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Martin County honors lifelong residents and business owners Danny and Doris Mooney
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — In a heartfelt ceremony preceding the fiscal court meeting Thursday, Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty and the Martin County Magistrates honored Danny and Doris Mooney, lifelong residents and business owners of Inez. Lafferty began by recounting the couple’s journey, noting that they met over 64 years ago in high school…
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Residents can donate blood July 1 in Inez
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Residents of Martin County have the opportunity to contribute to the summer blood supply by donating blood Monday, July 1. The Kentucky Blood Center’s mobile blood drive is scheduled to take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the gymnasium at the Collier Center. All donors will receive a…
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Women’s semi-pro basketball team comes to Inez
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Hall of Famer Carla Booth continues to bring history to Inez. The OnPoint Ballers owner has started a women’s semi-pro basketball team in the Women’s American Basketball Association and will play four games at Martin County High School. The team features some players who are well-known…
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Cardinals dominate summer basketball with 17-5 record
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County High School boys basketball squad caught some eyes over the past month during summer basketball games. Head coach Jason “JJ” James traveled to multiple states and hosted games in Inez for an overall 17-5 record. “I think we found out we are going to be…
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Lady Cards finish summer play
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Head Coach Robin Newsome and the Lady Cards wrapped up their summer play with the arrival of the KHSAA dead period. Potential, confidence and improvement are a few of the things Coach saw from her team. The squad recently dominated Tug Valley 55-29 and Hurley 68-26 when traveling…
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Player of the Week
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Kenadi Fannin is the Tommy’s Auto Sales Player of the Week. Fannin was voted as the starting pitcher for the Martin County 12U All-Stars softball team. The squad traveled to Lawrence County for a district tournament on June 19 and 20. With temperatures near the 100-degree mark, Fannin…
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MCHS cheer camp sees large turnout
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County High School Cheerleaders held their Mini Cheer Camp June 17-19 in Inez. Forty-five upcoming Cardinals between the ages of 3 and 13 attended the annual camp. Each girl learned two sideline cheers, a dance and a floor cheer. During halftime of the first Martin County…
