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The Democratic Party is changing
This is not the Democratic Party of our parents or grandparents. If you have been paying attention to primary elections across the United States, you have probably noticed the growing influence of democratic socialists within Democratic politics. Several candidates affiliated with or backed by the Democratic Socialists of America have won Democratic nominations this year,…
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Federal money is still taxpayer money
Martin County Fiscal Court made a decision Thursday that should trouble every taxpayer, regardless of which contractor ultimately would have been best suited for the job. The court chose Howell’s Recycling & Sanitation of Debord for demolition and restoration work on eight flood-buyout properties. Howell’s bids totaled $560,500. West Brothers Contracting of Varney, West Virginia,…
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Sexton takes Mingo concerns to governor
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Mingo County activist Tara “Baby T” Sexton used West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s recent visit to Williamson City Hall to put a list of concerns facing southern West Virginia directly into the governor’s hands. “We brought the harsh reality of Southern West Virginia straight to the governor yesterday in…
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Morrisey brings water listening tour to Williamson
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Gov. Patrick Morrisey brought his Water Listening Tour to Williamson Aug. 4, telling a packed town hall that reliable water, sewer and other infrastructure are fundamental to attracting business and improving life in southern West Virginia. Morrisey arrived in Williamson after stops in Wayne County and had…
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Term limits needed for Congress
I have felt for years that the United States needs term limits for the U.S. Senate and congressional seats. I will go a step further and say we need them for local and state offices like state senators and delegates. Career politicians eventually get complacent, and I feel they are more concerned about getting reelected…
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Why did Senator Lindsey Graham have to die?
BY DR. GLENN MOLLETTE We were shocked by the death of Senator Lindsey Graham. For 23 years he was a mighty force in the United States Senate representing South Carolina. There have been numerous news releases. Hours of television coverage have been aired about Lindsey Graham’s service and life. Our President and Washington will miss…
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Martin County adopts budget, awards asphalt contract
Magistrates also approve salaries, Extension District budget, board appointments BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Fiscal Court awarded its annual asphalt contract to a local company, adopted a $19.8 million budget for the coming fiscal year and approved the county’s employee salary schedule during a special meeting June 25. Magistrates awarded the…
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A deal with Iran is never really a deal
BY DR. GLENN MOLLETTE I give President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, Marco Rubio and everyone else an A for effort. They have worked hard to try to bring about peace in the Middle East. The negotiations have gone on for a long time now. The problem is that Iran is incapable of keeping…
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Martin County eyes $7.3M earmark for downtown Inez revitalization
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County officials are moving forward with plans to redevelop a block of downtown Inez as they await a decision on a proposed $7.3 million federal earmark that could fund infrastructure upgrades, a park and a new building on property acquired by the Fiscal Court in 2024. Martin…
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Trump and I agree – believe it or not – on lowering gas taxes; Kentucky’s Republican legislators do not
Americans – including right here in Kentucky – are struggling to pay the bills due to rising prices brought on by bad federal policy, unlawful tariffs and the war with Iran. Families are having a hard time paying rent, buying groceries or filling up the gas tank, let alone the occasional dinner out or that…
