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Aug 21, 2020

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The show must go on: PCCHS drama students prepare for opening performance to be held virtually

By Katie Kelley Staff Writer
Sep 24, 2020

As an experiment in keeping theater alive during the COVID-19 pandemic, the drama students of Perry County Central High School have been rehearsing for their first ever online play production to be held this weekend. The students will be performing Ian and Carrie McWethy's “Bad Auditions ...…

Suspect indicted in July murder

A Hazard Herald Staff Report
Sep 24, 2020

Recently, the suspect in a July murder was indicted in Perry County, and was scheduled to appear in court this week.

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Fugate's Water Park destroyed in fire, arson suspected

By Katie Kelley Staff Writer
Sep 24, 2020

This week, the old Fugate's Water Park was destroyed in a fire after several smaller fires days and hours prior. According to local firefighters, arson is suspected.

Fifth annual Perry County Wigs for Kids Car Show held

By Katie Kelley Staff Writer
Sep 24, 2020

On Sept. 19, the fifth annual Perry County Wigs for Kids Car and Show and Silent Auction was held at the parking lot of Big Lots in the Village Lane Shopping Center. All proceeds from the event will be given to Wigs for Kids, a non-profit organization that helps children with cancer and alop…

Two indicted on assault, robbery charges

A Hazard Herald Staff Report
Sep 24, 2020

Two people were recently indicted for charges relating to an assault and robbery that were allegedly committed earlier this month.

KRDHD holds Board of Health meeting, discusses service updates

By Katie Kelley Staff Writer
Sep 17, 2020

During the Sept. 15 Kentucky River District Health Department Board of Health meeting, several healthcare officials discussed the updates recently made within their departments and the impacts of their services during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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KRRJ adjusts to COVID-19 changes

Like many facilities and organizations, the Kentucky River Regional Jail has been impacted b…

North Fork Music Festival cancelled

Last July, community members celebrated Hazard and Perry County's first North Fork Music Fes…

Bulldogs still battling COVID-19

The Hazard Bulldogs’ football team has been sidelined due to their own battle with COVID-19.

40th annual Black Gold Festival canceled due to COVID-19

Over the weekend, on July 17, officials with the Black Gold Festival Committee confirmed tha…

City officials hope to re-open Bobby Davis Museum and Park this month

For months, the Bobby Davis Museum and Park have been closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, h…

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Hazard falls to Danville, 27-15

By Steve LeMaster Sports Writer
Sep 24, 2020

Hazard suffered its second loss as visiting Danville prevailed 27-15 in Week 2 of the 2020 high school football season on Friday, Sept. 18.

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Commodores fall to Jaguars, 46-7

By Steve LeMaster Contributing Writer
Sep 24, 2020

Perry Central suffered its first setback in the 2020 high school football season as host North Laurel pulled away to win 46-7 on Friday, Sept. 18.

Bulldogs fall to Jaguars in opener

By Steve LeMaster Sports Writer
Sep 17, 2020

HAZARD — Determined Floyd Central outscored Hazard 18-0 in the second half to win 24-21 in the Bill Dixon Bowl at East Perry Elementary School on Saturday, Sept. 12.

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Commodores, Dixon pick up first win

By Joshua Blankenship Sports Writer
Sep 17, 2020

On Friday, Perry Central took on Pike Central and pulled out the 37-23 win, making this the first win for head coach Mark Dixon in his Commodore debut.