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Zip Zone Classic features battles of the elite
All-star Lyon County standout Travis Perry looks ahead to start a fast break off a rebound with Trinity’s CJ Walls in pursuit in a battle of the elite Saturday in the Zip Zone Tip-Off Classic at Martin County High School. (Citizen photo by Roger Smith) No. 1 preseason basketball event in state wraps up 21st
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Cash Express to host toy drive event this weekend
BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A community-minded business is doing its part to see local children have presents under the Christmas tree this year. Inez Cash Express is following its 17-year tradition of lending a hand with a “fill a fire truck” and bake sale event this weekend. The business is accepting donations of
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Inez announces Students of the Month
INEZ — Inez Elementary School announced its Students of the Month. Star students include: Kindergarten, Mrs. Cain — Kingslee Copley. Kindergarten, Mrs. Moore — Uriah Moore. First Grade, Mrs. Bevins — Ashton Haney. First Grade, Ms. Haney — Jasmine Reeve. Second Grade, Mrs. Preston — Jaxson Burgess. Third Grade, Mrs. Mills — Isaiah Harmon. Third
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Inez man arrested for allegedly assaulting a woman with a gun
BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — An Inez man went to jail after allegedly assaulting a woman with a handgun Nov. 23 on Turkey Creek Road. Dwayne Crum, 20, of Inez, was arrested for second-degree assault, possession of a handgun by a convicted felon and fleeing or evading police. Martin County Deputy Chris Kidd was
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Horn and Mills crowned Ms. and Mr. Christmas in the Mountains
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Christmas in the Mountains opened Sunday evening with A Merry Little Christmas Party at the Collier Center, where the first Ms. and Mr. Christmas in the Mountains, Carolyn Horn and Charles Mills, were crowned. “We’re going to see Martin County shine as bright as the sun,” festival planning
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Water bill payment assistance available
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Water bill payment assistance is available on a first-come, first-served basis in counties declared a state of emergency. Big Sandy Area Community Action Program announced that funding is extremely limited. Visit your local BSACAP office to apply. You will need to provide eligibility documents (Social Security cards for household members,
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Lafferty meets with fiscal court for first time in special session
911 dispatch employee sparks disagreement BY PHILL BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Fiscal Court met Monday for the first time with Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty at the helm since his previous tenure as judge/executive. The court voted on two appointments to the Martin County Tourism Board. At Lafferty’s recommendation, the court voted to
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Courthouse and mural projects make progress
Christmas in the Mountains is ready to go BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Tourism Board met for its monthly update Nov. 21 at the Martin County Government Center. The Historic Courthouse remains under renovation. The public opening of the Historic Courthouse was delayed earlier this year as the organizers were informed
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Courthouse Report
Civil Suits INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office: Danny Harvey vs. Donna Mills Harvey. Robin Crum vs. Cory Crum. In Re: Jacob Mollett. Mary Lee Fletcher vs. Jeffrey Junior Maynard. Amanda Copley vs. Earnest R. Endicott. J.G. Wentworth Originations vs. H.D. Keith Harris et al.
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Grand jury indicts three
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Three people were indicted on drug-related charges Monday by a Martin County grand jury. Henry McCoy, 44, of Inez, was indicted on first-degree possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) and first-degree possession of a controlled substance (unspecified). The jury accuses McCoy of committing the crimes Oct. 5. Shane Ward, 23,
