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Martin County court docket
INEZ — Judge John T. Chafin heard the following cases July 28 in Martin District Court: Kevin R. Bayes (arraignment) – 1. Speeding 16 mph over limit; 2. License to be in possession: 1. Six-month diversion, DCPT 1/12/27; 2. Dismissed; proof shown. Homer Evans (arraignment) – 1. Public intoxication controlled substance (excludes alcohol); 2. Possession…
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First Flight brings Cardinals football family together
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County football gave the community its first glimpse of the 2026 season July 31 during the second annual First Flight practice at The Rock. The evening brought the youth, middle school and high school programs together under the lights, with each group taking the field throughout the…
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Lady Cards set volleyball schedule under first-year coach Isaac
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County volleyball will open a new chapter this fall as first-year head coach Kristen Isaac leads the Lady Cardinals into the 2026 season. Martin County released a 24-date schedule that features preseason events, the All “A” Classic and a full slate of home-and-away matchups against several familiar…
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Inez woman arrested in stolen bank card case
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — An Inez woman was arrested Thursday after law enforcement said surveillance video showed her using a Johnson County man’s bank card to make about $2,000 in unauthorized purchases. Martin County Sheriff’s Deputy David Adams arrested Rose Ellen Johnson, 54, at her Route 3 residence at 8:20 a.m. on…
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Apply for electric bill payment help Aug. 3
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Kentucky households struggling with summer electric bills may apply for assistance beginning Aug. 3 through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program. The summer subsidy is available statewide to households with income at or below 150 percent of the federal poverty guidelines. Assistance is paid directly to the household’s energy provider.…
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Skyles: New law narrows voter ID options
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — With the Nov. 3 General Election approaching, Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reminds voters that those who arrive at the polls without an acceptable photo ID have fewer options to verify their identity under a new state law that took effect July 15. The change removes Social Security…
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Williams family completes grand tour of 30 MLB ballparks
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — What started as one baseball fan’s dream became a 10-year family adventure filled with road trips, hot dogs, seventh-inning stretches and memories that will last far beyond the final out. Chad and Trish Williams, along with their children, Blaine and Remy, have officially visited all 30 Major League…
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Inez man charged after EMS threat
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — An Inez man was arrested July 20 after allegedly becoming combative and threatening emergency medical personnel. Michael D. Dalton, 26, was charged with third-degree terroristic threatening and second-degree disorderly conduct. Martin County Sheriff John Kirk responded to an East Main Street residence after receiving a report that Dalton was fighting.…
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Brenda Lou (Tackett) Sammons Obituary
Brenda Lou (Tackett) Sammons 1950—2026 Brenda Lou (Tackett) Sammons, age 76, passed away July 13, 2026, at the Martin County Health Care Facility in Inez. Born February 4, 1950, in Martin County, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd T. Earl Tackett Jr. and Vivian (Marcum) Tackett. In addition to her father, Brenda was…
