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Inez man’s interference ends in jail cell
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — A man’s Tuesday took a hard left into a jail cell Tuesday in Inez when he tried to stop law enforcement from interviewing an alleged domestic violence victim. Chief Deputy Chris Kidd, accompanied by Martin County Sheriff John Kirk, rolled up on a welfare check just past noon on Route
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Allen Arterrius, 35, of Debord, was arrested Friday on a fugitive from another state warrant. Chief Deputy Chris Kidd served the warrant at the United States Penitentiary Big Sandy in Debord. Brian Dale Lowe, 554, of Pilgrim, was arrested Thursday in Pilgrim for
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Martin County court docket for Dec. 10
INEZ — Judge Brett Butcher heard the following cases Dec. 10 in Martin District Court: Shonda Crum (arraignment) — Possession of a controlled substance, first degree, first offense (methamphetamine); possession of marijuana; possession of controlled substance, third degree-drug unspecified; drug paraphernalia-buy/possess: Preliminary hearing 12/17/24 at 9 a.m. Joe Allen Evans (arraignment) — Assault, second degree-domestic
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Martin County deeds and marriages Dec. 2-10
INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported the following deeds and marriages recorded in her office Dec. 2-10: Deeds Dingess Living Trust (party 1) to Judy Dingess, Family Subtrust of the Dingess Living Trust (party 2). Eric Chaffins (party 1) to Jack Speer (party 2). DJW Properties LLC (party 1) to Rymer Investment LLC
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Martin County civil suits Dec. 6-12
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office Dec. 6-12: Crown Asset Management LLC vs. Caleb Patrick. Ceteris Portfolio Services LLC vs. Jonie Daniel. LVNV Funding LLC vs. Tonya Waller. Cavalry SPV I LLC vs. Chris T. Whitten.
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Cardinals off to hot start
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School boys opened the season at 2-1 with wins over Huntington Expression Prep and Pike Central. The squad dropped a close one to Perry Central 77-73 in the Hazard D.J. Begley Classic. MC vs Huntington – A team that will be known for putting up
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Lady Cards open the season at 1-1
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Lady Cards kicked off the season with a win at Betsy Layne 52-43 on Monday. They dropped their home opener in a close one 52-47 to East Carter on Dec. 5. Coach Robin Newsome’s squad ended the first quarter against the Bobcats with an 18-15
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Martin County Wrestling wins Ashland Invitational
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN ASHLAND — The Martin County High School wrestling team won the Ashland Invitational championship after attending the Tomcat Open on Dec. 7. Several wrestlers delivered strong performances and placed high in their respective weight classes. First-place winners included Jeremy Mollett (106 lbs), Jono Cline (120 lbs), Jeremy Begley (138 lbs),
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Martin County Youth Wrestling advances to state duals
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN ASHLAND — The Martin County Youth Wrestling hosted the first KFWC Region 6 duals this weekend at Martin County High School. With the top two teams advancing to state duals next month, the Cardinals etched their name after claiming first place. Martin County Team 1 defeated West Carter 79-9 in
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Tommy’s Auto Sales Player of the Week: Parker Watts
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Parker Watts is the Tommy’s Auto Sales Player of the Week. Watts put on a three-game clinic in Martin County’s first matchups of the season. In an 84-81 win over Pike Central, the rim rocker scorched the nets for 38 points on four 3s. He shot over 40%
