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Mason McCoy to continue football career at KCU
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Mason McCoy, a senior football player at Martin County High School, signed on April 18 to continue his academic and athletic career at Kentucky Christian University. He plans to study pre-law before attending law school. McCoy is the son of Steven and Michelle McCoy of Hode. He attained
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Prepare your Last Will & Testament at no cost April 30
INEZ — Martin County residents and their neighbors can prepare a Last Will & Testament at no cost by attending a free will-writing clinic April 30 at the Martin County Cooperative Extension Office. The Livelihoods Knowledge Exchange Network (LiKEN) will host the event, offering participants the opportunity to sit down with an attorney and draft
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Rural Revival Veterans Ride ahead of Oliver Anthony’s concert in Inez
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — As country singer Oliver Anthony brings his Rural Revival Project Street Concert Series to Inez on May 17, First Frontier Appalachian Trails is helping him turn the spotlight toward those who have served. Lara Mitchell Pack of First Frontier Appalachian Trails says the group is organizing an off-road
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First Frontier Appalachian trailhead welcomes first visitors—all the way from Iowa
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN DEBORD — First Frontier Appalachian Trails (FFAT) officially welcomed its first visitors to the newly opened trailhead on Davella Road in Debord last week—and the guests made quite the trip to get there. “This fine group of folks drove 11 hours from Iowa to come enjoy our trails,” said Lara
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School board renews RTIs, advances police force plans
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Board of Education highlighted student success and advanced several initiatives during its April 14 meeting, including renewal of elementary intervention teachers, progress toward forming a district police force, and approval of a student IT apprenticeship program. Following student recognitions (see related stories in this edition),
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Jonathan B. Kirk, 48, of Louisa, was arrested Monday on Dans Branch in Pilgrim on charges of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs, criminal mischief and terroristic threatening. Sheriff Kirk responded to a report of a Ford F-150
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Eden FPS team crowned state champion
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN After falling just short of the top prize last year, Eden Elementary’s Future Problem Solving team returned to the state stage with a renewed sense of purpose—and this time, they finished what they started. The Wildcats claimed the 2025 Kentucky state championship in Future Problem Solving. Their win marked a
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School board celebrates Eden’s dominant academic season
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Eden Elementary’s academic team took center stage ahead of the Martin County Board of Education’s April 14 meeting. The BOE recognized the team for an exceptional season of competition. The Wildcats swept every category at the District 116 Governor’s Cup and went on to finish as Region 29
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Healthy Happenings: Birth control made easy
BY DOROTHY DILLON Need birth control? Come see us at the Martin County Health Department. We’ve got you covered – no judgment, just care. Now available via telehealth. Martin County Health Department has partnered with Dayspring Women’s Health to provide free or low-cost birth control and reproductive health services for women/young adults. Services include: ✔
