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KRRJ officials allege accused meth trafficker attempted to break out of jail

By Katie Kelley Staff Writer
Jan 21, 2021

This week, a female inmate attempted to escape from the Kentucky River Regional Jail.

City, county discuss water issues during monthly meetings

By Katie Kelley Staff Writer
Jan 21, 2021

This week, during the Jan. 19 meetings of the Perry County Fiscal Court and the Hazard City Commission, officials discussed several ongoing projects as well as the ongoing water issues being experienced throughout the county.

Perry County prepares to vaccinate employees in local school systems

By Katie Kelley Staff Writer
Jan 21, 2021

Healthcare officials with the Kentucky River District Health Department said that Perry County is currently moving out of the increased number of cases from Christmas and New Year’s, and are preparing for more vaccinations.

PSC issues order in Kentucky Power rate case, approves higher rates, but not as high as company requested

An Appalachian Newspapers Staff Report
Jan 21, 2021

The Kentucky Public Service Commission last week approved higher rates for Kentucky Power customers, but reduced the increase the company proposed slightly.

HCTC, others hold events in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

By Katie Kelley Staff Writer
Jan 21, 2021

This week, several community organizations recognized Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Perry County holds virtual ‘Food and Faith Summit’

By Katie Kelley Staff Writer
Jan 21, 2021

On Jan. 14, several community members and representatives from various local organizations participated in a virtual “Food and Faith Summit.” During the summit, participants discussed several topics surrounding food insecurity in Perry County, including barriers being faced and steps that ca…

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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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Hazard holds off Perry Central, 58-48

By Steve LeMaster Sports Writer
Jan 21, 2021

Continuing to win, Hazard upended rival Perry Central 58-48 on the road in a 54th District boys’ basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 16.

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Bulldogs knock off Wolves in 14th Region title rematch

By Steve LeMaster Sports Writer
Jan 14, 2021

In a rematch of the 2019/2020 14th Region title game, reigning champion Hazard knocked off preseason favorite Wolfe County 66-58 on Monday, Jan. 11.

Patriots drop Bulldogs in 14th Region All ‘A’

By Steve LeMaster Sports Writer
Jan 7, 2021

Knott Central outscored reigning champion Hazard 24-10 in the fourth quarter to pull away to win 73-64 in the 14th Region All “A” Classic on Monday, Jan. 4.

Caudill reaches 2,500 point milestone, Hazard falls

By Steve LeMaster Sports Writer
Jan 7, 2021

Hazard fell behind and couldn’t battle its way back as host Knott Central puled away to win 57-46 in the 14th Region All “A” Classic girls’ basketball tournament on Monday, Jan. 4.

All Mountain First Team

Dec 30, 2020

All Mountain

Appalachian Newspapers Inc. 2020 All Mountain Football Team: Howard, Dixon finalists for COY

By Randy White Regional Sports Editor
Dec 30, 2020

The Appalachian Newspapers Inc. All Mountain Football Team is comprised of teams in our coverage area. Mainly teams from Pike County, Floyd County, Johnson County, Perry County and Mingo County, but we also include players from the entire 15th Region.