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Coach Glenn returns for Lady Cards Skills Academy
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County soccer players will once again have an opportunity to improve their game this summer as Coach Glenn returns to host the annual Lady Cards Skills Academy June 15-17. The three-day camp will be held at the Martin County High School football stadium and is open to…
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606 Firecrackers win Future Stars tourney
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PRESTONSBURG — The 606 Firecrackers endured a long, hot day on the diamond to capture the “6-7” Future Stars tournament championship June 7 at Stonecrest. Taking the field before 9 a.m. and playing until nearly 7 p.m., the Firecrackers battled through four games in temperatures approaching 100 degrees on the…
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Former CEO of Addiction Recovery Care federally indicted
by Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern June 4, 2026 To locate recovery services in Kentucky, visit https://findhelpnow.org/ky. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 988. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has a 24/7 helpline for people in need of mental health or substance use support: 1-800-662-4357. Tim Robinson, former chief executive officer of Addiction Recovery…
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Martin County grand jury indicts eight on felony charges
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County grand jury returned 10 indictments against eight individuals June 4. Charges range from sexual abuse and drug trafficking to burglary, bail jumping and flagrant nonsupport. James Hubert Lee Presley, 42, of Inez, was indicted on a charge of flagrant nonsupport, a Class D felony. The…
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Martin County arrest report
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s office reported the following arrests: Charlene Renay Carter, 35, of Pilgrim, was arrested June 9 on a warrant for contempt of court. David Joshua Brown, 40, of Lovely, was arrested June 9 in Paintsville on two indictment warrants charging him with fleeing or evading police…
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Rescued falcon gets second chance
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — What began as an ordinary Tuesday morning turned into a wildlife rescue after Roy White spotted a group of buzzards circling over a falcon along Turkey Creek Road. Concerned that the bird was injured or in distress, White investigated and found the young raptor on the ground. The…
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Blueprint Kentucky to host final Martin County planning session Thursday
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Residents will have one final opportunity this week to help shape a new strategic plan for Martin County during a community meeting hosted by Blueprint Kentucky. The planning session is scheduled for 6-8 p.m. Thursday, June 11, at the Old Courthouse in Inez. According to organizers, the meeting will provide…
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FedEx truck hits three vehicles on Buck Creek
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A collision involving a FedEx truck and three other vehicles shut down KY 40 on Buck Creek Mountain for several hours Friday evening, forcing traffic to detour through KY 2032. According to preliminary reports, the FedEx truck was traveling westbound when it crossed into the eastbound lane and…
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Virginia man arrested in Inez
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — A Virginia man was arrested June 3 after Kentucky State Police stopped him for speeding on KY 645 in Inez. William Anthony Cockrell, 25, of Wirtz, Virginia, was charged with speeding 15 mph over the limit, operating on a suspended or revoked operator’s license, failure to surrender a revoked operator’s…
