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Perry County man charged with rape, sodomy

A Hazard Herald Staff Report
Feb 20, 2020

On Tuesday, a Perry County man appeared in court for arraignment relating to felony charges of rape, sodomy and kidnapping linked to crimes allegedly committed last week.

HDA receives funding to help 50 families this year

By Katie Kelley Staff Writer
Feb 20, 2020

Recently, the Housing Development Alliance received substantial funding from the HOME Program and the Affordable Housing Trust Fund that will allow them to serve 50 families this year. HDA officials said they are going to use these funds to help with an even larger long-term goal the organiz…

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KSP:Trooper saved with granted tourniquet from Spirit of Blue

A Hazard Herald Staff Report
Feb 20, 2020

Officials with the Spirit of Blue Foundation have announced the program’s first verified save of a law enforcement officer with equipment granted through its safety grant program occurred in Perry County.

Beshear announces $500,000 in grants available for debris disposal after flooding

Special to the Hazard Herald
Feb 20, 2020

Gov. Andy Beshear and Energy and Environment Cabinet (EEC) Secretary Rebecca Goodman announced that a total of $500,000 in grant funding is available to qualifying counties for flood debris cleanup.

Appalachian Arts Alliance holds Valentine’s Day dinner, show

By Katie Kelley Staff Writer
Feb 20, 2020

On Friday, Feb. 14, the Appalachian Arts Alliance held “Love in the Mountains,” a Valentine’s Day dinner and jazz show for community members to celebrate their loved ones. During the evening, a gourmet dinner was prepared and served by local people, and music was presented by Kiana and the S…

Hazard BOE receives update on Gear Up SOAR

By Katie Kelley Staff Writer
Feb 20, 2020

On Feb. 13, during the Hazard Independent School district’s monthly Board of Education meeting, a presentation was given updating the board and meeting attendees of the progress made with Gear Up SOAR.

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Sports

Dores knock off Leslie, then fall in two straight

By Steve LeMaster Sports Writer
Feb 20, 2020

Winning on the road, Perry Central pulled away to defeat host Leslie County 71-63 in a 54th District boys’ basketball game on Thursday, Feb. 13.

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Lady Commodores bounce back after loss

By Randy White Regional Sports Editor
Feb 20, 2020

Pikeville cruised to an 80-52 win over Perry Central on Senior Night.

Commodores knock off Owsley County

By Steve LeMaster Sports Writer
Feb 13, 2020

Perry County Central returned to the win column on Tuesday night, defeating host Owsley County 59-43 in a boys; high school basketball game.

Bulldogs knock off Wildcats

By Steve LeMaster Sports Writer
Feb 13, 2020

BUCKHORN — Winning on the road, Hazard beat host Buckhorn 61-51 in a 54th District boys’ basketball game on Saturday.

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Commodores knock off Bulldogs in overtime thriller

By Randy White Regional Sports Editor
Feb 6, 2020

It was a night to remember.

Perry Central knocks off Buckhorn, 81-62

By Steve LeMaster Sports Writer
Jan 30, 2020

D’Andre Reed scored 28 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to lead Perry Central over visiting Buckhorn 81-62 in a 54th District boys’ basketball game on Monday night.