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Inez banker is member of Leadership Kentucky class
FRANKFORT — Leadership Kentucky announced Monday that the 51-member Class of 2022 includes Inez banker James Ayers. Leadership Kentucky’s flagship program consists of seven three-day sessions, where participants gather to gain insight on the Commonwealth of Kentucky and its challenges and opportunities. Throughout the sessions, class members will meet with Kentucky’s current leaders and explore…
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New vehicle for code enforcement
Martin County Fiscal Court leased a new 4-door passenger work truck for $900 per month for Code Enforcement Officer Paul McCoy.
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Fireworks in Inez, Kermit
Inez Fire Department will present its annual spectacular fireworks display July 2 at the Collier Center. The celebration kicks off at 6 p.m. with food vendors, crafts, toys and special guest singers. Kermit’s fireworks display will be at dark July 4 at the Kermit Park.
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Salon Savvy II opens
Salon Savvy II celebrated its new location in Inez with a grand opening Saturday. The salon at 66 Park Place offers cuts for men, women and children, color services, hair extensions and perms. The full-service salon does brow and facial waxing, sells retail products and takes walk-ins Monday through Saturday. Lea-Ann Messer, stylist and manager…
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Lady Cards host Rising Stars Summer Games
Lady Cards point guard Laken Williams brings the ball up the backcourt. Williams scorched a three in regulation to force overtime against Perry County. (Citizen photo by Brittni McCoy) “This is the time we put the work in to get better and see what we’re doing wrong. These games are only helping our girls prepare…
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Cardinals 4-2 in Ashland summer games
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School boys basketball team continued summer games last week. The Cards played in round-robin games in Ashland and went 4-2 in a six-game stretch. The Cardinals were scheduled to play at Shelby Valley, but Valley had to cancel for unknown reasons. The team was also scheduled…
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All-Stars begin tournament
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — All-Star players from the Martin County Cal Ripken League have some baseball and softball games left to play. Martin County coaches selected All-Stars for the District 3 Cal Ripken Tournament that begins Thursday at Bob Amos Park in Pikeville. The tournament consists of teams from Johnson, Lawrence, Pike, Martin…
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Clinic undergoes renovations
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — The Martin County Community Health Center recently underwent renovations to improve the patient experience and visibility of the facility. A prominent digital billboard and lighted sign welcome patients to the clinic at its location on Route 645 near Inez. “In addition to the new signage, clinic renovations include a walk-up…
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Highway official says pedway project ‘stuck’
Inez project not listed in state’s latest plan BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The cost of the 13-year-old Rockcastle Creek Pedway Project has risen from its original $400,000 to $700,000, and according to a state highway official, the project “is just stuck.” Mayor Ed Daniels announced in an Inez City Commission meeting Thursday…