Editor’s note: This story is a corrected version of a story which appeared in the March 23 edition of the Hazard Herald which had an error in identification.
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The Children’s Advocacy Centers of Kentucky recently honored 16 individuals who have made a difference in the lives of child victims of abuse in their community, including the director of Perry County’s child advocacy center.
On March 20e, groundwork began in Hazard on the new locations of Go Time and Moe’s Southwest Grill. The convenience store and restaurant will be located on Ky. 15 across from Save A Lot and McDonald’s.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on March 15 announced that Kentucky will be receiving $300 million to assist in long-term flood recovery from last summer’s flooding.
PAINTSVILLE — During a Paintsville/Johnson County Chamber of Commerce membership meeting on March 9, representatives from Appalachian Wireless spoke to chamber members about recent service issues as well as a new, state-of-the-art data center operated by the company
Drivers who use Ky. 267 (Typo Road) in Perry County should prepare for a road closure on Thursday, March 23.
Jamie H. Vaught, an author, sports writer and Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College professor, held a book signing in Hazard March 11.
Recently, 4 Good Community, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping disadvantaged areas and individuals, came to Perry County for a public outreach event. On March 1, 4 Good Community, along with several partners and volunteers, held a donation event at the County Line Community Church…
A Hazard man was arrested on charges including trafficking in heroin after receiving information he was trafficking from a local motel.
Preparations are underway for a Community Easter Week Worship Service open to the public at 6 p.m. April 2 at the New Hope Church located at 407 Gorman Hollow Road. Voices from 11 area churches and a brass quartet will be providing the music for the service event. The public is invited and a…
Several community organizations gathered in the private dining room of ARH on March 9 for a meet-and-greet event held for ARH’s new CEO Brain Springate, as well as other new ARH team members — Lesley Wininger and Chris Moeller. Brian Springate, ARH’s new CEO, joined the company Nov. 2022. S…
A new boutique, Jewels By Julia, opened in downtown Hazard on March 4, providing community members with a new retail option for apparel and accessories.
Near the end of January, My Sister’s Closet opened in downtown Hazard.
The Shooting Stars Youtheatre-Lexington Children’s Theatre has returned to Hazard to partner with the Appalachian Arts Alliance for the production of “Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief.” The Shooting Stars Youtheatre has previously done two workshops with the Appalachian Arts Alliance — …
The Hazard-Perry County Women’s Club recently made donations of snacks and supplies to the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center. Shown, from left, are Cynthia Gooch, with the hospice center; Liz Buchanan, women’s club co-treasurer; Michelle Joseph, with the hospice center; Tabatha Lewis…
Recently, former members of the Hazard National Guard Unit gathered and spent time together. Bobby Brown, one of the veterans in attendance, said if you totaled the years of service the group gave to this country, it would be over 300 years. The group, said Brown, consisted of veterans that …
In recognition for Pet Appreciation Week (PAW), the Tractor Supply of Hazard held a pet adoption event on March 11. The pet adoption event was open to the public and their friendly, leashed pets.
A lawsuit filed by Kentucky State Police Post 13 Commander Capt. Jennifer Sandlin alleging gender discrimination continues to move through the courts.
Over the years, the Kentucky River Regional Jail has partnered with the county to allow inmates in the jail’s work release program to go out into the community, under supervision, and clean up garbage along roads, cut grass in cemeteries and complete other duties to clean up the area.
A Perry County man is facing federal drug trafficking charges after an ongoing investigation by the Hazard Police Department.
County officials recently approved the reading and adoption of several new roads during the March 10 Perry County Fiscal Court meeting. Additionally, the court also briefly discussed road funding.
This month the Appalachian Arts Alliance will host its third annual St. Patrick’s Day Bash.
Officials with the Kentucky River Regional Jail are expressing interest in expanding the number and quality of available substance abuse programs. County officials said they are looking into the possibility of helping to fund the expansion in the future.
A Perry County man was arrested on felony charges after he allegedly caused an injury crash which injured several people.
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month is observed in March to promote the importance of screening for colorectal cancer and inform people about the healthy lifestyle habits that can decrease the risk of developing cancer of the colon, rectum, or anus. Across the country several healthcare facili…
On Feb. 28, the Kentucky House passed HB 244, sponsored by Rep. Chris Fugate.
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