Good morning Martin! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Deputies’ muddy-road chase ends in arrest near the Martin community
Also on today's calendar: Faithfully - A Tribute to Journey and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 62 degrees.
🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Clouds and sun; less humid, temps: high: 87, low: 65.
- Sunday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 80 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Floyd man charged with meth trafficking, fleeing police (floydct.com) — Deputies patrolling the Martin community in Floyd County say a traffic stop attempt on June 9 turned into a motorcycle and foot pursuit before a suspect was arrested. According to the citation, the man was caught after wrecking on a muddy road and is now facing meth trafficking, fleeing, and related traffic charges.

📸 Around Martin
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
Saturday June 13
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Garden Club →
Floyd County Public Library - Eastern Branch, 10983 KY-80, Eastern
12:00 pm
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📣 Martin Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
Friday June 12
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Main Street Live (The Pastime Band) →
Mountain Top Media Stage, 130 Main St, Pikeville
7:00 pm
Saturday June 13
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Community Yard Sale →
Pikeville Area Family YMCA, 424 Bob Amos Dr, Pikeville
9:00 am
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Swim & Movie Night →
Pikeville Area Family YMCA, 424 Bob Amos Dr, Pikeville
5:00 pm
Friday June 19
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Battle of the Bands (Northlake Vs Brady Robinson ... →
Mountain Top Media Stage, 130 Main St, Pikeville
7:00 pm
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Battle of the Bands (Northlake Vs Brady Robinson & the coal rush band vs Escape the fire) →
Mountain Top Media Stage, 130 Main St, Pikeville
7:00 pm
Friday July 3
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Main Street Live (Wildfire Band) →
Mountain Top Media Stage, 130 Main St, Pikeville
7:00 pm
Thursday July 23
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Ella Langley →
Appalachian Wireless Arena, 126 Main St, Pikeville
6:00 pm
Friday July 24
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Main Street Live (Appalachian Overdrive) →
Mountain Top Media Stage, 130 Main St, Pikeville
7:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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Advance Auto Parts posted a job opening for Store Driver in Martin. Apply here.
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Arby's, LLC posted a job opening for Team Member in Prestonsburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Martin here.
🗞 Nearby News
Pikeville
Paintsville
- Casting With Kids draws record participation, raises funds for Shriners Children's (paintsvilleherald.com)
Ok Martin! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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