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KSP: Two arrested on meth trafficking charges

A Hazard Herald Staff Report
Aug 6, 2020

Two people were arrested Aug. 4 after, Kentucky State Police said, the service of a search warrant in Hazard led them to find a quantity of drugs including methamphetamine, firearms and stolen property, including a police radio.

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Baby Pantry continues to serve community, accepting donations

By Katie Kelley Staff Writer
Aug 6, 2020

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the Kentucky Infant Development Station, also known as the Baby Pantry, has continued to serve families in the community. This continued service, said pantry representatives, was made possible through the generous donations they have been receiving.

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KSP Post 13 participates in “Cover the Cruiser” to benefit the Special Olympics

By Katie Kelley Staff Writer
Aug 6, 2020

On July 31, representatives of the Kentucky State Police Post 13 had a cruiser parked at the Hazard Walmart to encourage the public to cover the cruiser with custom Special Olympics Kentucky (SOKY) stickers for their “Cover the Cruiser” fundraiser event.

HCTC announces graduates, sets tentative graduation date

A Hazard Herald Staff Report
Aug 6, 2020

Officials with Hazard Community and Technical College recently announced more than 2,000 credentials were awarded during the 2019-2020 academic year to graduating students. Of the 2,095 credentials awarded to a total of 983 students, HCTC representatives said 398 were degrees, 89 were diplom…

Local schools hold back-to-school bash events, plan orientation dates

A Hazard Herald Staff Report
Aug 6, 2020

Recently, both the Perry County and Hazard Independent School Districts have been preparing for the start of school scheduled for Aug. 24. Many of the Perry County schools have been holding drive-thru back-to-school bash events, while Hazard Independent schools are planning to hold orientati…

Perry Pallets and Bin Sales utilizes virtual methods during pandemic, continues to grow

By Katie Kelley Staff Writer
Aug 6, 2020

Like many other businesses, Perry Pallets and Bin Sales employees have been using online options for continuing their business during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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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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Kentucky receives ABCA Team Academic Excellence Award

A Hazard Herald Staff Report
Aug 6, 2020

The University of Kentucky baseball team has been honored by the American Baseball Coaches Association with its Team Academic Excellence Award for 2019-20, the organization announced. UK is one of just 68 schools in Division I and two in the Southeastern Conference to receive the distinction.