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

A Hazard Herald Staff Report
18 hrs ago
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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.

KSP: Remains found, search for other missing person continues

Special to the Hazard Herald
Updated Jan 14, 2022
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Kentucky State Police said that the search for a missing Perry County man has ended with the man being found dead, while the search for his daughter continues.

Perry legislative maps would see changes under redistricting plan

Special to the Hazard Herald
Jan 13, 2022
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On Jan. 8, the Kentucky Legislature, meeting in a rare Saturday session, approved and sent to Gov. Andy Beshear for his signature legislation redrawing Kentucky’s state and federal House and Senate districts.

HPD: Man charged with trafficking after fleeing, resisting police

A Hazard Herald Staff Report
Jan 13, 2022
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Last week, the Hazard Police Department arrested a man for several charges including trafficking, possession and more.

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Sports

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.