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Local author to host book launch Saturday at Movies on Main
Local author and speaker Joseph Little will host the official launch of his debut memoir, “Me and Poverty: A Journey of Inspiration and Escape,” on Saturday, July 27, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the lobby of Movies on Main at the Collier Center in Inez. He invites the public to attend the free…
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Martin County court docket
INEZ — Judge Kevin Holbrook heard the following cases July 17 in Martin Circuit Court: Joe Allen Evans (bond forfeiture hearing-motion to revoke bond) — Assault, second degree-domestic violence; persistent felony offender, first degree: Set for evidentiary hearing 8/7/25 at 10:59 a.m. James Hackney (change of plea) — Complicity burglary, second degree: Amended to burglary…
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Martin County civil suits, deeds and marriages
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported 12 civil suits filed in her office from July 11 to July 17. Meanwhile, Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported seven deeds and one marriage recorded in her office from July 10 to July 17. Civil Suits Republic Finance LLC vs. Judy Jude. DNF Associates LLC vs.…
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Big Sticks travel team captures ring
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Big Sticks 11U baseball team out of Martin County stormed through the Christmas in July tournament on July 13 going 3-0 to claim the tournament championship. The Big Sticks opened the tourney with a 4-3 win over the Pirates 11U sparked by Jonah Mills’ late-game solo home…
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Wells reflects on first season at Union; former Cardinals standout wins educational scholarship
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN BARBOURVILLE — Former Martin County Cardinal Bryston Wells is making the most of his opportunity at Union College. After earning playing time as a freshman and excelling in the classroom, he has been rewarded for his dedication. Wells is one of only four recipients out of 1,800 applicants to receive…
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Tommy’s Auto Sales Player of the Week: 11U Big Sticks
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The 11U Big Sticks travel team is the Tommy’s Auto Sales Player of the Week. The club secured a ring after capturing the Christmas in July tournament July 13 in Flemingsburg. The squad squeaked by the Pirates 4-3 in the opening round. With a 3-1 win over the…
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Registration opens July 22 for Popup Driver Licensing event in Lovely
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT Registration opens July 22 at 8 a.m. for a Popup Driver Licensing event set for Aug. 5 in Lovely. The event will take place at the Rufus Reed Public Library, 1442 Riverfront Road for residents of Martin County. Appointments are offered on a first-come, first-served basis and must be made online: drive.ky.gov/Drivers/Pages/Popup-Map.aspx…
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Six indicted in Martin County
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County grand jury handed down indictments Thursday against six individuals in cases ranging from fentanyl trafficking to promoting prison contraband. John Pack, 39, of Kermit, West Virginia, is facing multiple drug trafficking charges, including importing fentanyl/carfentanil, trafficking in the first degree (fentanyl), trafficking in a controlled…
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Martin County Water District sues Big Sandy ADD for $1M+ over failed water project
BY LISA STAYTON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Water District (MCWD) filed a lawsuit Thursday against the Big Sandy Area Development District (BSADD). The water district is seeking more than $1 million in damages over what it describes as years of mismanagement on a long-delayed infrastructure project. The complaint, filed in Martin Circuit…
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No phone zone: School board adopts policy prohibiting cellphones during instructional time
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Sweeping new state laws are changing the way students and teachers in Martin County communicate, use their phones, and engage with technology in the classroom. Senate Bill 181 and House Bill 208 — which target cellphone use and electronic communications in schools — took center stage Monday during…
