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James finishes fifth in Nelson and Cathy Gullett Invitational, picks up college offers
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT PAINTSVILLE — Martin County’s Jake James had a strong showing on the greens Saturday as he shot an impressive 2 over par 72 at the Nelson and Cathy Gullett Invitational. He also received two college offers last week. The tournament took place at the Paintsville Golf Course, hosted by Johnson Central High
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Martin County Cardinals display promising start in preseason 7-on-7 showdown
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — The Martin County Cardinals, eager for the coming football season, showcased their skills during 7-on-7 passing games Thursday against the Paintsville Tigers and the Floyd County Central Jaguars. These preseason skirmishes took place on Paintsville soil and served as a tool to sharpen the Cardinals’ passing abilities and
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Country Music Highway Tribute Show lineup announced
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT PAINTSVILLE — The first stop of the Country Music Highway Tribute Show, presented by Double Kwik, will rock the streets of downtown Paintsville on Saturday, July 29. This celebration of country music’s rich heritage is entirely free and will include food trucks, arts and crafts vendors, and other concessions. A complimentary shuttle service
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Lady Cards fall to JC in district
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — Johnson Central rolled past the Lady Cardinals 15-0 in four innings in the opening round of the 57th District Softball Tournament played May 15 at Paintsville. Kylee Blair toed the rubber for the Eagles, giving up no runs on one hit while striking out seven. The Eagles started
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Martin County Middle girls soccer wins district title
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT PAINTSVILLE — Martin County Middle School girls soccer defeated Johnson Central 3-2 in overtime to claim the 57th District championship Thursday at Johnson Central. The Lady Cards entered postseason play tied for first place. Below is a recap of the action: MC 7, LC 1 Host Johnson Central started the district tournament
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James Avery McCoy Obituary
James Avery McCoy 1963—2023 James Avery McCoy, 59, of Paintsville, Kentucky, passed away April 30, 2023, at his residence. Born Oct. 24, 1963, in Martin County, he was the son of the late James Thomas McCoy and Christine Slone. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Gary Lee McCoy,
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Martin County loses doubleheader to Paintsville
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Martin County lost a two-game series to district rival Paintsville last week. The two faced off April 25 at Cardinal Park, where the Cardinals dropped a 5-2 decision. On April 26, Martin County traveled to Paintville and fell 16-6. The Cardinals are 2-4 in district play and are eying a three-seed for
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Mills surpasses 100 career hits, becomes all-time hits leader
PAINTSVILLE — Martin County senior Dawson Mills (#0) made history April 25 against the Paintsville Tigers. Mills went 2-for-3 at-bat, recording his 100th career hit to become the first member of the 100-hit club at Martin County High School and the all-time hits leader. Mills, who plays several positions for the Cardinals, currently leads the team in batting
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MCMS soccer defeats JCMS
Lady Cardinals on win streak CITIZEN STAFF REPORT PAINTSVILLE — Martin County Middle School girls soccer team avenged its only loss of the 2023 season with a 2-1 win over district rival Johnson Central Middle School on the road April 18. Coming into week 2, the Lady Cards were on a four-game win streak, with
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Martin County has tough week on the diamond
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Martin County had a tough week on the diamond. The Cardinals dropped a decision to Tug Valley to set the tone April 10, then followed with two losses in a row April 11 and 12 in a district doubleheader against Johnson Central. Below is a recap of the action. Tug
