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Registration now open for the 2021 Healthy Perry Challenge

A Hazard Herald Staff Report
Jun 15, 2021
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Recently, officials with the Kentucky River District Health Department announced that registration is now open for the 2021 Healthy Perry Challenge.

KRRJ escaped inmate arrested

A Hazard Herald Staff Report
Jun 11, 2021
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Last week, officials with the Kentucky River Regional Jail said Jody Eversole, 35, of Combs, an inmate of the KRRJ who escaped custody last month, was located and apprehended.

World's Smallest Shakespeare Festival to be held in Hazard

A Hazard Herald Staff Report
Jun 11, 2021
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This week, the Appalachian Arts Alliance, in partnership with Hazard High School and Perry County Central, will present the World's Smallest Shakespeare Festival on Thursday, June 10, and Friday, June 11.

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RAM Free Clinic held in Hazard, hundreds served

By Katie Kelley Staff Writer
Jun 10, 2021
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On June 5-6, hundreds of people were able to receive free vision, dental and medical care during the Remote Area Medical (RAM) Free Clinic held in Hazard. Some were local, while others drove hours from other states to receive the care they needed.

KRDHD urge caution and common sense as COVID-19 restrictions lessen

By Katie Kelley Staff Writer
Jun 10, 2021
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As the number of COVID-19 cases decline within the region and restrictions are lessened across the state, local officials are continuing to encourage COVID-19 vaccination efforts and the practice of safety and common sense throughout Perry County.

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Community celebrates 2021 Perry County Relay For Life

By Katie Kelley Staff Writer
Jun 10, 2021
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Over the weekend, on June 5, the Perry County Relay For Life held its concluding events at the Perry County Park. Each year, several Relay For Life events take place across the world, being staffed and coordinated by volunteers and held in local communities. This year, in an effort to minimi…

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Sports

Lady Commodores advance to 14th Region championship

By Steve LeMaster Sports Writer
Jun 10, 2021
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STANTON — Punching its ticket for the title game, Perry Central doubled up Letcher Central 10-5 in the semifinals of the 14th Region Softball Tournament on Monday, June 7.

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The Hazard Bulldogs are Five time, Five time, Five time, Five time, Five time 14th Region Champs

By Steve LeMaster Sports Writer
Jun 10, 2021
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IRVINE — Hazard captured its fifth straight 14th Region baseball title on Tuesday, June 8, edging tournament host Estill County 7-6.

Perry Central captures 54th District championship

By Steve LeMaster Sports Writer
Jun 3, 2021
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HAZARD — Remaining on top, Perry Central pulled away to defeat crosstown rival Hazard 17-2 in three innings the 54th District Softball Tournament title game on Tuesday, June 1.

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Bulldogs win district

By Steve LeMaster Sports Writer
Jun 3, 2021
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HAZARD — Hazard scored multiple runs in three separate innings on its way to defeating crosstown rival Perry Central 10-1 in the 54th District Baseball Tournament title game on Monday, May 31.