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Cardinals roll past Jaguars, 2A showdown set for Friday
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County (7-1) traveled to the top of the mountain to take on Floyd Central (1-7) Friday night. The Cards came away with a dominating 46–14 win over the Jaguars. Martin County jumped ahead early and never looked back, piling up 265 passing yards and 161 rushing yards. The
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Lady Cards capture regional runner-up
Caldwell named 15th Region POY BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — The Martin County girls soccer team capped off a record-setting season with a 15-2 finish and a runner-up placement in the 15th Region Championship after falling 1-0 to Johnson Central in a defensive battle on Oct. 16. Despite coming up short in the
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Martin County volleyball defeats Tolsia on senior night
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County volleyball celebrated Senior Night in style with both varsity and junior varsity victories over Tolsia on Oct. 14, before falling to Johnson Central in the 57th District championship at Martin County High School on Monday night. The Lady Cards dominated the first set against Tolsia, jumping
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Eden captures A-team title in dramatic finish
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Eden Wildcats are county champions after mounting a comeback and edging Warfield 28-27 in a thrilling A-team title game Monday night. Warfield roared out to an 11-1 lead in the opening quarter, but Eden refused to fold. Aubrey Wilson sparked the comeback with eight first-quarter points to
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Warfield snaps championship drought with B-team win
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Warfield Lady Red Devils ended a nearly five-year title drought Monday night, defeating the Inez Lady Indians 22-6 to capture the Martin County Elementary B-Team Championship. Inez entered with a clear game plan. The Lady Indians assigned a chaser to shadow Brooklyn Nichols and held her to
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Lafferty receives first college offer
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County football standout Crayson “Bones” Lafferty received his first official college offer this weekend from Midway University. The Cardinal senior visited the scenic Midway campus earlier this season and impressed coaches with his performance on both sides of the ball. Lafferty, known for his defensive dominance, currently
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Inez reduces speed limit on Whickerfield Road
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Inez City Commissioners approved several measures this month, including reducing the speed limit to 5 mph on Whickerfield Road, funding for holiday decorations and a permit application for bridge cleaning. Commissioners authorized the purchase of five new 5 mph speed limit signs and two “Children at Play” signs
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Nurse Lakean Meade leads push to restore women’s health care
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Registered nurse Lakean Meade served as guest speaker for the Kiwanis Club luncheon Thursday at Giovanni’s in Inez. Meade, who grew up in Inez and has worked at the Martin County Health Department for a year and a half, detailed new partnerships and programs that bring vital women’s
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ARH Women’s Health Mobile Clinic returns to Martin County Health Department Nov. 4
BY DOROTHY DILLON The ARH Women’s Health Mobile Clinic will return to the Martin County Health Department on Tuesday, Nov. 4, bringing OB/GYN services closer to home for local women. The mobile clinic is staffed by Dr. Gaunt, OB/GYN, and offers convenient women’s health services such as prenatal care, routine check-ups and recommended screenings. The visit is
