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Martin County court dockets
INEZ — Judge John Kevin Holbrook heard cases June 4 in Martin Circuit Court, while Judge John T. Chafin heard cases June 2 in Martin District Court. Circuit Court Marsha Patrick Fletcher (change of plea-motion to dismiss) — Bail jumping, first degree: Sustained. Marsha Patrick Fletcher (change of plea-motion to dismiss) — Bail jumping, first…
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John Ed Mollett Obituary
John Ed Mollett 1962—2026 John Ed Mollett, age 63, of Debord, passed away June 7, 2026. Born June 14, 1962, in Martin County, he was the son of the late John Mollett Jr. and Avenille (Delong) Mollett. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by eight siblings: Dorothy Goble, Kimberly (Kenny), Wanda…
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Enjoy ‘this’ summer
BY DR. GLENN MOLLETTE Summer arrives slowly and disappears quickly. This all depends on where you live, of course. If you are in Southern Florida, Texas, Arizona or California, then warm and very hot days are almost always a part of life. For those of us a little farther north, we know about long winters…
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Health department launches youth internship program
BY DOROTHY DILLON The Martin County Health Department is excited to announce the launch of the YOU MATTER Appalachia Summer Internship Program. This summer, 37 interns ranging from high school students to early college students are participating in this unique opportunity designed to develop leadership skills, explore career pathways, and strengthen connections within the community.…
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Eden FPS team heads to world finals this week
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A team of Eden Elementary students is preparing to represent Martin County on the world stage after earning the first berth in county history to the Future Problem Solving (FPS) International Conference. The school’s junior division Future Problem Solving team — Paige Stafford, Parker Stafford, Peyton Crum and…
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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…
