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Appalachian Arts Alliance hosts Kentucky Derby Party at ArtStation

By Katie Kelley Staff Writer
May 6, 2021
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On Saturday, May 1, the Appalachian Arts Alliance hosted Hazard and Perry County’s seventh annual Derby Party at the ArtStation on Main Street in downtown Hazard. During the event there were appetizers, a cash bar, music and a tent-style casino tables with prizes.

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Hazard Coffee Company officially opens in downtown Hazard

By Katie Kelley Staff Writer
May 6, 2021
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Following a few soft opening events, Hazard Coffee Company officially opened for business this week in downtown Hazard.

PCSO, Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife respond to fatal drowning in Perry County

A Hazard Herald Staff Report
May 6, 2021
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Over the weekend, the Perry County Sheriff’s Office and the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife responded to a fatal drowning in Perry County.

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Hazard Save A Lot store locations donate to families in need

A Hazard Herald Staff Report
May 6, 2021
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This year, both of the Hazard Save A Lot stores donated thousands of bags of food to local charities, totaling more than $20,000 in community contributions through the discount grocery chain’s annual “Bags for a Brighter Holiday” food donation program that gives back to Hazard area families …

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Rogers, Barr, Guthrie asking for FEMA assessments to be expanded to include Perry, 25 other counties

Special to Appalachian Newspapers
Apr 30, 2021
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U.S. congressmen Hal Rogers (KY-05), Andy Barr (KY-06) and Brett Guthrie (KY-02) sent a joint letter to Deanne Criswell, Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in support of Gov. Andy Beshear's request for damage assessments to be conducted in 26 additional counties…

PCFC discusses road issues, funding during monthly meeting

By Katie Kelley Staff Writer
Apr 29, 2021
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During the April 20 meeting of the Perry County Fiscal Court, Perry County Judge-Executive Scott Alexander and court members discussed recent issues with roads throughout the county, as well as the lack of available funding to resolve some of the ongoing issues.

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Christmas in April: Bengals draft Ja’Marr Chase

Sports Dude Randy White
May 6, 2021
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The NFL Draft is like Christmas morning for football fans, but if you’re a fan of a losing team and you have a Top 5 pick, then it may be even more exciting than Christmas morning.

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Commodores roll past Pikeville, 10-3

By Randy White Regional Sports Editor
May 6, 2021
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Perry Central’s confidence kept growing against Pikeville Tuesday evening on the road.

Hazard limits Leslie County, wins district game

By Steve LeMaster Sports Writer
Apr 29, 2021
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Hazard limited visiting Leslie County’s offensive attack to pull away to win 12-2 in five innings in a 54th District softball game on Thursday, April 22.

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Lady Commodores’ pressure too much for Lady Hawks

By Randy White Regional Sports Editor
Apr 29, 2021
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From the first at-bat to the last, Perry Central was putting pressure on Pike Central’s defense.

Appalachian Newspapers Inc. Girls’ All Mountain Team

By Randy White Regional Sports Editor
Apr 22, 2021
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The All Mountain Team includes teams covered in the Appalachian News-Express, the Floyd Chronicle and Times, the Paintsville Herald and Hazard Herald. The All Mountain Team was voted on by Randy White, Steve LeMaster and Joshua Blankenship.