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Cal Ripken registration deadline Feb. 28
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Sign-ups are underway for the Martin County KY Cal Ripken League with registration ending Feb. 28 and Opening Day set for April 11. The league will offer four age-based divisions this spring: Tee Ball for ages 4-5, Coach Pitch for ages 6-8, Cal Ripken Baseball for ages 9-12, and
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Brenda Carol (Webb) Moore Obituary
Brenda Moore 1951—2026 Brenda Carol (Webb) Moore, 73, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Feb. 14, 2026, passing away peacefully at her home surrounded by family. Born March 5, 1951, she was a woman of profound faith and a “servant’s heart.” She was a longtime, faithful member of Freedom Freewill Baptist Church,
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Clayton Jarrell Speakman Obituary
Clayton Jarrell Speakman 1985—2026 Clayton Jarrell Speakman, 40, of Inez, passed away Feb. 13, 2026, at UK Hospital in Lexington, surrounded by his family and friends. Born Nov. 19, 1985, he was the son of Sandy Mills and the late Timothy Speakman. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Tammy Speakman, who passed
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John Robinson Obituary
John Robinson 1933—2026 John Robinson, 93, of Inez, passed away Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, at the Jordan Center in Louisa. Born Jan. 16, 1933, in Inez, he was the son of the late Amos Robinson and Laura Bell Endicott Robinson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Lucy Robinson,
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Dollie Jane (Janie) Anderson Mills Obituary
Dollie Jane (Janie) Anderson Mills 1943—2026 Dollie Jane (Janie) Anderson Mills, 82, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, following a brief illness. Janie was born Feb. 19, 1943, in Inez, Kentucky, to the late J.B. and Dollie Anderson. She devoted her life to her family as a homemaker.
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Charles Wendell Howard Obituary
Charles Wendell Howard 1935—2025 It is with a broken heart that we announce the passing of our precious dad, Wendell Charles Howard, who departed this life Feb. 10, 2026. Dad was blessed with 90 years of life. He was full of life, always on the go and loved to tell stories about his life’s adventures.
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Break the Vape: Quit help is free
BY DOROTHY DILLON Here in Martin County, we care about the health and well-being of every person in our community, from our youth to our adults and families. Vaping may seem harmless or trendy, but the reality is much more serious. Many electronic cigarettes contain nicotine, a highly addictive substance that can harm developing brains
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State announces $20,000 for Martin County heritage exhibits
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Martin County Fiscal Court will receive $20,000 in state grant funding to create interpretive exhibits on President Lyndon B. Johnson’s historic “War on Poverty” visit to Inez in 1964, the Kentucky Heritage Council (KHC) announced Friday. The KHC said the second and final round of America250KY Sub-Grant Awards will provide
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Martin County storms past Paintsville 93-77; Dials joins 1,000-point club
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Bryson Dials scored his 1,000th career point in highlight fashion, leading Martin County (16-7) to a 93-77 win over Paintsville (11-12) at home Feb. 11 to stay unbeaten in 57th District play. Coach Jason “JJ” James’ Cardinals improved to 6-0 in the 57th District and 9-0 against 15th Region
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Tennessee man to pay nearly $10K for hunting violations in Martin County
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Tennessee man will pay nearly $10,000 in fines, court costs and restitution after pleading guilty Feb. 2 in Martin Circuit Court to five hunting-related offenses in Martin County last fall. Court records show Tanner Smelcer, 24, of Beas Lane Hollow Road in Sevierville, Tennessee, pleaded guilty to
