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Martin County civil suits, deeds and marriages
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported 13 civil suits filed in her office Nov. 14-20. Meanwhile Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported seven deeds and one marriage recorded in her office through Nov. 20. Civil Suits Charles Davis vs. Sandra Morrison et al. Charles Davis vs. Bradley Johnson et al. Charles Davis vs.
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Farm Bureau donates $500 to Senior Citizens Center
The Martin County Senior Citizens Center received a generous $500 donation from the Kentucky Farm Bureau of Inez to support local programs for older adults. LT Preece presented the check to the staff last week. Senior Citizens Center Director Jennifer Crum said the center is grateful for the support.
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Man’s flight in Warfield prompts school shutdown, ends in two arrests
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — A man’s flight from an apartment complex Monday afternoon on Hode Road prompted Warfield Elementary School to shut down while Martin County Sheriff’s deputies searched the area. Deputy J.C. Kirk said he was patrolling the complex after law enforcement received a tip that a subject linked to a
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Stanley harvests 7-point buck
Minzie Stanley of Pigeon Roost shows off the 7-point buck she harvested on Pigeon Roost in Martin County. (Citizen photo by Roger Smith)
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Martin County Schools post gains on state assessments
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Schools posted steady academic gains on the 2025 Kentucky Summative Assessment. Every school in the district either maintained or improved its performance rating under the state’s accountability system. The Kentucky Summative Assessment, administered annually to students in grades 3–8, 10 and 11, measures achievement in reading,
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Lady Cards eye another title
Preseason test at Kennadi Mollett game in Zip Zone BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Fresh off an All ‘A’ regional championship and a 16-10 season (11-5 region, 3-4 district), Martin County brings back interior size and perimeter shooting, plus a senior backcourt determined to lead. The Lady Cards outscored opponents 1,396–1,275 last year behind
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Sturgill’s 21 points lead MCMS to win
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN HI HAT — Martin County Middle School came out of the gate and blitzed South Floyd. The Cards had a big night from Kooper Sturgill to notch a 39-21 varsity win Nov. 13 at the Raiders’ gym. The Cardinals set the tone early, racing out to a 12-3 lead after
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Cardinal Madness set for Nov. 20
Dinner tickets available BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Basketball fans are expected to pack the gym Nov. 20 for Cardinal Madness at Martin County High School. The preseason event will showcase the Cardinals and Lady Cards. The evening-long slate will feature elementary, middle school and high school teams, along with a dunk contest, 3-point
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Preece commits to KCU
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School senior volleyball player Kristin Preece has made her college choice, verbally committing to continue her career at Kentucky Christian University. Preece, a key contributor and leader for the Lady Cardinals, said the school’s faith-based environment was the first thing that drew her in. “What caught
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Mountain Citizen wins Tom and Pat Gish Award for courage, integrity and tenacity
BY AL CROSS A scrappy little newspaper that has fought for more than 30 years for clean water and open government in its Appalachian county is the winner of the 2025 Tom and Pat Gish Award for courage, integrity and tenacity in rural journalism. The Mountain Citizen is a weekly paper serving the 11,000 people
