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Grand jury indicts six in Martin County: Theft, drugs, terroristic threatening
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County grand jury handed up indictments Oct. 2 charging six defendants in cases ranging from theft and receiving stolen property to drug trafficking and terroristic threatening. Shawn Moore, 46, of Inez, stands accused of theft of a motor vehicle registration plate (a Class D felony). The indictment
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Evans qualifies for state golf tournament
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PRESTONSBURG — Martin County High School’s Kenadie Evans is heading to the KHSAA State Golf Tournament after finishing fifth at the 11th Region Tournament at Stonecrest Golf Course on Sept. 22. The senior fired an 89 to secure her spot among the state’s best. Teammate Mia James came up just
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Martin County Youth football sweeps week
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County youth football continued its strong season last week with wins over Pike Central and Flat Gap. On Sept. 22, the A team followed with a hard-fought 6-0 victory. Blaine Williams connected with Raylan Preston for an 80-yard touchdown that stood as the game-winner. The B team
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Warfield Elementary School honors Students of the Month
WARFIELD — Principal Jessica Jewell, teachers and staff released the September 2025 Students of the Month at Warfield Elementary School. Star students include Hunter Bowen, Oakland Burke, Ava Harmon, Payton Harmon, Madix Jarrell, Jaxon Mann, Zoey Murphy, Paxton Pauley, Logan Prince, Emma Sprong, Cali Stacy, Liam Trout and Maci Yates. Warfield Elementary congratulates its Students
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Inez Elementary School recognizes Students & Staff of the Month
INEZ — Principal Amanda Fields, along with teachers and staff, recently announced the September 2025 Students & Staff of the Month at Inez Elementary School. The following students and staff made the list. Kindergarten Mrs. Becky Cain — Addison Haney Mrs. Sara Moore — Alta Summers First Grade Ms. Robynn Haney — Skyanna Jackson Second
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Martin County surpluses Turkey Park, accepts Sheriff’s $6.42M tax settlement
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Fiscal Court is selling the land at Turkey Park. Magistrates voted Thursday to advertise for bids while exploring plans for a new park with river access on Turkey Creek. This decision follows the county’s previous decision to permanently close the park due to frequent flooding that had left
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Man allegedly takes clothes off, gets arrested for drugs
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — A bizarre call about a man stripping down to his underwear at a Warfield business ended with the suspect facing a slate of drug charges Friday. Martin County Sheriff John Kirk responded to the complaint around 4:45 p.m. He found 36-year-old Sherman J. Vance III of Dingess, West
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Narcan kiosks give residents 24/7 access to lifesaving medication
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Residents in Martin County now have round-the-clock access to Narcan through two newly installed kiosks, one outside the health department in Inez and another at Dempsey Housing in Warfield. The initiative, led by local nonprofit Thrive Community Coalition in partnership with the Martin County Health Department, Mountain Comprehensive
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Martin County arrest report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Scott Hazlett, 61, of Hyden, was arrested Sunday on West Main Street in Inez for driving on a DUI-suspended license, failure to produce an insurance card, no tail lamps, and a bench warrant out of Leslie County. Deputy Jameson Wall stopped Hazlett around
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Martin County Drug Court attains certification
INEZ — Kentucky Specialty Courts announced Sept. 4 that the Martin County program has earned certification for implementing best practices that drive successful participant outcomes. “The Martin County Drug Court staff is proud to achieve this certification,” said Martin District Judge John T. Chafin, who volunteers to serve Drug Court. “We will continue to work
