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Larry ‘Frank’ Brumfield Sr. Obituary
Larry ‘Frank’ Brumfield Sr. 1952—2026 Larry “Frank” Brumfield Sr., age 73, passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by family, Jan. 13, 2026. He was born March 2, 1952, he was the son of the late Lafayette and Lillian Brumfield. Frank was a faithful member of Neely Branch Church, where he served as a devoted
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Mingo arrest report week of Jan. 11
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Several arrest reports were released by the Mingo County Magistrate Court office by various law enforcement agencies. Jimmy Keith West, 40, of Baisden, was charged with obstructing an officer, fleeing and resisting arrest after a breaking and entering investigation on Gilbert Creek Road. Deputies B.T. Sipple and T.J. Justice
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On the front lines of prevention: Local provider urges cervical cancer screening, HPV vaccination
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN An illness that often develops without symptoms remains one of the most preventable cancers facing women today — if it is caught in time. Health providers say routine Pap smears and early HPV vaccination continue to be the most powerful tools for stopping cervical cancer before it becomes life-threatening. That
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Mingo County arrests
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Law enforcement agencies in Mingo County made several arrests in recent days on charges ranging from child sexual abuse material to grand larceny and assault. Clinton Gene McNeely, 30, of Lyburn, was charged with possession of multiple images and videos of child sexual abuse material found on a computer.
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Mingo County arrests
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Recent Mingo County, West Virginia, arrests include the following: Tippy Davis Potter, 38, was arrested Dec. 28 on charges of conspiracy to commit a felony-1 and burglary. Patty L. Vance of Delbarton, was arrested Dec. 27 for driving under the influence, driving while license suspended, no insurance, improper registration, defective equipment
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Inez man charged with attempted murder in Dingess shooting
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN MINGO COUNTY, W.Va. — Police have an Inez man in custody on an attempted murder charge for a Nov. 17 shooting in Dingess, West Virginia. The West Virginia State Police (WVSP) arrested 27-year-old Christopher Russell Mills, Nov. 29 in connection with the shooting that injured Shane Nelson. The second suspect,
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Mistrial halts murder case after juror misconduct
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Judge Joshua Butcher declared a mistrial in the murder case of Timothy Kennedy after determining that a juror committed misconduct. Kennedy faces charges in the June 2023 killing of West Virginia State Trooper Cory Maynard. Jury selection began Monday, Dec. 1, but after three and a half days of
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Mingo County arrests week of Nov. 16
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Law enforcement in Mingo County charged several individuals the week of Nov. 16. Chuck Berry, 48, of Williamson, was charged with driving on a revoked license (third offense), no insurance and not wearing a seat belt. He was arrested by the West Virginia State Police (WVSP). Janet Renae Berry, 50,
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Police searching for suspects after shooting
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT DINGESS, W.Va. — Police are searching for two suspects after a shooting in the Dingess area of Mingo County on Nov. 17 left one person injured but expected to recover. According to the West Virginia State Police Williamson Detachment, the victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries in the incident. Troopers are requesting the public’s
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Mingo County arrests: Parking-meter break-ins, cable theft
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT MINGO COUNTY, W.Va. — A recent string of arrests in Mingo County includes allegations of parking-meter thefts in downtown Williamson, the cutting and removal of hundreds of feet of communication cable near Matewan, and other charges. – Second arrest in parking meter thefts – Police arrested a second suspect on charges of
