The Mountain Citizen

10/09/2025

Justin Bellamy of Lovely has joined the department.

BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Schools Police Department has added a second officer to its ranks. Justin Bellamy of Lovely has joined the department, Police Chief Chris Kidd announced Monday. “The name will ring familiar to some,” Kidd said. “He worked with us for sever...

10/09/2025

Caution: Be careful with a “government website” that does not use a .gov domain. The .gov domain proves the site is an official, verified government source. It prevents scams, protects against fake sites, and assures the public the information is authentic and secure.

10/08/2025

When citizens question or criticize a government agency, they are not attacking the individuals who work there. They are holding public institutions accountable.

The government belongs to the people. Taxpayers fund every salary, every vehicle, every building, and every project. With that comes a duty to question how money is spent, whether decisions are sound, and whether policies serve the public good.

Oversight is not disrespect; it is democracy in action.

Too often, when citizens raise concerns about water quality, road conditions, or fiscal transparency, government employees take offense, as if the scrutiny were a personal insult. Respectfully, these are the people who need to get over themselves or perhaps find another line of work.

10/08/2025

Arrest report 10/8/25

INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office made the following arrests: Harvey Mollett, 52, of Tomahawk, was arrested Monday on Route 40 in Tomahawk on a charge of criminal mischief, first degree. Deputy Jameson Wall responded to the scene of an accident on Route 40 involving a FedEx truck a...

10/07/2025

This Saturday at 11 a.m. on King Fisher Branch & God's Promise Trail

BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The sights, sounds, and tastes of Appalachian heritage will come alive Saturday, Oct. 11 as Martin County hosts Heritage Day beginning at 11 a.m. The celebration will take place along Kingfisher Branch Trail and God’s Promise Trail in Inez. Families can ste...

10/07/2025

Inez Students & Staff of the Month

INEZ — Principal Amanda Fields, along with teachers and staff, recently announced the September 2025 Students & Staff of the Month at Inez Elementary School. The following students and staff made the list. Kindergarten Mrs. Becky Cain — Addison Haney Mrs. Sara Moore — Alta Summers First Grade ...

10/07/2025

Warfield Students of the Month

WARFIELD — Principal Jessica Jewell, teachers and staff released the September 2025 Students of the Month at Warfield Elementary School. Star students include Hunter Bowen, Oakland Burke, Ava Harmon, Payton Harmon, Madix Jarrell, Jaxon Mann, Zoey Murphy, Paxton Pauley, Logan Prince, Emma Sprong, C...

10/07/2025

Facts

10/07/2025

Big Sandy Area Community Action Program (BSACAP) is looking for vendors to provide fuel sources for LIHEAP. Meetings this week in each of CAP's five-county area start today.

🔥 Martin County Meeting:
📅 Wednesday, Oct. 8
🕙 10 a.m.
📍 BSACAP Office – 387 E. Main Street, Inez

Other county meetings are scheduled as follows:
🟢 Floyd County – Tuesday, Oct. 7 @ 10 a.m.
📍 60 Court Street, Allen

🟢 Pike County – Tuesday, Oct. 7 @ 2 p.m.
📍 478 Town Mountain Road, Pikeville

🟢 Magoffin County – Wednesday, Oct. 8 @ 2 p.m.
📍 862 Parkway Drive, Salyersville

🟢 Johnson County – Thursday, Oct. 9 @ 10 a.m.
📍 230 Court Street, Paintsville

LIHEAP begins Nov. 3.

10/07/2025