The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) released a new guidance document on Sept. 20 to support schools and districts as they implement Senate Bill 1 (SB1), which was passed on Sept. 9 during the General Assembly’s recent special session.

During the Sept. 1 Hazard Rotary Club meeting, Emily Hudson, founder and executive director of the Southeast Kentucky African American Museum and Cultural Center (SEKY AAMCC), presented information and updates for the SEKY AAMCC.

This week, the Perry County School District announced that the district is going to continue to require masks inside its buildings following last week’s legislative session. Hazard Independent Schools had not yet announced a plan for responding to the legislature’s action as of presstime Sept. 15.

Recently, it was announced that Perry County is ranked among the highest in COVID-19 outbreaks in the entire United States.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has announced entries are being accepted for the 2021-2022 edition of its popular Adopt-a-Highway art contest for Kentucky school students. The theme is Adopt-a-Highway: Keep Kentucky Clean.