This month, city officials began enforcing the city’s codes by condemning and demolishing properties that are not up to code.

In July, four inmates escaped from the Kentucky River Regional Jail when, officials said, a deputy accidentally dropped a set of keys. Those four individuals were recently indicted and each were charged with second-degree escape and second-degree persistent felony offender.

On Aug. 17, the Perry County Public Library held its annual Comic-Calooza event. This year’s theme was “The Year of the Bat,” and was centered on the popular D.C. comic book character Batman.

On Friday, Aug. 16, a grand jury indicted Anthony Ray Lewis, 48, on a charge of murder.