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Cameron urges Kentuckians to report suspected election law violations to Election Fraud Hotline during primary

Special to Appalachian Newspapers
May 16, 2022
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Attorney General Daniel Cameron on May 13 urged Kentuckians to report suspected election law violations during the 2022 primary election to the Attorney General’s Election Fraud Hotline by calling, 1-800-328-VOTE.

Bridge replacement project to begin on Ky. 476 in Perry County

A Hazard Herald Staff Report
May 16, 2022
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Construction on a bridge replacement project on Ky. 476 began Monday, May 16, and is expected to last a few months.

KSP: Crash leads to DUI, felony assault charges against driver

A Hazard Herald Staff Report
May 12, 2022
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A Perry County man was arrested on several charges, including felony assault, after Kentucky State Police responded to a crash in Hazard.

County clerk reminds voters of changes, importance of voting prior to primary election

By Katie Kelley Staff Writer
May 12, 2022
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As the primary election scheduled for Tuesday, May 17, nears, Perry County Clerk Wayne Napier is reminding the community of the importance of voting, and informing voters of the changes and what to expect during the upcoming election.

ARH and AppHarvest launch partnership to advance joint vision for a healthier Appalachia

Special to the Hazard Herald
May 10, 2022
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Multi-hospital healthcare system Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) and AppHarvest, a Morehead sustainable food company building some of the world’s largest indoor farms, announced that they have launched a mission-aligned partnership focused on improving the health and well-being of thei…

ARH kicks off Stroke Awareness Month with Primary Stroke Center Certification celebration

A Hazard Herald Staff Report
May 10, 2022
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On April 28, ARH held a kick off event for the designation of May being National Stroke Awareness Month. During the event, ARH also held a Primary Stroke Center Certification celebration. The event featured information about stroke, statistics and more; testimonial from Stroke Survivor Tommy…

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Sports

Commodores knock off Harlan County, 17-5

By Steve LeMaster Sports Writer
May 12, 2022
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BAXTER — Perry Central knocked off homestanding Harlan County 17-5 in six innings in a high school baseball game on Monday, May 9.

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Lady Commodores steal walk-off win against Lady Golden Eagles

By Mike Muncy Sports Writer
May 12, 2022
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After Perry Central escaped with a 9-7 victory over Johnson Central back in April, the Lady Golden Eagles traveled to Hazard for a rematch – and it looked like they cracked the code to get the win over the Lady Commodores.

Commodores outlast Bulldogs, 5-3

By Steve LeMaster Sports Writer
May 7, 2022
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HAZARD — Perry Central managed to outlast crosstown rival Hazard 5-3 in a 54th District baseball game on Monday, May 2.

Perry Central shuts out Pikeville, 7-0

By Steve LeMaster Sports Writer
May 7, 2022
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HAZARD — Remaining in the win column, Perry Central shut out visiting Pikeville 7-0 in a high school softball game on Monday, May 2.

Hazard wins back-to-back games over Powell County

By Steve LeMaster Sports Writer
May 6, 2022
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HAZARD — Hazard notched back-to-back wins over 14th Region rival Powell County in two games played over a four-day span.

Perry Central holds on against Johnson Central

By Mike Muncy Sports Writer
May 5, 2022
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It was a back-and-forth affair with multiple lead changes, but eventually it was Perry Central getting the upper hand over Johnson Central as the Lady Commodores defeated the Lady Golden Eagles 9-7 on Saturday morning.