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USP Big Sandy: Baltimore woman accused of smuggling ‘wax weed’ to inmate
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN DEBORD — Authorities arrested a Baltimore woman after she allegedly attempted to smuggle balloons filled with “wax weed” to an inmate at the United States Penitentiary (USP) Big Sandy in Martin County. On May 4, Kentucky State Police responded to a complaint from USP Big Sandy staff, who had detained…
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Warfield officials discuss maintenance, Horizon lease
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — The Warfield City Commission addressed maintenance issues and lease negotiations for the former Warfield Community Center during its April meeting. Commissioners are in the process of drafting a new lease agreement with Horizon Recovery, which currently occupies the city-owned building beside Warfield City Hall. Clerk Rhonda Price said…
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Oliver Anthony to play free show Saturday in Inez
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Country-folk artist Oliver Anthony will headline a free outdoor concert this Saturday, May 17, on Main Street in Inez. The intimate evening of music starts at 4 p.m. and includes performances by Anthony and local musicians. The public event comes as a gesture of goodwill following the decision…
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Long-stalled Rockcastle Creek pedway project gains new momentum
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Sixteen years after engineers drew plans for a pedestrian bridge across Rockcastle Creek, Inez officials are laying the groundwork for a second attempt. This time they have a fresh strategy, hope for a new source of funding, and determination to sidestep the bureaucratic hurdles that doomed the project…
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Courthouse Square gets loud this summer: Jam sessions bring genre-bending party
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Downtown Inez is getting a three-part sonic makeover this summer — and it starts with a banjo. Martin County Tourism announced at its recent meeting that it is turning up the volume on small-town Kentucky with Summer Jam Sessions. This live music series hits Courthouse Square for three…
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Horse sanctuary closes several trails
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN DEBORD — First Frontier Appalachian Trails announced Monday that several routes in its trail system in Martin County will be closed indefinitely due to a land lease conflict. However, organizers confirmed the Rural Revival Veterans Ride on May 16 will proceed as scheduled. The closure stems from a lease issued…
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Rural Revival postponed: Oliver Anthony to perform free concert
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A full-scale Rural Revival show originally planned for May 17 in Inez has been postponed due to time constraints. However, organizers confirmed that a free concert by country music artist Oliver Anthony would still take place that evening. “We were originally going to do something in Paintsville,” said…
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One lucky mom, one sweet haul
Moore wins Mother’s Day Giveaway BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Destiny Moore of Warfield had the ultimate Mother’s Day moment. The lucky mom of four—Jayde, Caleb, Kiarah and Ashton—was named the winner of the Mountain Citizen’s annual Mother’s Day Giveaway. The drawing for the winner was live-streamed Monday on the newspaper’s Facebook page—and…
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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…
