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Possible scam alert: Hazard Herald customers receiving calls about cards

A Hazard Herald Staff Report
12 hrs ago

Today, Oct. 29, a Hazard Herald customer reported receiving a possible scam call.

Perry BOE discusses financial update for district

By Katie Kelley Staff Writer
13 hrs ago

During last week's Perry County Board of Education meeting, held on Oct. 20, board members received a financial update and discussed the budget reduction asked of the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) and what that could mean for the local working budget for 20-21.

Hazard, others receive millions of dollars for projects

A Hazard Herald Staff Report
14 hrs ago

This week, on Oct. 26, Gov. Andy Beshear announced $3,690,902 million in Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grants for seven projects in Eastern Kentucky communities that will update infrastructure, bolster education, spur economic development, improve health care and build a better Kentu…

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Project beautifies Liberty Street

By Katie Kelley Staff Writer
15 hrs ago

Last week, the city of Hazard announced that Liberty Street would be receiving updates and beautification of the ball court area as a result of a partnership between Walmart, Hazard and Perry County. On Tuesday, Oct. 27, several employees from 11 Walmart stores began and completed the constr…

Care Cottage holds events, plans more for the year

By Katie Kelley Staff Writer
18 hrs ago

Over the summer, officials with the Kentucky River Children's Advocacy Center, also known as the Care Cottage, renovated their building. On Oct. 21, a drive-by open house was held, as well as virtual tours, to show the community the renovations recently done to the building.

North Main Diner closes, Paradise Pizza to open

By Katie Kelley Staff Writer
19 hrs ago

Recently, one of the new restaurants that opened this year permanently closed, and a new business announced that it will be moving into that location.

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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

Commodores commandeer win

By Steve LeMaster Sports Writer
11 hrs ago

Perry Central claimed its second straight win in the 2020 high school football season on Friday, Oct. 23, doubling up visiting Harlan County 16-8 in a Class 4A, District 8 matchup.

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Howard, Bulldogs pick up first win of the season

By Trevor Thacker Sports Writer
12 hrs ago

The Phelps Hornets welcomed the Bulldogs from Hazard Friday night, as coach Daniel Howard and his squad were in search of their first win, and also both teams looking to improve their district records as well.

Bulldogs fall to Panthers in district action, 43-7

By Justin Holbrook For the Hazard Herald
Oct 22, 2020

Pikeville’s high-powered offense rolled Friday night as the Panthers welcomed visiting Hazard to Hillard Howard Field. Pikeville scorched the Bulldogs for 405 yards of total offense as the Panthers rolled to a 43-7 victory.