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Martin County Cheerleaders shine at UCA camp
LEXINGTON — The Martin County High School Varsity Cheerleaders had a memorable experience attending their first Universal Cheerleaders Association camp in several years. The cheerleaders participated in the camp July 27-29 at the University of Kentucky, joining 25 other teams from Kentucky, Tennessee and Indiana. For the 25 cheerleaders on the squad, this camp proved…
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Martin County golfer Jake James battles at Dunbar Bulldog Invitational despite rainy conditions
LEXINGTON — Martin County High School golfer Jake James showed his talent at the Dunbar Bulldog Invitational held Thursday at Kearney Hills Golf Links. James made a strong debut in his first tournament of the 2023 season, finishing 22nd out of 83 with an impressive score of 84. The challenging course, set at a par…
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Former Eastern Kentucky correctional supervisor indicted for covering up assault of restrained inmate
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT LEXINGTON — A former sergeant at the Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex in West Liberty was indicted by a federal jury in Lexington for three counts of obstruction based on his alleged efforts to cover up the assault of a restrained inmate by multiple officers he supervised. The Justice Department announced the indictment…
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LÄZERTÄG crowdfunds vinyl release
BY PHILL BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LEXINGTON — After the acclaimed release of their ironically named debut album, “Bon Voyage,” LÄZERTÄG, the indie dream pop duo formed by Martin County natives Joe Dean Hinkle and LouRae Stacy, now embark on a new journey – a vinyl release of the new record. For those who caught the…
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Local duo LÄZERTÄG debuts with new single ‘Frolic’
BY PHILL BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LEXINGTON — Indie dream-pop duo LÄZERTÄG, comprised of Martin County natives Joe Dean Hinkle and LouRae Stacy, is set to transport listeners to a nearby dreamscape with their debut single “Frolic,” releasing June 1. Now based in Lexington, the duo has crafted a unique sonic blend that balances “creamy and…
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Double-digit first-half deficit ends Martin County’s Sweet 16 run [GALLERY]
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LEXINGTON — Martin County couldn’t dig out of a double-digit first-half deficit that ended its run in the Sweet 16 Thursday at Rupp Arena. Coach Jason James’ Cardinals fell 73-53 to a very athletic Frederick Douglass. “It was just an incredible experience for our guys,” James said of the team’s…
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Martin County Middle School Cardinals go to Sweet 16
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT LEXINGTON — Martin County Middle School coach Kevin Dials took the boys seventh-grade basketball team to play in the KBC Middle School State Tournament Feb. 3-5 in Lexington. Martin County went 3-2 and made it to the Sweet 16 out of 67 teams. The Cardinals lost a heartbreaker on a tip-in at…
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Martin County Football moves to District 7
LEXINGTON — The Martin County Cardinals move from District 8 to District 7 in the upcoming football season. The Kentucky High School Athletic Association met Jan. 18 in Lexington to approve the football realignment and revision for the 2023 and 2024 seasons. The board agreed to adopt a two-year alignment. District 7 teams include Floyd…