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Alyssa Mullins to continue softball career at UPIKE
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School senior Alyssa Mullins is taking the next step in both her academic and athletic career. Mullins signed with the University of Pikeville on April 10 to continue her softball career while pursuing a degree in nursing. “It means a lot to me,” Mullins said.
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Martin County baseball shows flashes despite losses
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN The Martin County Cardinals endured a challenging three-game stretch last week, falling to Belfry, Powell County and Prestonsburg. BHS 15, MC 0 (4 innings) Martin County was limited to just two hits in a four-inning loss to Belfry in the 15th Region All “A” Classic, April 7. Brayden Hammond went
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PSC opens enforcement case over Martin County Water District unapproved truck lease
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN FRANKFORT — The Kentucky Public Service Commission has opened a formal investigation into the Martin County Water District, five current or former commissioners and an Alliance Water Resources manager over allegations the utility entered into a truck lease without first obtaining state approval required by law. In a March 31
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Martin County Soil and Water Conservation honors students at Art & Writing Contest Banquet
INEZ — The Martin County Soil and Water Conservation District recognized students from across the county April 7 during its annual Art & Writing Contest Banquet, honoring participation and top entries in this year’s competition. Students from local elementary, middle and high schools attended the banquet at the Martin County Cooperative Extension Services office, where
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Legislation heads to governor with nearly $26 million for Martin County water, sewer projects
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN FRANKFORT — Legislation that would release $25.8 million for eight Martin County water and sewer projects cleared the Kentucky General Assembly on Tuesday, moving to Gov. Andy Beshear. The measure, House Joint Resolution 81, would release $52,502,260 statewide in previously appropriated funding through Kentucky’s Water and Wastewater Assistance for Troubled
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Big Sandy Area CAP reports $1.6 million in winter heating aid
INEZ — Big Sandy Area Community Action Program helped more than 4,300 households avoid losing heat this winter, distributing more than $1.6 million in emergency energy assistance across its five-county service region through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program’s Winter Crisis component. According to an impact statement released by the agency, 4,312 households received help
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Popup licensing events set for Martin County
Martin County residents will have two more chances this year to handle driver licensing needs closer to home, as driver licensing popup events return to public libraries. Events are scheduled for Aug. 4 at Rufus Reed Public Library, 1442 Riverfront Road, in Lovely and for Oct. 6 at Martin County Public Library in Inez. Registration
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Martin County court docket
INEZ — Judge John T. Chafin heard the following cases April 6 and 7 in Martin District Court: Kayla R. Christian (arraignment) — Operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial conference 5/19/26 at 9:30 a.m. Isaiah Michael Hodge (arraignment) — Operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license; failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security first;
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Martin County civil suits, deeds and marriages
INEZ — The Martin Circuit Clerk’s Office reported 10 civil suits filed from April 3 to April 4. Meanwhile the Martin County Clerk’s Office reported five deeds and one marriage recorded through April 8: Civil Suits Linda Harmon vs. Donnie Harmon. Charles Davis vs. Barbara Bailey et al. Credit Acceptance Corp vs. Robert A. Williamson.
