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KHSAA Dead period begins June 25
The KHSAA Dead Period is set to kick in on June 25 and last to July 9. The two-week gives high school athletes a break. During the summer, high schools play several different sports exhibitions to prepare for the upcoming season. Basketball and volleyball play summer schedules to get ready...
Baseball Stat leaders
Hazard had several players amongst the state’s Top 50 in several categories to finish the season, while the Bulldogs finished pretty high in hitting categories as team in the final KHSAA Top 50 leaderboard. Perry Central didn’t qualify for the field because too many game statistics hadn’t been filed....
Softball Stat leaders
Perry Central and Hazard had big seasons. That shows in the state rankings. Perry Central was especially good placing several different athletes in categories in the Top 50 throughout the state. As a team, the Lady Commodores also found themselves all over the leaderboards. Perry Central ranked second in the...
Kentucky Softball Coaches Association All State Teams
The Kentucky High School Softball Coaches Association released the 2024 All State Teams recently. The Appalachian Newspapers Inc.'s coverage area in the 14th and 15th Region were represented well in Class A and Class 2A this season. On the Class A First Team was Belfry pitcher Molly Fahm. On the...
Tourism impact on the rise locally and across the bluegrass
Kentucky's tourism industry achieved historic success in 2023, generating a record $13.8 billion in economic impact and supporting 95,222 jobs, according to a report released by the Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet. The state hosted 79.3 million travelers, a 4.5% increase from the previous year, who spent a total...
New state funding announced at legislative showcase at Challenger Center
Local and state leaders gathered at the Challenger Learning Center on Tuesday, June 18, to announce state funding of $916,572 over the next two years. The funding aims to enhance the center's programs and expand its impact on the region, according to officials. “This was a special event with a...
Emergency Road Aid funds awarded to Perry County
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet in a statement that the Perry County Fiscal Court will receive $70,810 in County Road Aid emergency funds for repair of a slide on Opec Drive (CR 1442-Q1). “The Transportation Cabinet is pleased to approve this request for funding to provide assistance to Perry County to...
HCTC recognizes employees for years of service
Hazard Community and Technical College recently recognized employees who have contributed years of service to the institution during a college-wide event at the First Federal Center. The individuals recognized are, in chronological by years of service and alphabetical order by last name:. 40 years. • Vickie Combs; and. • Connie...
Hazard Bulldogs: Season wrap-up
Hazard was one game away from reaching the state tournament this season. That was a pretty good finish for first-year Coach Chris Varney and the Bulldogs. Hazard was a young team this season and kept improving throughout the year. The Bulldogs were 10-2 in their final 12 games this season.
Commodores finish 11th in world tournament
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Perry County Central finished 11th in the 2024 NASP Championship IBO 3-D Challenge at the Ocean Center on Saturday, June 8. The Commodores excelled throughout the world tournament. Perry County Central placed 11th out of 44 high school teams. The Commodores turned in a team score of 1,655. Perry County Central recorded 90 10s.
HCTC re-entry program graduation highlights college’s efforts to help people overcome incarceration challenges
Hazard Community and Technical College hosted a graduation ceremony on May 30 at its Technical Campus for graduates of its re-entry training program, which provides educational opportunities to incarcerated populations. HCTC said in a statement that the college launched its re-entry training program in 2023, recognizing a need for the...
HDA celebrates flood recovery milestone; family celebrates coming home
On June 5, Gov. Andy Beshear joined the Housing Development Alliance in celebrating 100 homes built or rehabilitated in the wake of 2022’s devastating flooding. For Melissa Neace and her family, the celebration was one of gratitude for all those who made it possible for them to come into a new home two years later, especially HDA.
Hensley qualifies for Momentum conference
Edward Jones Financial Advisor J.C. Hensley recently qualified for the Edward Jones recognition conference, Momentum, which celebrates the contributions and achievements of the firm's most successful financial advisors, according to a statement from Edward Jones. The event was held May 20-23 in Orlando, Florida, and included financial advisors from both the U.S. and Canada.
Little Theatre announces cast for 'The Little Mermaid'
Little Theatre of Hazard has announced the cast list for the 2024 Youth Players production of “The Little Mermaid” by Linda Daugherty, in association with Dramatic Publishing. The cast is:. Undersea Kingdom. Sea King: Wyatt Jewell; Great Mother: Sophie Watts; Luna: Summer Lawson; Coral: Mandy Engle; Anemone: Willow...
Robin Gabbard to Lead Mountain Association as new president
Robin Gabbard of Gays Creek will be the next President of the Mountain Association, a community economic development nonprofit established in 1976, the organization announced in a statement. Gabbard, who has been board chair for the organization since 2019, is replacing Peter Hille, who announced his retirement last fall. With...
Dr. Jim Caudill celebrates 50 years of dentistry
Dr. Jim Caudill has been creating smiles as a dentist in Hazard for decades and is now celebrating 50 years in the field. Originally from Letcher County, Caudill knew from a young age that he wanted to be a dentist. "My parents told me I could do whatever I wanted...
Perry Central falls to Letcher Central
HAZARD — Perry Central came up short as Letcher Central held on to win 7-5 in the semifinals of the 14th Region Softball Tournament on Thursday, May 30. The loss eliminated Perry Central from the 14th Region Softball Tournament. Perry Central exited the 2024 high school softball season 28-11.
Bulldogs finish runner-up in 14th Region
HINDMAN — The 14th Region championship was decided by a pitcher’s duel. Unfortunately for Hazard, Estill County pitcher Jax Niece came out on top of the pitcher’s duel against Hazard’s Gaige Logan and Trace Kincaid as the Engineers picked up a 2-0 win over Hazard to claim the 14th Region championship last Friday evening.
Steele says work to ensure justice is done in Perry continues in wake of Blair charges, resignation
While Perry County’s court system has been dealt a staggering blow with criminal charges against the county’s top felony prosecutor, the man responsible for helping the county transition to that prosecutor’s replacement said the effort to ensure continuity has paid off. Jackie Steele, normally the commonwealth’s attorney...
Sustaining the arts: The ongoing mission of The Arts Station
Since its inception on July 11, 2020, The Arts Station, created by the Appalachian Arts Alliance, has become a cornerstone of the Hazard Perry County community. The center offers a multitude of programs and events, with a mission of enriching the area with traditional Appalachian artistry and promising to do so for years to come.
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