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Joe Darrell Hammond Obituary
Joe Darrell Hammond 1946—2025 Joe Darrell Hammond, 79, of Louisville, formerly of Inez, passed peacefully Oct. 30, 2025, in Louisville. He was a beloved father, grandfather and devoted educator. Born Sept. 7, 1946, on Calf Creek in Martin County, he was the son of the late Mont and Mable Hammond. After growing up in Eastern
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Willis Ray Haws Obituary
Willis Ray Haws 1938—2025 Willis Ray Haws, formerly of Beauty, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, in Bean Station, Tennessee. Born July 28, 1938, in West Virginia, he was the son of the late Janie Blackburn and Hezekiah Haws. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Haws. Willis
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Clyde Stanley Jr. (‘Junior’) Obituary
Clyde Stanley Jr. (‘Junior’) 1953—2025 Clyde Stanley Jr. (“Junior”), 72, of Beauty, went home to the Lord peacefully Oct. 26, 2025, in Lexington. Born Oct. 13, 1953, he was the son of the late Clyde and Nizey (Sammons) Stanley. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Johnny Stanley and
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Football team recognized for PRIDE cleanup
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Magistrate Cody Slone brought members of the Martin County High School football team to the October fiscal court meeting for recognition of their participation in a PRIDE community cleanup. “We had 32 kids join in with us,” Slone said. “We picked up garbage alongside the road for 22
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Ayers appointed to regional industrial board, succeeds longtime chairman Mike Duncan
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Fiscal Court has approved Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty’s appointment of James Ayers to the board of the Big Sandy Regional Industrial Development Authority, following the resignation of founding board member and chairman Robert “Mike” Duncan due to health reasons. The Big Sandy Regional Industrial Development Authority,
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LIHEAP Fall Subsidy enrollment opens Nov. 3
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — As winter approaches, Kentucky households struggling with high heating costs may be eligible for assistance through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Fall Subsidy component. Enrollment begins Nov. 3 and runs through Dec. 12 on a first-come, first-served basis. Applicants must apply in person at local Community Action Program
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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
