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Harvest Fest generates buzz with tease of ‘The Voice’ headliner
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Harvest Fest is generating buzz with a teaser that a contestant from “The Voice” will headline Sept. 19 in downtown Inez. Promotional materials released by the Kiwanis Club stop short of naming the artist, instead promising a full headliner reveal is coming soon as part of
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Hillbilly Breakfast returns May 9: All you can eat for $7
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The smell of biscuits and gravy, sizzling sausage and fried bologna will soon fill the air in Inez from one of Martin County’s most cherished spring traditions. The Kiwanis Club’s popular Hillbilly Breakfast returns May 9 from 7 to 11 a.m. at Inez Elementary School, serving a hearty
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Kiwanis review: Harvest Fest draws record crowds, boosts economy
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — On most weekends, Inez is quiet enough that locals wave to one another from across the streets. But on Sept. 12 & 13, it transformed as music boomed from the stage on Court Street, children darted between carnival rides, and the line at the lemonade stand stretched into
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Harvest Fest to bring biggest carnival ever, music hitmaker CJ Solar
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The countdown is on to Martin County’s biggest festival of the year and organizers say the 2025 Harvest Festival is shaping up to be the most exciting yet. With two full days of live music headlined by country hitmaker CJ Solar, plus a jam-packed carnival with more rides
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First State Bank backs Harvest Fest with Kiwanis donation
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Kiwanis Club’s weekly luncheon at Giovanni’s turned into a celebration of community Thursday when James Ayers, assistant vice president/regional retail manager of First State Bank and a longtime Kiwanian, presented a donation in support of this year’s Harvest Festival. “Madam President, we’ve been built on belief since
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From Martin County to Oxford and med school: Kiwanis honors two rising stars
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Kiwanis Club of Greater Martin County awarded scholarships Thursday to two standout Martin County High School graduates whose ambitions stretch from the hills of eastern Kentucky to the halls of Oxford and medical school. Laura Hale and Brandi Jude each received $1,000 during a celebratory luncheon at
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Martin County Harvest Fest promises biggest carnival yet
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Warm weather and festivals are the perfect match. So get excited because the Martin County Harvest Festival is returning to Court Street in September with its biggest carnival yet. Set for Sept. 12 and 13, the festival will feature carnival rides, delicious food, a vendors market, live music
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County Attorney warns looters
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — In the wake of severe flooding, reports of looting and burglary have surfaced in Martin County, prompting a stern warning from County Attorney Melissa Phelps. As residents work to recover from the disaster, some have found their damaged homes and belongings targeted by thieves. Phelps addressed the situation
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A ‘Harvest Fest’ of joy and growth for community
This past weekend, Inez witnessed something truly extraordinary—the 27th Annual Martin County Harvest Festival. What was once a modest celebration has grown each year into a marquee event for our county and region. With thousands of attendees flocking to our streets for a weekend packed with attractions, music, fun and community spirit, this year’s festival
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New law cracks down on truancy: Parents and students face tough penalties
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A hard-hitting new Kentucky law, in effect as of July 15, requires school districts to crack down on truancy by reporting unexcused absences directly to the county attorney. Martin County Attorney Melissa Phelps discussed the impact of the new truancy law on students, parents, the school district, and
