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Accountability applies to everyone or it means nothing
Here in Martin County, people say they want accountability. Some mean it 100% while others mean it only until accountability lands on someone they know. There is tension in that. Residents want better roads, clean water, safe public spaces, honest spending and lawful decisions. They want government to work and public officials to do what…
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Marcum, Jewell selected for 2026 Rogers Scholars
Martin County’s Brayden Marcum and Elaina Jewell are among 100 students from 45 Kentucky counties selected for the 2026 Rogers Scholars program. The two rising high school juniors will join students from across Southern and Eastern Kentucky in the summer leadership program, which focuses on entrepreneurship, leadership development and career exploration. Other students selected from…
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Morehead State announces scholarship for nontraditional biology majors
The Morehead State University Foundation has created the Surmont Family Biology Scholarship, a new fund to help MSU students pursuing a degree in biology. This endowment was made possible through a generous gift from Joe and Sherry Surmont (Class of 2015, 2018). The couple founded the scholarship to honor Joe’s parents, Al (Class of 1980, 1990) and Helen Surmont, for…
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Diabetes Connection 2026 to focus on benefits of physical activity
BY LAKEAN MEADE The Martin County Health Department, in partnership with Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) and Aetna Better Health of Kentucky, will host Diabetes Connection 2026 on April 30 at 10 a.m. at the Martin County Health Department located at 136 Rockcastle Road in Inez. This free educational session will focus on the benefits of…
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SOAR to host April 28 hiring event with WECTEC, Westinghouse affiliate
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR) and the Eastern Kentucky Talent Network will host a regional hiring event April 28 connecting Eastern Kentucky workers with skilled trades, manufacturing and energy-sector opportunities, including positions with WECTEC Staffing Services, a Westinghouse affiliate. The event is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 28,…
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Mullins visits college
Posted by Brittni McCoy Martin County High School football player Kendal Mullins had his first college visit Saturday at West Virginia State. He attended a junior day at a spring game. (Courtesy photo)
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Braxton Keathley earns MaxPreps All-American honorable mention
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Braxton Keathley continues to add to a historic high school career, earning All-American honorable mention honors from MaxPreps. Only 30 players across the country made the cut for the highly touted list. The Martin County High School junior guard has established himself as one of the nation’s most…
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Martin County Lady Cards outslug Fairview
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Martin County High School softball picked up a 17-16 win over Fairview before dropping contests to Belfry and Johnson Central. MC 17, FHS 16 The Lady Cardinals earned one of their most thrilling wins of the season, outlasting Fairview in a 17-16 slugfest. Martin County totaled 17 hits in the…
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NCAA Bracket Challenge winners announced
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Charlotte McCoy and Jesse Wellman emerged as champions in this year’s Mountain Citizen NCAA Tournament bracket challenge. Charlotte McCoy claimed the men’s bracket title with 140 points, narrowly edging Debbie McCoy, who finished with 138. Tawny Smith followed with 134, while Allen Daniels (127), Dana McCoy (126), and Bryson Dials…
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Martin County Middle School soccer drops two close matches
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN It was a challenging week for the Martin County Middle School girls soccer team as the Lady Cardinals dropped a pair of matches against Belfry and Lawrence County. Martin County opened the week on the road April 7 at Belfry Middle School, marking the program’s first trip to face the…
