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BookWorm Vending Machine opens at Viper Elementary School

By Katie Kelley Staff Writer
4 hrs ago
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On Jan. 12, Viper Elementary School staff and students celebrated the opening of the school’s new Inchy the Bookworm Vending Machine, the first in Perry County. The book machine, said school officials, will be used to reward students in the MTTS/ABRI program, and is hoped to promote positive…

Man indicted on charges including promoting contraband at Kentucky River Regional Jail

A Hazard Herald Staff Report
21 hrs ago
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Recently, a Lexington man was indicted by a Perry County grand jury on several charges, including the promotion of fentanyl into the Kentucky River Regional Jail (KRRJ).

Man arrested on trafficking, possession charges

A Hazard Herald Staff Report
Jan 18, 2022
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This week, a Hazard man was arrested on multiple drug related charges.

Virginia man indicted in Perry County on several drug-related charges

A Hazard Herald Staff Report
Jan 17, 2022
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A Perry County grand jury recently indicted several individuals. Among those, John B. Cantrell, 56, of Pound, Virginia, was indicted and is facing multiple drug related charges.

Local and state officials continue to monitor COVID-19 case numbers, vaccinations

A Hazard Herald Staff Report
Jan 15, 2022
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As COVID-19 case numbers continue to increase across the state, local and state officials are continuing to monitor case numbers, community transmission rates and vaccination rates.

Perry County sees first big snow of the year

A Hazard Herald Staff Report
Jan 14, 2022
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On Jan. 6, Perry County saw a large amount of snowfall. Many areas of Perry County received 4 to 7 inches of snow, and the snow lasted for a few days.

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Bulldogs fall in 14th Region All ‘A’ Classic championship

By Steve LeMaster Sports Writer
Jan 13, 2022
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HINDMAN — Hazard came up short as Breathitt County prevailed 64-58 in the 14th Region All “A” Classic boys’ basketball tournament title game at Knott Central High School on Sunday, Jan. 9.

Bulldogs beat Buckhorn in All ‘A’ opener

By Steve LeMaster Sports Writer
Jan 6, 2022
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BUCKHORN — Hazard upended Buckhorn 61-45 in the opening round of the 14th Region All “A” Classic boys’ basketball tournament on Monday, Jan. 3.

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Perry Central falls to Johnson Central

By Randy White Regional Sports Editor
Jan 6, 2022
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Perry Central went on the road Tuesday night and fell to Johnson Central 67-50.

All Mountain Volleyball Team

By Randy White Regional Sports Editor
Dec 30, 2021
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The All Mountain Volleyball Team is comprised of teams in the coverage area in Kentucky. Mingo County West Virginia teams are not included in this list.

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Perry Central captures Arby’s/KFC Classic Championship

By Steve LeMaster Sports Writer
Dec 30, 2021
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STEARNS — Perry Central captured the Arby’s/KFC Classic championship, notching wins over Wayne County, host McCreary Central and Taylor County on its way to winning the tournament title.