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Buckhorn playground equipment sold by city
BUCKHORN, Ky. (WYMT) - (UPDATE 3:45 p.m.): Officials with the Perry County Schools said the missing Buckhorn playground equipment was sold by the city. School officials made the announcement on social media. They said the equipment was sold through an advertised bid. “This was not a case of stolen property,...
City of Hazard celebrates Independence Day
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Perry County celebrated Independence Day in true small-town fashion, starting with a fish fry. Mayor of Hazard, Happy Mobelini said city staff does not take a break for this holiday. “Our Fire Department have been cooking since 6 o’clock this morning.” Mobelini said. “The City of Hazard is not off on the Fourth of July.”
Tensions high at animal shelter board meeting
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Officials with the Kentucky Regional Animal Shelter hosted a board meeting on Tuesday at 6:30 pm at the old courthouse on Main Street in Hazard. The agenda included financial aspects of the shelter, as well as a statement by the shelter’s veterinarian, Shawn Tussey. Tensions...
Local Pharmacist Appointed to State Cannabis Board
Booneville has a say in the future of medical marijuana in the Commonwealth. The Kentucky Board of Pharmacy appointed local pharmacist and owner of Booneville Discount Drug, Matt Carrico, to a four-year term on the Medical Cannabis Board of Physicians and Advisors. The appointment will be confirmed by the state...
New U.S. flag retirement kiosk unveiled in Hazard
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - A new kiosk in Hazard is providing a respectful way to retire your American flag. Through a partnership with Boy Scout Troop 147, the UK Center of Excellence in Rural Health now has an U.S. flag retirement box located right outside its doors. The box is available to drop off any worn flags ready for retirement.
Two District 06 equipment operators advance to Southeastern Regional
Fourteen Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) equipment operators have advanced to represent Kentucky at the Southeastern Regional Equipment Operator’s Safety and Training Conference after earning high marks in a two-day, state-level competition. The annual State Equipment Operators’ Safety and Training Conference, or Equipment “Roadeo,” is a much-anticipated safety training exercise...
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