For months, the Hazard Independent Board of Education has been going through the process of interviewing candidates to hire as the new superintendent for district. On July 1, Sondra Combs assumed the role of superintendent for the Hazard Independent school district, and had her first officia…

Officials said this week a small mistake led to huge consequences after a deputy at the Kentucky River Regional Jail dropped a set of keys inside the facility, ultimately allowing four inmates to escape.

Independence Day saw a number of events within Hazard and Perry County as part of the celebration. Events available to the public included a community fish fry, parade, freedom float, live music and a fireworks display. Downtown Coordinator Bailey Richards said the festivities ended up being…

Three Hazard Community and Technical College faculty members were recently promoted, on July 1.

On June 27, staff members of the Hazard GameStop began hosting their first day of the Super Smash Brothers summer tournament.