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Hall of Fame career comes full circle as Robin Newsome retires
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — When Robin Newsome first picked up a basketball in Lovely, girls basketball in Kentucky looked much different from what it does today. The opportunities were fewer. The spotlight was smaller. The resources were limited. Over the next five decades, Newsome would not only witness the growth of girls…
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Martin County duo shines at D1 Savage All-American Games
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Martin County’s Braxten Pack and Chucky Leonard recently competed in the D1 Savage All-American Games held May 23-24 in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Pack showcased his versatility by playing defensive end, outside linebacker and quarterback. Leonard anchored the line at offensive and defensive tackle. Representing the eighth-grade White Team,…
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Funding debate turns tense at Big Sandy regional jail
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — A request for Martin County and three neighboring counties to help pay a $227,374 liability and workers’ compensation insurance premium for the Big Sandy Regional Detention Center opened a wider discussion about the jail’s finances, operating costs and what could happen if a county refused to contribute. During…
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Martin County arrest report
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s office reported the following arrests: Robert Moore, 50, of Tomahawk, went to jail May 31 after his arrest on Old Middle Fork Road in Inez. He faces charges of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, first, and operating an all-terrain vehicle on…
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Fireworks July 4 in Inez
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT For 250 years, America has celebrated freedom. In Inez, the sky will celebrate too. The Inez Volunteer Fire Department will continue one of Martin County’s favorite Independence Day traditions Saturday, July 4, with its annual fireworks display in downtown Inez. Jarrod Slone, Inez firefighter and Martin County Tourism board member, said the…
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The future is leaving the parking lot
Friday night, 133 members of the Martin County High School Class of 2026 walked across the stage at Cardinal Stadium and into a future that is both uncertain and full of possibility. For many of us, it is difficult to remember a time when these graduates were not part of our community’s daily life. We…
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Fitch, Shearer wed in Cincinnati ceremony
The families of Dylan Michael Fitch and Mila Layne Shearer are pleased to announce their marriage May 29, 2026. The couple exchanged vows in a ceremony at The Monastery Event Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, surrounded by family and friends. Following the ceremony, a reception honored the newlyweds. The couple will reside in Huntsville, Alabama. Dylan,…
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School board recognizes national JAG competitors
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Board of Education honored nationally recognized Jobs for America’s Graduates students during its May meeting, spotlighting middle and high school teams that placed among the nation’s best at last month’s National Career Development Conference in Salt Lake City. Martin County students continued a streak of…
