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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,…
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Lady Cards fall short in first scrimmage
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Lady Cardinals hit the hardwood Saturday for the first scrimmage of the season and came up short 58-48 against reigning 54th District champion Leslie County out of the 14th Region. Four Martin County players scored in double figures. Junior standout guard Laken Williams led the…
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Eden Elementary Spotlighting Paws-itively Wonderful Wildcats
Submitted article Eden Elementary would like to recognize several different groups of people that have exhibited “paws-itive” behaviors that are noteworthy of celebration. Every week, we showcase a student from each grade level, a community partner and a member/group of our hard-working staff that have gone above and beyond to make a positive impact on…
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Cash Express sponsors coat and food drive
BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Inez location of Cash Express is proud to sponsor a coat, toy and nonperishable food drive for those who need a helping hand this Christmas season. Gary McNabb, regional manager for the Cash Express locations in Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi and Alabama, speaks of the community-minded employees with the…
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Goble performs mini-concert, wins Best Singer award
INEZ — Martin County Health Care Facility resident Virgil Goble had a wish come true when he performed a mini concert of a lifetime. Backup singers helped Goble sing “Hot Legs,” “Old Time Rock & Roll,” “Maggie May,” “Johnny B Good” and “Celebration.” Goble was awarded the MCHCF Music Award for Best Singer. “I never…
