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Innovation on display at Warfield Elementary Science Fair
WARFIELD — Warfield Elementary School celebrated its fourth-grade scientists at the 2026 WES Science Fair, recognizing winners and participants for their hard work, creativity and dedication to the scientific process. The gymnasium was transformed into rows of colorful tri-fold boards as students presented projects covering chemistry, physics, biology, engineering and animal behavior. Staff and judges
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Warfield Elementary names January Students of the Month
WARFIELD — Principal Jessica Jewell, along with teachers and staff, recently announced the January 2026 Students of the Month at Warfield Elementary School. Those recognized as star students include Brantley Jackson, Brantley Jude, Addy Burke, Kaiyah Harmon, Peyton Blevins, Jackson Ray, Ayden Messer, Braxton James, Zack Harmon, Carson Hinkle, Keira Mollett, Coast Maynard, Jaxston Moore,
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Kenton man faces assault, strangulation charges in Martin County
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — A Kenton County man was arrested Tuesday morning at a Warfield apartment complex on charges of assault and strangulation, Kentucky State Police said. Troopers from Post 9 in Pikeville took Elijah Bailey, 21, of Covington, into custody about 7:55 a.m. at Riverside Apartments. He was charged with fourth-degree
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Traffic stop leads to drug-related charges
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — An Inez man went to jail Friday after a Kentucky State Police trooper said he discovered marijuana and prescription pills during a traffic stop at Firehouse Lane in Warfield. Donald Ray Perkins, 41, was taken into custody around 11:37 a.m. by KSP Post 9 Trooper Spencer, who reported
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Warfield Elementary announces December Students of the Month
WARFIELD — Principal Jessica Jewell, teachers and staff recently announced the December 2025 Students of the Month at Warfield Elementary School. Students making the honorary list include Alvis Jude, Bentley Murphy, Damien Moore, Elmer Maynard, Everleigh Wiley, Hadley Robinson, Harper Damron, John Evett, Kash Preece, Kaylee Runyon, Kenneth Tesi, Logan Dotson, Owen Blevins, Rylie Parks,
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Lovely man rescued after jumping into Tug River again to escape police
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD-KERMIT — A Lovely man with a history of fleeing police by plunging into the Tug River did so again Sunday, authorities said, prompting another multi-agency rescue. Brett Henry Waller, 61, ran from a deputy around 3:30 p.m., crossed the Kermit Bridge and jumped into the icy water to avoid
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Indians win over Red Devils
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Inez notched wins at Warfield. The A-team defeated the Red Devils 42-13 while the B-team won 16-8. Rocco Maynard led all scorers with 20 points. Jayce McCoy and Kash Howell pitched in six points each. Kayden McCoy hit for four points, and Bentlee Copley, Trey Schmidt and Kree Endicott
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Mr. & Ms. Christmas of Warfield Park
Vadis and Kathy Blackburn are Mr. and Ms. Christmas of Warfield Park 2025. They received the honor Saturday during the City of Warfield’s Visit With Santa for their service to their community. (Citizen photo by Roger Smith) Santa and Mrs. Claus rolled into Warfield Park in true North Pole style Saturday, joined by a lively
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Kirk & Crum Law Firm Player of the Week: Kooper Sturgill
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Martin County Middle School’s Kooper Sturgill is the Kirk & Crum Law Firm Player of the Week. The guard led the Cardinals to a 39-21 win at South Floyd last week. Sturgill fired in 21 points against the Raiders in Hi Hat.
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Martin County Middle falls short in rally against Millard
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Martin County Middle School’s varsity boys made a late push but came up just short in a 34-31 home loss to Millard on Nov. 6. The teams were locked in a defensive battle early, tied 3-3 after the first quarter and 11-11 at halftime. Millard gained separation in
