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LKLP new executive director announced
LKLP Community Action Council, Inc. has announced Tawny R. Acker as the agency's new executive director. Acker, according to a statement from LKLP, has worked in LKLP Administration as the program development director for 17 years. Acker, the statement said, is, "excited about this opportunity to be at the helm of LKLP and leading the charge to positively impact thousands of people across the agency's four-county service area, the Kentucky River Area Development District and the state."
Conway attends Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders
Jake Conway of Perry County recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders, KFB announced in a recent statement. A total of 90 high school students from around the state attended the five-day summer leadership conference. Two identical IFAL conferences were held this summer at...
Fiscal court looking at options in opioid settlement case
Perry County's fiscal court convened its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 9, focusing on the implications of the opioid settlement involving grocery store chain Kroger. Kroger has committed to paying $1.4 billion to various state and local governments over an 11-year span where it operates. Executive Judge Scott Alexander explained...
Hazard man charged with child endangerment
A Hazard man was cited on a charge of child endangerment after, police said, a young child was discovered walking in the middle of East Main Street. According to an arrest citation written by Hazard Police Officer Daniel Miller, on July 7, HPD received a call of a small child walking alone in the middle of East Main Street.
Chicago woman pleads guilty to distributing pills which were bound for Perry County
An Illinois woman has pleaded guilty in federal court to her role in distributing controlled substances in Perry County. According to court documents, on July 12, Judith Harskey, of Taylor Street, Chicago, pleaded guilty before U.S. Magistrate Judge Hanly A. Ingram to a charge of conspiracy to distribute oxycodone and methadone.
City Commission approves two promotions at HFD
At its meeting July 15, the Hazard City Commission recognized the promotion of two Hazard firefighters, Jason Combs and Jacob Smith. According to Hazard Fire Chief Robert Keith, both individuals have shown tremendous growth and are vital components of the department. “Jason Combs is being promoted from captain to assistant...
Not guilty pleas entered in double murder case
Two Perry County residents who have been charged in connection with a recent double murder pleaded not guilty to the charges July 16. In a hearing before Perry District Judge Cody Goehring, attorneys for Treston Combs, 20, of Hardburly Road, Bulan, and Emmaleigh Collins, 19, of Kenmont Road, Jeff, entered not guilty pleas on their clients' behalf.
Co-ed softball tournament slated for July 20
PIPPA PASSES — The Softball on Caney Creek Co-Ed Softball Tournament is scheduled to be held at the Alice Lloyd College Baseball Field on Saturday, July 20. Balls will be provided for the tournament. Men will hit 12 inch incrediballs. Women will hit 11 inch softballs. The roster format...
Tammy Duff named University Center of the Mountains director
Hazard Community and Technical College recently named Tammy Duff as director of the University Center of the Mountains. Duff began working at then-Hazard Community College in 1990 as performing arts director. According to a statement from HCTC, she has spent the past several years of her career as an admissions advisor and recruiter, allowing her to assist students with embarking on their academic journeys in pursuit of certificates, diplomas and degrees.
ARH Board of Trustees appoints Angie Hatton to the ARH Foundation Board of Directors
Appalachian Regional Healthcare announced in a statement that the Board of Trustees has appointed Angie Hatton to the ARH Foundation for Healthier Communities Board of Directors effective immediately. In this role, the statement said, Hatton’s contributions will be instrumental in supporting the ARH Foundation’s mission of furthering healthcare, education, and...
Perry Fiscal Court commits to changes after audit findings
Kentucky Auditor of Public Accounts Allison Ball's office found several issues in audits of the Perry Fiscal Court's 2021 and 2022 financial statements. However, in responses to those findings, Judge-Executive Scott Alexander committed to making changes to resolve those issues in the future. Ball's office released the audits on July...
UK Center of Excellence in Rural Health launches flag retirement effort
The University of Kentucky Center of Excellence in Rural Health has introduced a new initiative to assist the local community in respectfully retiring worn U.S. flags. On July 2, UK CERH staff hosted a brief ceremony during which several flags were folded and retired, with participation from members of the Hazard Fire Department who displayed a large flag to commemorate the event.
Challenger Center receives grant from Kentucky Colonels
The Challenger Learning Center of Kentucky announced in a recent statement that it has received a grant in the amount of $2,456 from the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels. According to the statement, this funding will be used to further the center's mission of providing unique and engaging STEM educational programs to students, teachers and families throughout Eastern Kentucky.
Hazard Middle School welcomes new principal
Hazard Middle School is welcoming Josh Hurt as the new principal for the 2024-2025 school year. Hurt transitions to this role after teaching math at Hazard High School for the past six years. He expressed his enthusiasm for the new position and anticipation for the upcoming school year. “Prior to...
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