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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
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Healthy Happenings: You may qualify for WIC
BY DOROTHY DILLON Every child deserves a healthy start — and WIC helps make that possible. The WIC Program provides families with access to nutritious foods, breastfeeding support, and education that helps children grow strong from the very beginning. WIC benefits can be used at local stores, and the WIC Shopper app makes keeping track
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Martin County court docket
Inez — Judge John T. Chafin heard the following cases Oct. 21 in Martin District Court: Ashley Copley (motion to set aside bench warrant) — Granted, credit $200, balance $453: All other traffic offenses not listed: Failure to appear, reset show cause 10/6/26 at 10 a.m. Dovie Ann Daniels (arraignment) — Failure to wear seat
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Martin County civil suits, deeds and marriages
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported eight civil suits filed Oct. 17-23 in her office. Meanwhile, Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported nine deeds and four marriages recorded in her office through Oct. 23. Civil Suits Margie McKinney vs. Elizabeth Marshall. Freedom Mortgage Corporation vs. George Newsome IV. Pennymac Loan
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Vada Muncy Obituary
Vada Muncy 1942—2025 Vada Magdalene (Delong) Muncy, age 82, of Beauty, gained her angel wings and passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home Oct. 23, 2025. Born Dec. 9, 1942, in Inez, she was the daughter of the late William Delong and Hazel Irene (Newsome) Delong. Vada was devoted to her family and
