This week. Scoops ‘N’ More, also referred to as Freddy’s Hiwaiian Shaved Ice and Ice Cream, opened in their new location. The store, formerly located on Darb Fork Road, is now located in the Village Lane Shopping Center. Hours of operation will be from 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Monday through Saturday…
Hazard Community and Technical College held its annual Tree Week from Oct. 9-16, as they celebrated the trees and green spaces around the area with friends, neighbors and communities.
During this week’s Oct. 12 Perry County Fiscal Court meeting, Perry County Judge-Executive Scott Alexander and county officials discussed ongoing development projects and their status during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A Perry County man was arrested on several felony charges recently after he allegedly fled from and endangered police attempting to arrest him on a warrant.
Kentucky Circuit Clerks’ Trust For Life and Kentucky Organ Donor Affiliates are kicking off the month of October with their annual Donate Life Pumpkin Decorating Contest. The annual competition is part of a seasonal effort to spread awareness around the importance of organ and tissue donation.
This week, drivers who use KY 2022, also called Squabble Creek Road, in extreme southern Owsley County areas and extreme western Perry County areas should be prepared for road closures and lengthy detours.
As his business continues to grow, former Hazard Community and Technical College’s (HCTC) graduate Ryan Messer encourages people to invest in their communities and in themselves.
On Sept. 27, the Drug Enforcement Administration issued a Public Safety Alert warning Americans of the alarming increase in the lethality and availability of fake prescription pills containing fentanyl and methamphetamine. DEA’s Public Safety Alert, the first in six years, seeks to raise pub…
The following facilities will be closed on Monday, Oct. 11, in observance of Columbus Day:
Hazard native and local author Joey Webb is celebrating October and the spooky season by encouraging the community’s support of his recently released horror stories that came out in March of this year. Webb said he began writing at an early age, with science fiction and horror being his favo…
As COVID-19 cases begin to decline slowly throughout Perry County and across the state, local and state officials, along with healthcare officials, are continuing to encourage individuals to get vaccinated and practice safety precautions to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
During the Sept. 28 Hazard-Perry County Chamber of Commerce meeting, superintendents of the Hazard Independent and Perry County School Districts discussed measures their facilities have taken during the COVID-19 pandemic, and provided a community update.
Recently, a Combs man was indicted on several charges by a Perry County grand jury.
On Sept. 30, the Kentucky State Police (KSP) held the annual Sworn Awards Ceremony in Lexington to honor 55 troopers and officers who put on a uniform each day to patrol Kentucky’s neighborhoods with a mission of serving and protecting their fellow citizens. The achievement awards presented …
On Saturday, Sept. 25, Tim Deaton, executive director of the Appalachian Arts Alliance, visited the Perry County Central Drama's Commodore Players and made a donation to the PCCHS drama program. Senior class drama students Macie Moore and Ethan Hopper gratefully accepted the $250 contributio…
This week, on Sept. 29, the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) released annual school report card data.
Next month, an Appalachian influenced author will be releasing her newest book, “Revised Light.”
Last week, Sept. 25, the Perry County Central Drama's Commodore Players welcomed performers from the Missoula Children's Theatre (MCT) to their stage this week. The MCT came to Hazard to perform “The Snow Queen” with the community's youth thanks to Timothy Deaton and the Appalachian Arts All…
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, officials with the Kentucky River Regional Jail (KRRJ) have continued to monitor cases within the inmate population, and have taken several measures to mitigate risks of spreading COVID-19 within the jail.
On Sept. 24, Sinister Shades held their opening day at their new location. Thus business is now located across from NU2U by the old MC Napier school. “We hope this gives all of our loyal customers a more convenient location to bring their vehicles,” said the business in an online statement. …
Gov. Andy Beshear and the Kentucky Department for Public Health have shared details on which populations are recommended to receive a COVID-19 booster shot, as well as a third shot, per federal health guidelines and recommendations.
Throughout Perry County, COVID-19 cases are continuing to spread. In an effort to contain the amount of COVID cases in the area, local healthcare providers are continuing to promote COVID-19 vaccination efforts throughout Perry County and surrounding areas.
PAINTSVILLE — This weekend marks the inaugural Alleyfest at the Alley on Main, which will be taking place parallel to the City of Paintsville's new Autumn Fest, a new festival aimed at allowing local non-profits to fundraise in lieu of a cancelled Kentucky Apple Festival. Alley on Main owner…
Hazard Community and Technical College (HCTC) nursing students have been able to lend a helping hand to the staff at Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) who have struggled to serve their communities throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. HCTC staff said they are proud of their students who have…
With wildfires raging in the western United States, Kentuckians are reminded that as the state enters its Fall Forest Fire Hazard Season on Oct. 1, their actions can make a big difference in the number and severity of fires in the commonwealth.
In an effort to support strained Kentucky hospitals, Gov. Andy Beshear announced last week that a National Disaster Medical System (NDMS) team he requested arrived at Appalachian Regional Healthcare in Hazard on Sept. 22 and will stay for two weeks.
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