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Lady Cards wrap up stellar season
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN ASHLAND — The Martin County Lady Cards finished their season as arguably one of the best middle school teams in the mountains. The B and C teams picked up wins over Boyd County on Sept. 25 to close out the season. The Cardinals had a convincing 26-12 win over the
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Inez Drug Store Player of the Week: Jarrod Haney
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School’s Jerrod Haney is the Inez Drug Store Player of the Week. The junior had an outstanding performance Friday in the Cardinals’ 48-18 win over Leslie County. Haney made his presence felt on both sides of the ball. He hauled in four receptions for 113
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Keathley, Dials visit U of L
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOUISVILLE — Martin County basketball standouts Braxton Keathley and Bryson Dials took an unofficial visit to the University of Louisville over the weekend. The backcourt duo toured facilities and met with members of the Cardinals coaching staff, including head coach Pat Kelsey and assistant Mitch Johnson. Keathley, a 6-foot-5 guard
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Lafferty visits Midway
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN MIDWAY — Martin County football star Crayson “Bones” Lafferty visited Midway University for an official trip, exploring the scenic campus known for its horses. The junior has previously made a name for himself on the defensive side leading Class 2A in total tackles last season with 189. This season, he
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Mills commits to Olivet Nazarene
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School shooting guard Eli Mills has made his college decision. After receiving multiple offers, Mills has committed to continue his basketball career at Olivet Nazarene University in Illinois. Mills, who also drew interest from Kentucky Christian University, announced his commitment following a strong junior season
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Mann, Spence receive college offers
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County baseball standouts Aidan Mann and Dylan Spence have each drawn attention from college programs. Mann picked up offers from Kentucky Christian University and the University of Pikeville, while Spence earned an offer from Kentucky Christian. Mann, a versatile player for the Cardinals, has showcased his skills
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ARH brings new women’s health services to Martin County
BY DIANE SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday in Inez marked a major step forward for women’s health care in Martin County. The Martin County Health Department and Appalachian Regional Health Care unveiled a new partnership to deliver monthly women’s and primary care services through the ARH Mobile Clinic. The mobile unit
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Martin County Schools Police Department adds second officer
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Schools Police Department has added a second officer to its ranks. Justin Bellamy of Lovely has joined the department, Police Chief Chris Kidd announced Monday. “The name will ring familiar to some,” Kidd said. “He worked with us for several months at the Martin County Sheriff’s
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Martin County BOE holds tax rates steady, balances $20.5M budget
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Board of Education will hold tax rates steady this year while balancing a $20.5 million budget for fiscal year 2026. The BOE voted unanimously Sept. 29 to keep the motor vehicle tax at 22.3 cents per $100 of assessed value, which District Treasurer Ernest Hale described
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Martin County arrest report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office made the following arrests: Harvey Mollett, 52, of Tomahawk, was arrested Monday on Route 40 in Tomahawk on a charge of criminal mischief, first degree. Deputy Jameson Wall responded to the scene of an accident on Route 40 involving a FedEx truck and Mollett’s four-wheeler. Mollett allegedly
