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Former Perry prosecutor pleads guilty in federal court
The former commonwealth's attorney for Perry County has pleaded guilty to a federal charge. According to court documents, on May 10, Scott Blair, 52, pleaded guilty to a charge of honest services wire fraud before U.S. Magistrate Judge Hanly A. Ingram in London. Blair was originally charged last month and...
LKLP Community Action launches new website
Coinciding with Community Action Month, LKLP announced May 7 the launch of its revamped website, www.LKLP.org. The redesigned site features a fresh new look and navigation designed to be more user friendly, according to a statement from LKLP. “LKLP serves tens of thousands of individuals and families each year,” said...
Commodores blank Floyd Central 7-0
HAZARD — Perry Central blanked visiting Floyd Central 7-0 on Friday, May 3. The Commodores moved ahead early, pushing across one run in the bottom half of the opening inning. Extending its lead, Perry Central added another run three innings later. Putting the game completely out of Floyd Central's...
Lady Bulldogs sweep Buckhorn, fall to Wolfe
The Hazard Lady Bulldogs went 1-1 over the week. Hazard dropped a game to Wolfe County 9-2 and followed it with a 16-0 win in three innings over Buckhorn at home last Thursday. Wolfe County 9,. Hazard 2. Wolfe County got a solid performance at the plate and on the...
City looking for new waste disposal methods
The Hazard Utilities Commission met on May 6 and addressed ongoing challenges with waste disposal strategies, particularly issues related to the sewer plant. City Manager Tony Eversole highlighted the financial and operational hurdles the city faces with the current setup. “It costs us more than we make to allow people...
A community together for a moment of silence
The National Day of Prayer was commemorated across the commonwealth May 2, drawing together people of all denominations and inviting neighboring communities to unite in prayer. The event in Hazard was held at the amphitheater beside City Hall, led by Pastor Tim Reynolds of Hazard First Baptist and supported by a youth service team from Grant Career Center in Bethel, Ohio.
Perry man gets 20 years in Breathitt fentanyl case
A Perry County man was sentenced recently to serve 20 years in prison related to a Breathitt County fentanyl case. According to court documents, on April 19, 39th Circuit Court Judge Lisa H. Whisman sentenced Joseph Thomas, 37, of North Main Street Hazard, to serve 20 years on a charge of aggravated trafficking in a controlled substance (greater than or equal to 28 grams of fentanyl.
HCTC SkillsUSA students attend state conference, compete in numerous categories
Hazard Community and Technical College SkillsUSA students attended the Kentucky SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference in Louisville from April 17-20. According to a statement from HCTC, during the conference, James Hall and Michael Salvador both won first place in their respective categories, electrical construction and welding. The two will now advance to SkillsUSA Nationals in Atlanta.
Wildcats defeat Cardinals 20-5
BUCKHORN — Buckhorn rolled past Red Bird 20-5 in five innings on Thursday, April 25. Brayden Campbell started on the mound for Buckhorn and claimed the win. Campbell struck out three Red Bird batters. Parker Mayhew pitched in relief for the Wildcats. Mayhew recorded five strikeouts. Trever Osborne pitched...
AAA Derby Party Fundraiser set for May 4
The Appalachian Arts Alliance is set to host its Fourth Annual Derby Party Fundraiser on Saturday, May 4, celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Kentucky Derby. The event will take place from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the ArtStation, located at 612 Main Street. This year’s flyer features a painting by artist Kelene Turner who did the painting live during the 2023 event.
Perry County Extension discusses community programs at Rotary
Hazard Rotary Club held their weekly meeting April 17 featuring guest speaker Kelsey Sebastian from the Perry County Extension Office who discussed the variety of programs available through the extension office and ways for the community to engage. "I’m always surprised at how many people don’t yet know about extension...
Dixon ready for postseason at Walters State
Former Perry Central standout Kailey Dixon is wrapping up a tremendous regular season and entering the postseason for Walters State Community College. Walters State is entering the postseason with the No. 1 seed entering the Tennessee Community College Athletic Association Tournament. Walters State closed out regular season play with a...
Little Theatre of Hazard announces 2024 Summer in the Park
The Little Theatre of Hazard has announced its 2024 Summer in the Park. According to a statement from the organization, its 18th Arts Festival and Play in Bobby Davis Park will be on June 22. The festival will include a special tribute to the young artists in the community. Anyone...
HCTC Event reminds community of 20-year effort, highlights transfer opportunities
Hazard Community and Technical College’s University Center of the Mountains Transfer Center recently hosted Spring Into Transfer, an event focused on transfer opportunities for HCTC students interested in pursuing four-year degrees, according to a statement from HCTC. The UCM facility opened for bachelor’s and master’s degree course meetings on...
Lady Bulldogs make it out of pool play at All ‘A’ state tournament
Hazard had a great showing at the All “A” Classic state tournament over the weekend. The Lady Bulldogs finished the tournament with a 3-1 record in the tournament. Hazard knocked off Jackson County 7-3, Whitefield Academy 14-0 and Trimble County 4-1 to make it out of Pool Play and into the quarterfinal bracket.
Perry Central tops Hazard, 16-2
After making a strong showing at the All “A” Classic state tournament over the weekend, Hazard tried to do something that the Lady Bulldogs haven’t done in 10 years — that is beat Perry Central. The Lady Bulldogs couldn’t pull off the feat as Perry Central...
City officials discuss challenges with water projects
At the Hazard City Commission meeting on April 15, the commission adopted multiple resolutions accepting $4.2 million in grants from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to update several water projects throughout the city. The projects, to be administered by the USDA Rural Development, include:. • Ky. 476 Waterline Replacement Project:...
Women’s Club host Tea Party fundraiser
The Hazard-Perry County Women's Club hosted their second Tea Party Fundraiser on April 27 at Living Waters Church, featuring a variety of presentations including for Mother of the Year and Business Professional of the Year. “The turnout was great,” said Evelyn Wood, Women’s Club communication officer. “We had great nominations...
RRJ Solutions holds ribbon-cutting downtown
The Hazard-Perry County Chamber of Commerce celebrated the opening of RRJ Solutions with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 26, in downtown Hazard. RRJ Solutions, a comprehensive counseling agency, provides a broad range of case management and community-based programs tailored for adults and at-risk youth. Perry County Judge-Executive Scott Alexander expressed...
HPD: Knott man was photographing, videoing women in store
A Knott County man was arrested recently after he allegedly was discovered to be taking videos of women in a local store. According to an arrest citation written by HPD Officer Parker Hignite, on April 15, HPD Maj. Zack Miller received a call from his wife who had reported she had a man following her throughout a store at the Daniel Boone Plaza.
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