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Local surgeon awarded Top Physician 2019

A Hazard Herald Staff Report
Dec 12, 2019

For his dedication and excellence in patient care, the exclusive medical society of Patient Preferred Physicians and Practitioners proudly named local surgeon Dr. Chad Brashear, DO, FACOS, FACS a “2020 Patient Preferred Surgeon of the Year” for the state of Kentucky.

KSP helps the community during holiday season

By Destiny Caldwell Staff Writer
Dec 12, 2019

Kentucky State Police Post 13 has had several events this December focusing on helping those in need in the community. These include events such as Cram the Cruiser and Shop with a Cop, that offer help to individuals and families during the holiday season. Public Affairs Officer Master Troop…

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New programs, partnerships to benefit area students

By Katie Kelley Staff Writer
Dec 12, 2019

On Friday, Dec. 6, a new program was announced that will offer free community health worker tuition and training for area students when United Healthcare and the University of Kentucky Center of Excellence in Rural Health (UK CERH), in partnership with Hazard Community and Technical College,…

The Love Project helps families in SEKY this holiday season

By Destiny Caldwell Staff Writer
Dec 12, 2019

On Saturday, Dec. 7, families from all across southeast Kentucky gathered at A.B. Combs Elementary School for the Love Project. The Love Project is a yearly effort by Dr. Jeremy Mays, his wife, Niki Mays and Healing Waters Ministry in Erin, Tennessee, of which Jeremy Mays is the president. T…

Perry Schools launch state’s first Virtual Reality Academy

Special to the Hazard Herald
Dec 12, 2019

The Perry County Public Schools have launched Kentucky’s first Virtual Reality (VR) Academy to prepare students for opportunities in the digital economy and to utilize the emerging technology in selected areas of classroom instruction. Beyond developing fluency in the technology, students wi…

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.

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Commodores knock off Leslie County in opener

By Steve LeMaster Sports Writer
Dec 12, 2019

HAZARD — Host Perry County Central fared well on its home floor as part of a 2019/2020 season debut, defeating rival Leslie County 90-73 in a 54th District boys’ basketball game on Wednesday, Dec. 4.

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Bulldogs beat Floyd Central, Bryan Station in DJ Begley City/County Classic

By Steve LeMaster Sports Writer
Dec 12, 2019

HAZARD — In a dominant performance, host Hazard pulled away to defeat Floyd Central 80-55 in the DJ Begley City/County Classic on Friday.

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.