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MCMS downs Floyd County
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A little rain did not stop Martin County Middle School from honoring their eighth grader Saturday night. The team battled through the steady rainfall and downed Floyd County 32-0 at home. Bryson Osborne received the first snap of the game from his own 36-yard line. He made his way
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Mountain Citizen Plays of the Week
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Bryson Osborne and Brody Howell are members of the Martin County Middle School football team. During eighth grade night Saturday, the pair made a few big plays in the 32-0 win over Floyd County. Osborne took the opening snap from his own 36-yard line and stiff-armed a Jaguar defender
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Zip Zone Express Tip Off Classic promises impressive lineup
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — This year’s Zip Zone Express Tip Off Classic will be Nov. 26 at Martin County High School and promises an impressive lineup. Martin County Coach Jason James has again compiled a slew of matchups featuring top players and teams. “We have a really good lineup,” James said. “We
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Mountain Citizen Players of the Week: Brock Messer and Laura Hale
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Brock Messer and Laura Hale are members of the Martin County football and soccer teams, respectively. For their efforts last week, they are the Mountain Citizen Players of the Week. Brock Messer rushed for 302 yards in Martin County’s homecoming win over East Ridge. He scored six touchdowns in
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Indians roll to wins over Warfield, Fallsburg, Louisa East
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Inez Indians went 3-0 last week against Warfield, Fallsburg and Louisa East. Below is a recap of last week’s action: Inez at Warfield — Inez traveled across the hill and picked up a 28-18 win over Warfield Sept. 26. Warfield started with an early lead behind four
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MC 5-6th-grade falls short 8-6
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County youth 5-6th-grade team came close to a win against Floyd Count Saturday. The Cardinals fell 8-6 on the cold, rainy afternoon in Inez. The Jaguars had the ball on their own 10-yard line and Chucky Leonard forced a fumble that was recovered by the Cards. After
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Library tax unchanged
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The library tax rate will stay the same for the fiscal year 2023. The Martin County Public Library District Board voted Monday to keep the real property tax rate at 10.9 and the tangible personal property tax rate at 11.64 cents per $100 of assessed value. Chairperson Don
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Christmas in the Mountains: Town to be transformed into magical winter wonderland
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Downtown Inez will transform into a Christmas in the Mountains wonderland as soon as the Thanksgiving dishes are put away. From holiday art painted on storefronts to magical light displays, carnival rides, a parade, and plenty of merriment and joy for people of all ages, folks will want
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Flu shots, COVID-19 bivalent boosters available at Martin County Health Department
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County Health Department announced flu shots and new COVID-19 bivalent boosters are available. The health department is taking walk-ins for flu shots for ages 6 months and older. Residents 65 years and older who need the high-dose flu shot should call to schedule an appointment. The health department is
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s office reported the following arrests: Christopher Martinez, 31, of Debord, was arrested Monday on a fugitive from another state warrant. Deputy Chris Kidd made the arrest. Brian Marshall, 48, of Louisa, was arrested Sunday on Rockcastle Road in Inez for assault, fourth degree (domestic violence) minor injury. Sheriff
