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Two inmates convicted in Martin County could gain early release
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Two inmates convicted in Martin County and several in surrounding counties could become eligible for early release after a Franklin County judge struck down part of Kentucky’s Safer Kentucky Act, a ruling the state’s top prosecutor warns could free more than 240 violent offenders statewide. Attorney General Russell
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15-year-old driver’s permit applicants must start at KSP website
FRANKFORT — With the new state law, House Bill 15, allowing 15-year-olds to earn their driver’s permits, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises applicants that they must start at the Kentucky State Police (KSP) website — not the KYTC Driver Licensing Regional Offices. Any 15-year-old who scheduled an appointment with the KYTC should cancel and
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Vision screenings required for driver’s license renewal starting Jan. 1
Starting Jan. 1, 2025, Kentuckians renewing their driver’s licenses will be required to undergo a vision screening. The mandate stems from legislation passed during the 2021 General Assembly and signed into law by Gov. Andy Beshear. “We know this will be a change for license holders when it’s time to renew every four or eight
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Martin County civil suits
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following lawsuits filed in her office Oct. 4-10: Citizens Bank of Kentucky vs. Ronnie Mills et al. George T. Maynard vs. Bonnie Sue Maynard. Holly Kinser vs. Benjamin A. Kinser. CHFS Sys Acct KY Foster Care vs. Kyle Safford. Alana M. Maynard vs. Jennifer L. Enyard.
