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Martin County storms past Sayre in Lankster Classic
Keathley posts double-double BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LEXINGTON — Martin County tallied another win Sunday night in the Republic Bank–Sayre School Lankster Classic. Coach Jason “JJ” James’ Cardinals defeated host Sayre 69-41 on day 2 of the winter break tournament. They advance to a Monday game against Oldham. Braxton Keathley fired in 34 points on
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Martin County routs Kentucky Country Day
Keathley sets school record BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LEXINGTON — Braxton Keathley delivered a historic shooting performance Saturday night as Martin County defeated Kentucky Country Day 92-64 in the Republic Bank–Sayre School Lankster Classic. Keathley set a new Martin County school record by knocking down 12 3-pointers. He finished with a red-hot 42 points on
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Keathley rains 3s, sets school record as Martin County rolls at Lankster Classic
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LEXINGTON — Braxton Keathley set a new Martin County High School record Saturday with 12 made 3-pointers. He poured in 42 points in the Cardinals’ dominant 92-64 win over Kentucky Country Day in game 1 of the Republic Bank Coach Lankster Classic at Sayre. Keathley was nearly automatic from deep,
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KSP Post 9 officers receive honors
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT LEXINGTON — Three officers from Kentucky State Police Post 9 Pikeville were among those receiving top honors Friday in Lexington as the KSP recognized 61 troopers, detectives and officers for acts of valor and service that went beyond the line of duty. Trooper Nicholas Taylor, a three-year veteran, is the Trooper of
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Dials Brothers secure historic state tennis win
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LEXINGTON — The Martin County High School boys doubles team of Bryson Dials and Connor Dials made history May 27. They became the first tennis players from the school to win a match at the KHSAA state tournament at the Lexington Tennis Club. The Dials brothers defeated 14th Region champ
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Martin County caps season with state placer, top-three 1A finish
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LEXINGTON — Martin County’s wrestling squad walked away with a state placer and a top 3 finish among 1A schools Saturday at the KHSAA State Tournament in Lexington’s Alltech Arena. The event marked the close of a fantastic 2024-2025 season for Coach Josh Muncy’s Cardinals. At the heart of the
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Markey Cancer Center’s ACTION program expands reach to five Appalachian counties
BY ELIZABETH CHAPIN LEXINGTON — The University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center’s Appalachian Career Training in ONcology (ACTION) has expanded its impact – this year including students from five previously unrepresented Appalachian counties. Launched in 2016, ACTION is aimed at addressing the cancer burden in Appalachian Kentucky by preparing and inspiring high school and college
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Kentucky man sentenced for COVID relief fraud
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT LEXINGTON — A Lexington man has been sentenced to 37 months in prison for obtaining Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) under false pretenses, U.S. Attorney Carlton S. Shier IV announced Monday. Neal Harris, 57, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Karen Caldwell for eight counts of wire fraud. His co-defendant, Kelly Harris,
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Dials brothers compete at state tennis tournament
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LEXINGTON — Martin County’s Bryson Dials and Connor Dials traveled to the University of Kentucky to play in the 2024 KHSAA state tennis tournament in the singles division May 28. Connor was matched against Landon McDuffee from Daviess County in the round of 64. The Martin County player put up
