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Tomahawk music shop rebuilds
PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN TOMAHAWK — The James E. Webb Music Repair and Sales building has been mostly repaired since being partially destroyed by fire in February. The Tomahawk business has been a staple of the community since opening, selling and repairing instruments and accessories and hosting the annual Stidham Old Time Music Gathering. The building
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Mountain Grrl Experience highlights women
“These mountains are oozing with talent, and the awesome turnout just shows you there are people who want to invest in seeing more of it.” –Hefner, Lovely-based artist PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — The Mountain Grrl Experience music and arts festival was held this past weekend in downtown Pikeville. The festival featured streets lined with
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Garden Theater makes full return for 100th birthday
PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOUISA — The Garden Theater is in the middle of its first year as a full-time theater since 1957, thanks to ARC and the Mountain Movers Theater Company. The Garden Theater, located in downtown Louisa, originally opened to the public on New Year’s Eve 1921. Now, 100 years later, the Mountain Movers
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Christmas in the Mountains festival plans underway
BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Tourism Board met Monday and primarily discussed plans for the Christmas in the Mountains festival and other holiday festivities. Christmas in the Mountains will be held on the week of Nov. 28 this year, with different events occurring each day and night of the celebration. Normally
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Kermit discusses infrastructure repairs and upgrades
BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN KERMIT — The Kermit Town Council discussion Monday focused on funding for various infrastructure projects and the recent noise complaints involving a Diversified Energy natural gas compressor station in town. One of the first major points was Mingo County Board of Education funding for the Kermit gym. Other towns, including Lenore,
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County Wide releases new single ‘Fool Speed’
BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN CORBIN — Eastern Kentucky-based southern rock group County Wide’s new single “Fool Speed” is set to release July 22. The upbeat driving song is an anthem about making mistakes and adjusting to the road life leads you down. County Wide has been playing together in the Corbin area for over 10
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Howard killed by police responding to ‘shooter’ call
“He’s not a cop shooter like they’re already putting on Facebook. He’s a good guy.” -Austin Harless, eyewitness BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN DAVELLA — Thirty-six-year-old James Lee Howard was shot and killed by police Monday night at his residence on Sandlick Road in Davella. Police were responding to a report of a man shooting a
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Citizens express concerns with sewage infrastructure and costs
“You’re gonna charge me for pooping in my yard,” said Chuck Harris. “Yeah, I’m not saying you’re wrong,” Kerr replied. “And that’s not right.” Harris retorted. “No, it’s not right,” Kerr admitted. BY PHILL BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Sanitation District met June 28 to discuss sewer problems facing many residents. After
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Abortion rights protest in Inez
Demonstrators demand access for Kentuckians “Even if it’s illegal, it’s still going to happen.” –Katie, Inez protestor BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A trio of abortion rights demonstrators gathered Tuesday in Inez to protest the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. The protestors stood at the intersection of West Main Street and
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Inez residents hit hard by inflation
Gas, food prices rising fastest BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Inflation has been on the rise since last year and its effects are being felt all over the country. In Martin County, folks are making sacrifices and relying on community support to get by. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the annual
