rehabilitation Center in Inez on
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Extension district sets tax rates
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Extension District set 2024 property tax rates in a meeting Sept. 12. Taxpayers can expect to be billed 13.1 cents per $100 of assessed value on real property, 24.5 cents per $100 on personal property and 2.2 cents per $100 on motor vehicles. According to board
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Kentucky’s all-time leading scorer headlines Zip Zone Express Tip Off Classic; premier teams, players in lineup
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Another highly competitive field will converge on the Martin County High School gymnasium in the 2023 Zip Zone Express Tip Off Classic. Some of the state’s premier teams and players are in the lineup for the Nov. 25 basketball extravaganza. Martin County coach Jason James is excited about
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Martin County Court Docket
INEZ — Judge John T. Chafin heard the following cases Sept. 11 and 12 in Martin District Court: Brittany Nicole Bowen (arraignment) — No/expired Kentucky registration receipt; no/expired registration plates; failure to produce insurance card; failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security first: Order. Ariel Carver (arraignment) — Set for review 9/26/23 at 10:30 a.m.
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Martin County civil suits, deeds and marriages
Civil Suits INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office: CHFS Sys Acct Foster Care vs. Michelle McCullough. CHFS Sys Acct Foster Care vs. Kendra Davis. Capital One NA vs. Danna M. Rainwater Paradis. Dempsey Housing Community vs. Cory Crum. Dempsey Housing Community vs. Shaina Melton. Dempsey
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Martin County High School girls soccer team honored ahead of state match
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A historical moment took center stage at the Kiwanis Club luncheon Thursday at Shufflin Café in Inez. Kiwanis members and school and county officials gathered to honor and motivate the Martin County High School girls soccer team before their first-round All “A” Classic state game Thursday night at










