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Hazard woman sentenced for attempting to bribe jail guards

By Katie Kelley Staff Writer
Dec 5, 2019

A Hazard woman was recently sentenced for bribery of public servants committed earlier this year.

Man indicted on multiple charges, accused of threatening judge

A Hazard Herald Staff Report
Dec 5, 2019

A man was recently indicted on multiple charges, including that he threatened a Perry County judge.

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Tree lighting kicks off Christmas in a Small Town

A Hazard Herald Staff Report
Dec 5, 2019

Perry County’s Christmas in a Small Town event kicked off on Nov. 26, with a tree lighting. The large Christmas tree has been on display on the steps of the Perry County Fiscal Court building for a few holiday seasons. This year, the tree is synchronized to 50 different Christmas carols that…

Pikeville police: Perry women stole $1,400 in merchandise from local store

Special to the Hazard Herald
Dec 5, 2019

PIKEVILLE — Three Perry County women were arrested after allegedly attempting a “Black Friday” shoplifting spree at a Pikeville store.

PCCF holds check presentation for ‘Supporting Success’ fundraiser

Special to the Hazard Herald
Dec 5, 2019

On Dec 2, the Perry County Community Foundation held a check presentation event to mark the end of the “Supporting Success in Perry County” fundraiser.

Black Friday and Small Business Saturday draws large crowds to new businesses

By Katie Kelley Staff Writer
Dec 5, 2019

Many community members ended Thanksgiving week with a weekend of holiday shopping and taking advantage of the multiple Black Friday and Small Business Saturday deals being offered throughout Hazard and Perry County.

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Sports

Bulldogs win season opener

By Steve LeMaster Sports Writer
Dec 5, 2019

HAZARD — Host Hazard pulled away to defeat 15th Region member Martin County 80-63 in a boys’ high school basketball season opener on Tuesday night.

54th District Boys’ Basketball Preview

By Randy White Regional Sports Editor
Dec 5, 2019

Perry Central will have a target on its back after winning the 54th District title and the 14th Region championship last season.

54th District Girls’ Basketball Preview

By Randy White Regional Sports Editor
Nov 27, 2019

The 54th District will have a bit of a new look this season as legendary Perry Central head coach Randy Napier is no longer on the Lady Commodores’ sideline.

Morgan named semifinalist for Davey O’Brien Award

A Hazard Herald Staff Report
Nov 21, 2019

University of Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan has been named one of 16 semifinalists for the 2019 Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award. The award is presented annually to the best college quarterback, and is the nation’s oldest and most prestigious national quarterback award.