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Public library cuts employee medical insurance
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — With an auditor warning that the Martin County Public Library’s cash has fallen from nearly $1 million to just $48,000 in six years, board members voted Monday to eliminate health insurance for seven employees — a painful step in their struggle to keep the library solvent. During a…
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‘Revival on Main Street’ gives abandoned buildings facelift
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Two abandoned buildings on Main Street in Inez are getting a facelift as part of Martin County’s “Revival on Main Street” effort. Local leaders say the structures at 42 East Main Street are too damaged to be restored and will eventually need to be torn down and rebuilt.…
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John David McCoy Obituary
John David McCoy 1958—2025 John David McCoy, age 67, of Inez, passed away Oct. 23, 2025, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington. Born June 23, 1958, in Bucyrus, Ohio, he was the son of the late John Henry McCoy and Wilma Pauline (Ash) Hallmark. In addition to his parents, he is preceded…
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Sheriff warns residents of insurance scam
Individual reportedly visits homes, asks for policy details before leaving. CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk issued a public warning Friday about an insurance scam in the county. According to the sheriff, a man has been visiting homes under false pretenses and attempting to obtain personal information related to life insurance…
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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…
