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Martin’s trial for murder delayed until May 10
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. — A Floyd County murder case that has already taken more than seven years to go to trial will now take more than eight, after the trial was delayed once again on Friday.
Wesley Glenn Martin, 51, is charged with murder for the February 2019 shooting death of Jordan Christopher Tackett, whose body was found buried in the front yard of Martin’s Wayland home. Martin was expected to go on trial Monday, but that has now been postponed until May 10.
The issue was the prosecution’s notice on July 20 that it intended to call two witnesses who would testify about seeing Martin placing Tackett in a “timeout,” forcing him to sit on a chair and not speak or move, with his hands bound with zip ties. Commonwealth’s Attorney Brent Turner said in his notice that the testimony is relevant, because when Tackett’s body was recovered, his hands were tied with rope, his mouth was gagged and a plastic zip tie was found around one of his wrists.
Turner also noted that the evidence was not new, but had been given to the defense more than six years ago.
But defense attorney Ned Pillersdorf objected in a court filing two days later, saying the late notice leaves the defense without enough time to investigate the allegations or interview witnesses connected to events that are now at least six years old.
Martin has been behind bars since his arrest in 2019, although he was serving a 69-month sentence for much of that time after he was convicted of possessing a firearm despite previous felony conviction. That sentence has now been completed and Martin is currently being held on a $250,000 cash bond.
With the nine-month delay, Pillersdorf has now filed a motion asking to lower that bond.
Floyd Circuit Judge Johnny Ray Harris has set a hearing for Aug. 10 to consider all pending motions.
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Wildwood Recovery Center set to open in September
by ROD MULLINS
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CLINTWOOD, Va. — For five long years, families across Southwest Virginia watched the toll of the region’s addiction crisis deepen while waiting for help to arrive closer to home. On Friday, that wait finally gained a clear end date.
Wildwood Recovery Center, a new 112-bed residential substance use disorder treatment facility tucked along Chip Mill Road near Clintwood, will officially open its doors to patients on Sept. 28.
The center, operated by Momentum Management Solutions, represents a pivotal milestone for Dickenson County—a community hit hard by the Commonwealth’s overdose epidemic, but one that has spent years fighting to build a dedicated refuge for healing.
“We have been working toward this day for a long time, and we are proud to open Wildwood’s doors to the individuals and families of Southwest Virginia who need it most,” said Matt Boggs, chief financial officer and chief operating officer of Momentum Management Solutions. “This community has waited patiently, and we are honored to begin this work alongside so many dedicated local partners.”
When fully operational, the high-intensity residential facility will serve both men and women, delivering customized care tailored to individual needs with plans to expand into lower levels of outpatient and continuing care over time. Beyond its clinical impact, the center will also serve as an economic anchor, eventually employing more than 50 people with a strong hiring preference for local residents.
Tyler Jordan was recently appointed as administrator and is currently leading hiring efforts across clinical and support roles.
The facility’s journey to completion required a complex web of regional collaboration and patience. First envisioned in January 2023 through a joint effort between Dickenson County, the Industrial Development Authority of Dickenson County, and Southwest Properties, the project officially transitioned to Momentum Management Solutions in October 2025. Funding was pulled together from a coalition of state and charitable partners, including the Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority, the Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority, the Rapha Foundation, and the Anne and Gene Worrell Foundation.
For local leaders, the facility is more than just a medical building—it is a promise kept to a resilient community.
“Projects like this don’t happen overnight,” said Dana Cronkhite, Dickenson County director of economic development. “They take vision, persistence, and a community willing to stay the course. Today is an exciting reminder that when we continue moving forward, even through the challenges, we can create opportunities that will benefit Dickenson County for generations to come.”
Wildwood leaders plan to integrate care with local organizations to establish what officials call a comprehensive “ecosystem for recovery” across the region.
A formal ribbon-cutting ceremony and public tours will take place ahead of the Sept. 28 opening date, with details expected to be released in the coming weeks.
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