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Calling all vendors: Harvest Fest spaces are filling up fast
Attention local artisans, food vendors and businesses. The Martin County Harvest Festival in Inez is gearing up for another spectacular year and vendor spots are selling fast. Non-food vendor applications must be submitted by Aug. 29, while food vendors have until Aug. 15 to rent their space, so time is running short. Food vendors should call
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Summer Jam Session to bring gospel music Friday
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — The sounds of gospel music will fill downtown Inez on Friday, Aug. 15, when Martin County Tourism and Recreation hosts its third and final Summer Jam Session of 2025 at Courthouse Square. The free community event kicks off at 6 p.m. and invites musicians of all ages and skill levels
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Martin County launches ‘First Flight’ practice
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A midnight monsoon did not stop the Cardinals from taking the field late Thursday in front of a large crowd. Martin County’s football community gathered under the lights to debut its high school, middle school and youth football programs in a spirited “First Flight” practice at The Rock.
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Cards to scrimmage Friday
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School will kick off its football preseason with a scrimmage Friday at 6:30 p.m. at The Rock. The Cardinals are hosting Pikeville High School and Letcher County Central in a three-team showcase. Head coach Josh Muncy says the scrimmage is more than just a tuneup
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MCHS volleyball eyes glory
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — After a period of rebuilding, the Martin County High School volleyball program believes its time has come. Head coach Krista Runyon is confident her team is ready to contend for a 57th District championship as the Lady Cardinals open their 2025 season Aug. 19 at Belfry. “We have
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Tommy’s Auto Sales Players of the Week: Maynard, K. Howell and L. Howell
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Rocco Maynard, Kash Howell and Lyric Howell are the Tommy’s Auto Sales Players of the Week. The three were vital in winning the Back-2-School-Bash tournament for their 606 Elite 10U team. Howell started the game pitching for 606 Elite 10U. The hurler struck out seven and only walked
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MCMS football releases schedule
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Middle School football team is set to kick off its 2025 campaign with a preseason scrimmage against Pikeville on Friday alongside the high school team. Head Coach Jason Maynard will officially open regular-season play on Aug. 12 against Pike Central at 7 p.m. The early
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Youth football to host grid-o-rama
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Youth Football will host a Grid-O-Rama this Saturday at Cardinal Stadium at 6:30 p.m. It begins with Martin County’s A-team taking on Highlands. Highlands will then face Porter at 7:10 p.m., followed by Martin County’s B-team squaring off against Porter at 7:50 p.m. The evening will
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Couple flees collapsing home in the night
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County couple narrowly escaped tragedy Friday when their home collapsed in the night. George and Ruth Patrick were asleep in their one-story house on Turkey Creek Road in Inez when they awoke to strange noises shortly before 2 a.m. Moments later, the structure gave way. Ruth
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City of Inez installs sidewalk decals
The City of Inez beautified sidewalks behind the county courthouses and in front of the Martin County Business Center with decals of traditional quilt blocks. Three local quilting groups submitted designs for the project: Pieceful Stitchers, Sew ‘n’ Sew and Heirloom Quilty Society. The city started working on the project in 2023 and completed it
