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Martin County celebrates ‘Family Resource and Youth Services Coordinators Appreciation Week’
INEZ — Shining a spotlight on a crucial group of professionals, Martin County School District Superintendent Larry James encourages the community to join him in celebrating “Family Resource and Youth Services Coordinators Appreciation Week” Feb. 5-9. James praised the dedication of FRYSC coordinators within the school district in a recent statement. “Our FRYSC coordinators have…
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Inez Elementary announces Staff of the Month
Inez Elementary School’s Staff of the Month for January includes 10 staff members participating in the Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) initiative. LETRS, provided by the Kentucky Department of Education, is a professional learning program rooted in the science of reading that empowers teachers. According to the KDE, the training is…
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Tomahawk’s musical maestro: Webb revives family legacy with community strings
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — James L. “Jimmy” Webb is a name synonymous with music in Tomahawk. Webb, who has taken over his father’s music shop, James E. Webb Musical Repair and Sales, is not just a businessman but a central figure in the local music scene. He shared insight into his history…
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Lady Cards narrowly defeated by Johnson Central amid controversial officiating
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — In a high-stakes showdown on the hardwood, the Martin County Lady Cardinals faced a narrow defeat against Johnson Central, ending the game with a score of 55-51 on their home turf Jan. 29. The game, marked by its intensity and controversial officiating, saw the Lady Cardinals grappling with adversity from…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Dustin Stacy, 32, of Tomahawk, was arrested Tuesday on Route 645 in Inez for possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine). Chief Deputy Chris Kidd reported that Stacy was a passenger in a vehicle where the driver was arrested. Upon exiting the vehicle, Stacy…
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Hale, McKenzie and Davis receive offers from Alice Lloyd College
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Three Martin County basketball players received offers to play collegiate ball at Alice Lloyd College. Luke Hale, Brayden McKenzie and Peyton Davis all announced offers last week. Hale, a senior guard for the Cardinals, averages 23.5 points and four rebounds per game. He is shooting 45.6% from the…
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Marcum signs with Alice Lloyd Lady Eagles
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Katie Marcum #32, a dominant power forward/center for the Martin County Lady Cards, solidified her commitment to Coach John Mills and the Alice Lloyd Lady Eagles by signing a national letter of intent Feb. 2. Family, coaches and friends attended the signing ceremony at Martin County High School. Marcum is…
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Mooney calls for communication strategy
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — In a move towards enhancing community preparedness, Madison Mooney of LiKEN Knowledge is spearheading an initiative to develop a communication strategy to address emergencies such as the recent countywide water outage in Martin County. She is asking the community to join the initiative in two upcoming sessions: Feb.…
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Martin County court dockets (Jan. 29-Feb. 1)
Circuit Court INEZ — Judge John Kevin Holbrook heard the following cases Feb. 1 in Martin Circuit Court: Amy L. Blankenship (arraignment) — Drug paraphernalia-buy/possession; possession of marijuana; possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense (methamphetamine); first-degree possession of controlled substance (drug unspecified), first offense: Indictment information, warrant $5,000 cash. David Brown (arraignment) —…
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Martin County civil suits, deeds and marriages
Civil Suits INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office: LVNV Funding LLC vs. Randall Jude. LVNV Funding LLC vs. Darlene Reed. Cavalry SPV I LLC As Assignee of Synchr vs. Brand Maynard. Riverside Apartments vs. Kailei Bowens. Riverside Apartments vs. Rosanna Bowens. Riverside Apartments vs. Samantha…