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Jail projects $500K deficit
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — Big Sandy Regional Detention Center is on pace to finish the fiscal year with a deficit of a half million dollars. That information came to light in an April 24 board meeting. The board conducted the first reading of a proposed budget that slashes expenditures but still results
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Martin County discusses flood damage, pushes for federal assistance
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Fiscal Court discussed significant damage to roads and bridges from April storms and flash floods during an April 17 meeting. Magistrates pointed to dozens of problem sites and the urgent need for repairs, outside contractors and federal disaster assistance. District 1 Magistrate Cody Slone said
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Wolf Creek Community Church commended for feeding community and flood relief workers
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — In the wake of the devastating February floods, Wolf Creek Community Church fed the community and flood relief workers. For preparing and serving more than 1,500 meals, the Martin County Fiscal Court formally recognized the church during its April 17 meeting. Church members Holly Hinkle, Marlene Fluty and
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Grand jury indictments detail violence, threats and reckless conduct
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County grand jury handed up indictments Thursday against nine individuals. Their charges range from witness intimidation to wanton endangerment of children, drug possession and fleeing police. The cases involve allegations of violence, threats and reckless conduct. Dennis Scott, 46, of Pilgrim, stands accused of wanton endangerment
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Wedding venue opens in Inez
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The historic Martin County Courthouse holds the stories of Martin County — generations of hopes, struggles, triumphs and dreams. Now it begins a new chapter: serving as a venue where love stories begin. The Martin County Tourism Commission announced in a meeting last week that the landmark building
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Man arrested for Auxier bridge murder
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN AUXIER — A man sought in connection with a fatal shooting in Floyd County is behind bars on a charge of murder after his arrest Saturday night, authorities said. The man, Larry Johnson, 67, of Auxier, had been the subject of a police search since Friday afternoon after officers responded
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Father and daughter arrested for confrontation at school
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County father and his teenage daughter were arrested last week after confrontations with the principal of Martin County High School. James Gilman, 51, of Beauty, and his 18-year-old daughter — a student — were taken into custody around 3:30 p.m. April 23 at the school. Their
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Sleigh Cancer returns June 6
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Give Like Santa’s Sleigh Cancer Awareness Festival will return to Courthouse Square in Inez on June 6. The afternoon will bring family-friendly activities to raise awareness and funds for cancer research. The event will run from 3 p.m. to dark and feature food trucks, live music, a cornhole
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Manhunt continues for murder suspect
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN AUXIER — Kentucky State Police are searching for a Floyd County man wanted in connection with a deadly shooting Friday afternoon near the Auxier bridge. Police said Saturday afternoon the search continues for 67-year-old Larry Johnson of Prestonsburg, who is accused of fatally shooting 48-year-old Steven Adkins, also of Prestonsburg.
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Rural Revival Veterans Ride ahead of Oliver Anthony’s concert in Inez
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — As country singer Oliver Anthony brings his Rural Revival Project Street Concert Series to Inez on May 17, First Frontier Appalachian Trails is helping him turn the spotlight toward those who have served. Lara Mitchell Pack of First Frontier Appalachian Trails says the group is organizing an off-road
