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Christmas in the Mountains to transform Inez Dec. 7-13
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The City of Inez will again become the ultimate holiday attraction as it hosts Christmas in the Mountains the week of Dec. 7–13. Organizers are busy transforming the town with thousands of twinkling lights and impressive displays. Christmas in the Mountains organizer Linda Lou Webb revealed several attractions
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Martin County wins $7 million to buy out flood-prone homes
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County is moving forward with an ambitious plan to buy out dozens of flood-prone homes, drawing on nearly $7 million in aid to help residents relocate from areas repeatedly hit by floods. Deputy Judge/Executive Carolea Mills announced that the county has received approval for a $5.7 million
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Martin County keeps property tax rate steady
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Property owners will see no change in their county property tax rates for the coming year. The Martin County Fiscal Court voted unanimously to keep the real property tax rate unchanged at 12.1 cents per $100 of assessed value for the upcoming year. According to the Department for
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Voter alert: Clerk outlines key election deadlines, issues warning
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — With the 2026 Primary Election schedule beginning Nov. 5, Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles outlined key dates and requirements for voters and candidates. She also cautioned that some local voters may appear on Pike and Lawrence counties’ voter rolls due to issues with Kentucky’s regional driver licensing system.
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Trick-or-treat on Main Street
INEZ — Rain and cooler temperatures did not stop trick-or-treat on Main Street in Inez. Dozens of little ghosts, princesses and superheroes came out for candy and fun Thursday night. See more photos in this week’s print edition of the Mountain Citizen.
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Warfield plans jolly ‘Visit With Santa’
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Santa Claus is making an early stop in Warfield this year, and he’s bringing Mrs. Claus, Christmas carolers and lots of holiday cheer. The City of Warfield’s annual “Visit With Santa” will sparkle with a few exciting changes: a new date, new location, and a new partnership between
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Queen Thelma rules Halloween party
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Residents and staff at Martin County Health Care Facility celebrated Halloween with a pizza party and costume contest, filling the halls with laughter, music and festive spirit. Everyone joined in the fun, from Queen Thelma Moore in her queen outfit to staff looking like masked superheroes.
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Football team recognized for PRIDE cleanup
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Magistrate Cody Slone brought members of the Martin County High School football team to the October fiscal court meeting for recognition of their participation in a PRIDE community cleanup. “We had 32 kids join in with us,” Slone said. “We picked up garbage alongside the road for 22
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Ayers appointed to regional industrial board, succeeds longtime chairman Mike Duncan
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Fiscal Court has approved Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty’s appointment of James Ayers to the board of the Big Sandy Regional Industrial Development Authority, following the resignation of founding board member and chairman Robert “Mike” Duncan due to health reasons. The Big Sandy Regional Industrial Development Authority,
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Jude joins Mountain Citizen as intern
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School senior Spencer Jude has joined the Mountain Citizen staff as an intern, bringing his passion for videography and photography to the newsroom. The 18-year-old is completing his internship through Prosper Appalachia. This program provides students with hands-on work experience in their communities. Jude will
