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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…
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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.…
