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Appalachian Big Ideas Festival held in downtown Hazard

A Hazard Herald Staff Report
12 min ago
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On Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky held the Appalachian Big Ideas Festival, where several community partners, organizations, individuals and businesses gathered in downtown Hazard to present their ideas on how to improve the quality of life in Hazard and Perry County.

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Johnson County native and legend Loretta Lynn passes at 90

By Waylon Whitson and Justin Begley Appalachian Newspapers
22 hrs ago
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PAINTSVILLE — The queen of country music, Johnson County native Loretta Lynn, passed away on Oct. 4.

Officials: COVID lockdowns led to rise in domestic violence

By Kristi Strouth Appalachian Newspapers
23 hrs ago
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As COVID-19 rampaged across the globe for the last two years, so, too, as domestic violence.

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Community Baby Shower held for Perry County residents

By Katie Kelley Staff Writer
Oct 6, 2022
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Several organizations recently set up at the Perry County Park to participate in a community baby shower sponsored by the local Family Resource and Youth Centers (FRYSCs) on Sept. 29.

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FAKY announces ‘Big Idea’ for EKY housing; nonprofits to build multiple homes for flood survivors

Special to the Hazard Herald
Oct 6, 2022
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Officials with the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky (FAKY) as well as its partners and funders are calling it a plan that cannot wait.

Superintendents Advisory Council discusses rising costs of construction and delayed capital projects

Special to Appalachian Newspapers
Oct 4, 2022
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School district building plans are being negatively impacted by rising construction costs, Kentucky Department of education staff told the Superintendents Advisory Council (SAC) during its Sept. 21 meeting.

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Bulldogs keep rolling with win over Somerset

By Randy White Regional Sports Editor
20 hrs ago
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Hazard is dialed in right now.

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Commodores hold on to defeat Paintsville, 27-25

By Steve LeMaster Sports Writer
21 hrs ago
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HAZARD — Avoiding a second loss in the 2022 high school football season, Perry Central held on to defeat visiting Paintsville 27-25 on Friday, Sept. 30.

Hazard outlasts Shelby Valley, 4-3

By Steve LeMaster Sports Writer
Oct 5, 2022
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HAZARD — Returning to the win column, Hazard outlasted visiting Shelby Valley 4-3 in a girls' high school soccer match on Wednesday, Sept. 28.

Commodores drop district game to LCC

By Steve LeMaster Sports Writer
Sep 29, 2022
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HAZARD — Perry Central faltered late as visiting Letcher Central battled back from behind to win 49-32 in a Class 4A District 8 game on Friday, Sept. 23.