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Father and son arrested for attacking man in Pilgrim
PILGRIM — A father and son were arrested July 17 in Martin County following an altercation on KY-2032 that resulted in minor injuries, authorities said. Warren Jude, 62, and his son, Tyler Jude, 35, both of Pilgrim, were taken into custody after Chief Deputy Chris Kidd of the Martin County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call on Warren Jude Road.
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At its July 9 meeting, the Prestonsburg Tourism Commission voted to renew their contract with Carvertise to continuing advertising the city on Uber cars in the Charleston, West Virginia, area. Prestonsburg Tourism Executive Director Lauren McCoart said the advertising campaign had run for the months of May and June. The cars were used during the US National Cycling Championship as well as regular Uber use.
Two more arrested for desecrating prayer altar on God’s Promise Trail
INEZ — Police nabbed two additional suspects involved in the desecration of the prayer altar on God’s Promise Trail in Inez, the Martin County Sheriff’s Office said Friday. Chief Deputy Chris Kidd apprehended Brian Keith Robinette, 20, and Alexandria Riddle, 20, both from Wellington, Menifee County, around...
Renew Appalachia:Transforming Old Mine Lands into New Opportunities
Transforming Old Mine Lands into New Opportunities. Mine land makes up over 1.5 million acres of the Appalachian region, and working on restoring that mine land is the name of the game for Lauren Traitz and Richard Shmikler, who work for Renew Appalachia. Renew Appalachia’s mission is to create a framework for repurposing Appalachia’s reclaimed surface mines toward sustainable uses that support the surrounding communities. Founded in Martin County, Kentucky and partnering with individuals, nonprofits and local businesses, they hope to keep working toward improving and renewing the beautiful land we call home.
SACRILEGIOUS BUFFOONERY: MARTIN COUNTY, KENTUCKY MAN IS ARRESTED ON CHARGES OF DESECRATING RELIGIOUS OBJECT
BLASPHEMOUS FOOL: DEVON MORRIS, 24, OF INEZ KENTUCKY; WAS ARRESTED ON JULY 15, FOR SETTING FIRE TO A RELIGIOUS OBJECT ON A WALKING TRAIL IN MARTIN COUNTY, KY. IN EARLY JUNE 2024. Law enforcement have arrested a Martin County, Kentucky man who they say was one of three people responsible...
Two Inez men contribute to pill count in massive drug roundup
INEZ — Two Martin County men allegedly contributed to the overall pill count in the Kentucky State Police’s Operation Summer Heat—a drug roundup from Paducah to Pikeville last week that involved all 16 KSP posts. Authorities reported 490 criminal charges among 206 initial arrests in the sting,...
Martin County EDA selects architect for historic building project
INEZ — The Martin County Economic Development Authority (EDA) has selected Gibson Taylor Thompson Architecture & Design (GTT) to determine the feasibility of renovating the historic Inez Deposit Bank. The Lexington-based firm was chosen during the EDA board meeting July 10, following a recommendation from EDA director Carolea Mills.
EDA finalizes land transfer agreement for new Inez Elementary School construction
INEZ — The Martin County Economic Development Board voted to finalize an agreement to transfer a 148.5-acre tract of land adjacent to Martin County High School to the Board of Education. The land was recently appraised at $4.2 million fair market value, EDA chairman James Ayers stated in a...
Inez man arrested for desecrating altar on God’s Promise Trail
INEZ — Police arrested an Inez man who is one of three suspected of setting a fire on the prayer altar on God’s Promise Trail in Inez. The incident occurred around dusk June 7 on the scenic trail and was captured on video. On Monday evening Chief Deputy...
Martin County man arrested for setting prayer altar on fire
MARTIN COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - A man was arrested after he set a prayer altar on fire last month on God’s Promise Trail in Inez. According to an arrest citation, Devin Morris, 24, of Martin County was one of three people responsible for the incident. Officials said Morris also...
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Showers are likely today as a cold front moves through the region and that means we’ll see a break from the stifling hot temperatures that we’ve had the last few days, but the heat isn’t quite through with us yet. Weather details are coming up. Police have...
Martin County transfers receive invite to Louisville camp
INEZ — Martin County High School boys basketball received two transfers over the summer. Jaxon Estridge made his way from Prestonsburg and Parker Watts from Tolsia. Both student-athletes have received invites to the prestigious Midwest Academy MadeHoops Showcase in Louisville on July 27-28. The event will host Regional NAIA...
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