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Lady Cards prepare for upcoming season
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — With summer basketball games underway, the Martin County Lady Cardinals Coach Robin Newsome and her team are looking ahead to the upcoming season. Newsome lost four starters from last year’s team—Laken Williams, Katie Marcum, Kennadi Mollett and Alyssa Allen—all of whom signed to play at the next level. “These kids…
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Junior basketball league starts July 18 in Inez
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — East KY Youth Athletics will be hosting the JR NBA/WNBA league at the Collier Community Center in Inez beginning July 18. The program will run basketball camps, games and competitions for three hours every Thursday at 6 p.m. until Aug. 29. Age groups are: 6U and 8U coed,…
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Soccer skills academy slated for June 17-19
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Former British Elite Soccer Club head coach Glenn will return to Martin County to host Glenn’s Skills Academy June 17-19 at the MCHS football stadium. The current Kentucky Olympic Development Program coach will provide instruction to boys and girls who are interested in improving their soccer skills. Ages…
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Cheer camp June 17-19
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County High School cheerleading team will host the annual cheer camp June 17-19 at the high school gymnasium in Inez. The camp is for any children 3 years old and up. Instruction will be from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. all three days. The cost is $50 and…
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Martin County grand jury indicts suspects linked to Buck Branch burglary and guitar theft; four others
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County grand jury issued indictments Thursday against seven individuals, including three suspects linked to a recent burglary and theft of two valuable guitars from a residence in Lovely. Garland Mills, 50, of Pilgrim, stands accused of burglary in the second degree/complicity and criminal mischief in the…
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Mother arrested after toddler found wandering on busy highway
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ, Ky. — A woman from Inez is facing charges after her toddler was found wandering alone on a highway, according to Martin County Sheriff John Kirk. The incident occurred when the 2-year-old escaped from home and was seen running along Route 40 near its intersection with Route 645 on…
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24th Judicial District celebrates drug court graduates
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The 24th Judicial District Specialty Court congratulated and gifted eight drug court graduates May 28 in the courtroom in Inez. Judges, specialty court staff, family, friends and supporters were on hand for what Judge John T. Chafin says is his “most favorite” part of the job. “This distinguished…
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Martin County’s Camp of Champions reaches new heights, fosters young talent with basketball legends
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The success of the Martin County Lady Cards summer basketball camp reached new heights this year. From May 29-31, 60 young enthusiasts gathered for the “Camp of Champions” in the Martin County High School gym. They honed their skills under the guidance of Hall of Fame coach Robin Harmon Newsome,…
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Marcum and Goble win Anglers of the Year
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Brayden Marcum and Tyler Goble won Anglers of the Year in the Kentucky Bassmaster Nation Junior Division at Herrington Lake on May 31. The two Martin County Middle School anglers finished first in AOY Points. They will advance to the Bassmaster Junior National Championship next month at Lake…
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