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Inez Drug Store Player of the Week: Liam Fields
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School’s Liam Fields is the Inez Drug Store Player of the Week. The junior had a standout performance Friday night in Martin County’s 41-6 road win over Knott County Central. Fields caught four passes for 81 yards. His touchdown reception came early in the first
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Martin County Youth football sweeps week
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County youth football continued its strong season last week with wins over Pike Central and Flat Gap. On Sept. 22, the A team followed with a hard-fought 6-0 victory. Blaine Williams connected with Raylan Preston for an 80-yard touchdown that stood as the game-winner. The B team
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Residents enjoy photo shoot
Residents of Martin County Health Care Facility (MCHCF) joined in the spirit of the season during a festive fall photo shoot. They all had fun posing for the camera.
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Drive-thru food distribution Oct. 2
INEZ — Facing Hunger Foodbank will make a difference in the lives of residents in Martin County by hosting a drive-thru mobile food distribution Thursday, Oct. 2 at Martin County High School. The distribution will take place at 137 Hollybush Road in Inez from 11 a.m. to noon or until supplies run out. Volunteers and
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Lady Cards go 4-0 to win championship
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Middle School Lady Cards battled through a grueling 12-hour day to go a perfect 4-0 to capture the Hoops On The Hill Invitational championship Saturday at Mullins. Martin County opened the double-elimination tournament with a 9 a.m. tipoff against Pikeville, defeating the Lady Panthers 45-32.
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America’s Quickmart Player of the Week: Lady Cards soccer
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County High School soccer team is the America’s Quickmart of Blacklog Player of the Week. The Lady Cards cemented themselves into school history with their first-ever trip to the Final Four of the All “A” Classic State Tournament. Martin County edged Sayre 4-3 in a thrilling
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Vigil honors Charlie Kirk
Around 20 people gathered Monday evening at the Court Street stage in Inez to honor the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk, assassinated at age 33 in Utah earlier this month. The vigil, organized by local Joey Workman, featured prayers, singing and preaching. It concluded with a balloon release and two souls saved.
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Caleb Wade Mitchell Obituary
Caleb Wade Mitchell 2002—2025 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved son, Caleb Wade Mitchell. Caleb Wade Mitchell, age 23, of Inez, passed away Sept. 21, 2025, in Lexington. He was born Jan. 11, 2002, in Lexington to Mike and Melanie (Howard) Mitchell. In addition to his parents, Caleb
