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Cardinals fall in heated 2A District 8 title game
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Class 2A District 8 championship Friday night between Martin County and Prestonsburg delivered a full dose of football drama. A night full of big plays, a controversial incident, and a crowd on edge from start to finish as the Blackcats escaped Inez with a 36–30 win. Prestonsburg wasted
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Maynard surpasses 5,000 career yards
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County senior quarterback Devan Maynard reached a major career milestone Friday night. He surpassed 5,000 total yards in his high school football career during the Cardinals’ matchup against Prestonsburg. Maynard has been a dominant force for the Cardinals throughout his career. He has excelled both through the air
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Keathley attends sold-out game day visit to Furman
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN GREENVILLE, S.C. — Martin County newcomer Braxton Keathley spent his day Oct. 25 soaking up a big-time basketball atmosphere. The 2027 top recruit attended a sold-out matchup between Furman and Alabama as part of a game day visit at Furman University in South Carolina. The 6-foot-5, 190-pound point guard is entering
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Community rallies to help Maynard reach All-American Bowl
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County senior Devan Maynard is just one step away from playing on a national stage at the Blue-Grey All-American Bowl in Dallas this December, and the community is rallying behind him to help raise the $3,000 he needs to make the trip a reality. The 6-foot-4, 210-pound standout
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Inez Drug Store Player of the Week: Devan Maynard
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School’s Devan Maynard is the Inez Drug Store Player of the Week. The senior quarterback turned in a stellar performance Friday night in Martin County’s 2A showdown against Prestonsburg. Maynard had three touchdowns on the ground and collected 113 yards on 23 carries. His air
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Martin County boys No. 3, girls No. 2 in preseason poll
Three boys, one girl in top 10 BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County basketball is entering the 2025–26 season with high expectations after both the boys and girls teams earned top spots in the 15th Region Coaches Association preseason rankings. Coach Jason JJ James’ boys team landed at No. 3 behind Johnson Central
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Martin County arrest report
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Brian Howell, 46, of Inez, was arrested Oct. 23 on Yellow Creek Road in Martin County for possession of a controlled substance, first degree (methamphetamine). Sheriff John Kirk and deputies were conducting a knock-and-talk on a separate case when the
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UK to present water study findings in Martin County
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — University of Kentucky researchers will return to Martin County next week to present findings from a five-year study on drinking water safety and disinfection byproducts (DBPs), continuing a research effort that began with a pilot study in 2018. The Mountain Drinking Water Study report-back meetings will take place
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Halloween on Wolf Creek: Carters yard of haunting
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PILGRIM — By any October measure, Pilgrim’s most theatrical Halloween spectacle glows from a yard along North Wolf Creek Road. At 2763, the Carter home has become a full-blown haunted attraction—equal parts craft, tradition, and love letter to the community. For three years running, Debbie Carter and her family have
