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Pool reopening pushed back
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County officials announced Monday that the public swimming pool will not reopen this Sunday as initially projected. Deputy Judge Executive Carolea Mills had hoped for a June 1 opening. However, excessive rainfall throughout May delayed ongoing repairs. “We are making several repairs and upgrades to the filtration
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Martin County High School celebrates Class of 2025
INEZ — Martin County High School celebrated the graduation of 132 seniors in the Class of 2025 during commencement exercises Friday, May 23, at Cardinal Stadium. Valedictorian Laura Hale and co-salutatorians Chloe Alley and Aiden Fields addressed their classmates and guests before diplomas were awarded. The Class of 2025 embraced the motto: “Be a pineapple.
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KYTC details road money for Martin County
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Fiscal Court heard from Kentucky Transportation Cabinet section engineer Zach Wright Thursday during a special meeting. Wright presented project recommendations for the Rural Secondary Road Program for the county to review. The total allotment for work on rural secondary roads within Martin County for fiscal
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Martin County hires grant administrator, transfers downtown properties
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Fiscal Court enlisted the services of Fahe, a nonprofit grant administrator, to handle Community Development Block Grant applications and other grant opportunities. The decision came during a meeting Thursday that included property transfers, leases and the proposed fiscal year 2026 budget. Under the agreement with
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Amanda Jude, 36, of Kermit, West Virginia, was arrested Tuesday at Pizza Stop in Inez on a fugitive from another state warrant. Deputy Steve Putman served the warrant. Tammy Johnson, 59, of Lovely, was arrested Monday on charges of alcohol intoxication in a
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Cards pick up win over Warriors
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County baseball secured a 3-0 win over East Ridge on May 13 before falling to Belfry and Perry County Central the following two nights. The Cards moved to 10-15 overall and 7-11 in the 15th Region. MC vs East Ridge – Senior Ryan Stephens allowed no runs
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Dials brothers heading to state
Parsley wins sportsmanship award BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOUISA — The 15th Region Tournament was a success for Martin County tennis this past week. Brothers Connor Dials and Bryson Dials are heading to the KHSAA state tournament in Lexington on May 27. Martin County senior BJ Parsley and Johnson Central’s Madelyn Burchett won the
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Tommy’s Auto Sales Players of the Week: The Brothers Dials and Alyssa Mullins
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County tennis duo Connor Dials and Bryson Dials and Lady Cards softball player Alyssa Mullins are the Tommy’s Auto Sales Players of the Week. The Dials brothers became the first doubles team to advance to the KHSAA tournament, as well as the first players to reach a
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Zoie Hinkle signs with Alice Lloyd College
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Zoie Susannah Grace Hinkle, a senior softball pitcher at Martin County High School, signed Friday to continue her academic and athletic career at Alice Lloyd College, where she plans to study English Education. The signing ceremony took place at MCHS.Education. Hinkle, daughter of Tabitha and Tivis Hinkle, has
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Ken’s Camp of Champs for boys & girls grades K-7
May 27, 28, 29 at Martin County High School INEZ — Martin County Lady Cards will host Ken’s Camp of Champs May 27, 28 and 29 for boys and girls grades K-7. The camp runs from 9 a.m. to noon each day and consists of player report cards, skills challenges, fundamentals and scrimmages. The camp fee
