The Mountain Citizen

12/12/2025

🎄Christmas in the Mountains detailed schedule

Cruise-In Canceled for Saturday

Friday, Dec. 12 (delayed start time 1 p.m.)

Carnival Rides, Ice Skating, Vendors, Food Trucks, Games, Arts, Crafts, Live Music & Entertainment until 9 p.m.
(Original schedule)
• 11 a.m. – Opening Prayer (Jack Ward)
• 11–2 – Martin County Middle School
• 11 & 4 – Santa
• 12:30 – Hay Rides / Train Rides on Main Street
• 2–5 – Live Music
• 5:30 – Visit Bethlehem / Petting Zoo beside stage
• 6 p.m. – A Walk to Bethlehem (starts near stage)
• 7 p.m. – Christmas Music
• 9 p.m. – Close

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Saturday, Dec. 13

Carnival Rides, Ice Skating, Vendors, Food Trucks, Games, Arts, Crafts, Live Music & Entertainment until 9 p.m.
• 11 a.m. – Opening Prayer (Jack Ward)
• 11–12 – Christmas Music
• 11–1 & 2–4 – Santa
• 11-5 - Nutcracker display (Hist. Soc.)
• 12 p.m. – Tea With Belle & Friends
• 12 p.m. – Candy Cane House Contest (Gov Center)
• 12:30 – Hay Rides / Train Rides on Main Street
• 12:30 – Jingle Paws Pet Parade (Stage area)
• 1 p.m. – Jackie’s Gymnastics
• 1:30 p.m. – MCMS Cheer
• 1:45 p.m. – Eden Elementary Cheer
• 2–5 – Cruise In-CANCELLED
• 2 p.m. – Meade’s FWB Youth Choir
• 2:30 p.m. – Ella Grace Rudd
• 3 p.m. – MPACT Drama Team
• 3:30 p.m. – Braxton Lafferty / Chase Lafferty
• 4 p.m. – Inez FWB Youth
• 4:15 p.m. – MCHS Dance Cuties & Band
• 4:30 p.m. – Inez Dance Academy
• 4:50 p.m. – Ella Parsley
• 5 p.m. – Jack Ward
• 5:30 p.m. – Parade
• 6:30 p.m. – Brandon & Hope Lafferty / Journeymen / Turkey Choir
• 8–9 p.m. – Christmas Music
• 9 p.m. – Candlelight Service

12/12/2025

What began in 2015 as an invitation for children to enjoy breakfast and learn about Christmas has grown into a cherished tradition.

Heartwarming highlights of the Angel Breakfast in Inez, a cherished event bringing families together over delicious food and joy.

12/12/2025

All Martin County Schools will be closed today, Friday, Dec. 12, due to weather. It is an NTI day and students will need to complete their assignments. Staff does not report.

12/12/2025

Road conditions

12-12-25 5:30 A.M. Morning Update – District 12

Johnson, Lawrence, and Knott counties are reporting the highest snow accumulations so far. Up to 3 inches in some portions of the counties. Crews say roads are snow covered with a layer of ice underneath.

Floyd, Letcher, Martin, and Pike counties have seen less accumulation, but all are still reporting slick driving conditions with snow covering most routes.

Snow is expected to continue for several more hours.

Bottom line: If you MUST travel this morning, be prepared for hazardous driving conditions. There’s a layer of ice under the snow. Stay safe, D-12.

12/11/2025

Ride all day (one day) with a $10 wristband, ice skating $5, Dec. 12 & 13. Christmas in the Mountains

12/11/2025

Mary Cromer, deputy director at Appalachian Citizens’ Law Center, explains Kentucky Power’s proposed rate increase

12/11/2025

The coronation

Everett Horn Jr. and Carol Sue Mills, the 2025 Mr. and Ms. Christmas in the Mountains, receive their crowns and usher in the annual Christmas festival in downtown Inez.

12/11/2025

Setting up ice skating rink and carnival rides at Christmas in the Mountains

12/11/2025

Update from Christmas in the Mountains

12/11/2025

Martin County wins three in a row to begin the 2025-2026 season🔥

🧨 New school record 21 made 3-pointers vs. Oneida - 6th all-time in KHSAA history
🎯 Triple-doubles from Braxton Keathley and Devan Maynard
🏀 Wins over Floyd Central, Perry Central, and Oneida Baptist

Keathley, Maynard post triple-doubles BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County is off and running. The Cardinals opened their season with wins over Floyd Central at home and Perry County Central and Oneida Baptist Institute in the D.J. Begley Classic at Pike Central. “We’ve got thre...

12/11/2025

Firefighters entered the water and pulled Waller to safety from the middle of the river.

A 61-year-old man jumped into the cold river to evade arrest, prompting an emergency rescue Sunday afternoon.

12/10/2025

Arrest report 12/10/25

Read the recent arrests by Martin County Sheriff John Kirk and deputies.