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KRRAS officials warn against spread of fleas, worms in animals

By Katie Kelley Staff Writer
12 hrs ago

Recently, representatives of the Kentucky River Regional Animal Shelter said they have been seeing an alarming number of animals with flea and worm problems, which, if left untreated, can cause serious health conditions.

Virtual ribbon-cutting ceremony held for AML pilot projects

A Hazard Herald Staff Report
13 hrs ago

On Aug. 13, Gov. Andy Beshear and U.S. Rep. Harold “Hal” Rogers hosted the first-ever virtual ribbon-cutting ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda to celebrate the completion of Abandoned Mine Lands (AML) pilot program economic development and tourism-related projects in Perry, Floyd and Clay coun…

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Second year of Hazard Civic Fellow Internship completed successfully, officials say

By Katie Kelley Staff Writer
13 hrs ago

On Aug. 5, Hazard Civic Fellows Zach Hall and Jared Hoskins completed their summer internship. This was the city's second year of offering the internship, and although the COVID-19 pandemic changed many aspects of the program, city officials said they feel it was still a successful experienc…

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Two indicted in relation to attempted murder last month

A Hazard Herald Staff Report
14 hrs ago

According to court documents, two Perry County individuals were recently indicted in relation to their alleged involvement in an attempted murder that occurred last month.

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Perry, Hazard Independent Schools prepare for state-recommended delay for in-person classes

By Katie Kelley Staff Writer
15 hrs ago

Earlier this week, on Aug. 10, Perry County Superintendent Jonathan Jett and Hazard Independent Superintendent Sondra Combs announced that neither school district will begin in-person classes on Aug. 24, as they had previously scheduled. Instead, both school districts will follow Gov. Andy B…

Perry County at more than 70 active COVID-19 cases, continues to lead numbers in KRDHD

By Katie Kelley Staff Writer
16 hrs ago

This week, the numbers of confirmed positive and probable COVID-19 cases continued to rise in Perry County and throughout the entire Kentucky River District Health Department service area.

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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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Sports

Bulldogs prepare for the season

By Randy White Regional Sports Editor
10 hrs ago

Hazard is getting ready for the football season.

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54th District trio ranked amongst state’s top prospects

By Steve LeMaster Sports Writer
11 hrs ago

Longtime basketball scout Rick Bolus has ranked seniors Wade Pelfrey and Kobe Bowling, along with junior Dylan Knight, among the state’s top boys’ high school basketball prospects.

Kentucky receives ABCA Team Academic Excellence Award

A Hazard Herald Staff Report
Aug 6, 2020

The University of Kentucky baseball team has been honored by the American Baseball Coaches Association with its Team Academic Excellence Award for 2019-20, the organization announced. UK is one of just 68 schools in Division I and two in the Southeastern Conference to receive the distinction.