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Two dead after shooting, officials say
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Two people have been confirmed dead after a shooting in Southern Kentucky. Officials said the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office and Kentucky State Police are investigating a shooting on Brown Ridge Road. They said there are at least two people dead. The shooting reportedly happened around...
Perry Co. welcomes another new business
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Hazard has seen an increase in new businesses recently and on Thursday, ARCO, also known as E-Z Express Mart, opened its doors. At first glance ARCO seems like just another gas station, but inside is where the magic happens, the kitchen is where ARCO really shines.
National Day of Prayer continues in Perry Co.
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - People made their way to the Hazard City Hall Amphitheater for a community celebration of National Day of Prayer. First Baptist Church Pastor Tim Reynolds said this is an important day for people of all walks of life to come together and worship. “That’s happening all...
Knott Co. man arrested after following officer’s wife
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - A Knott County man was charged with stalking after an incident at a store in Perry County. Police said an officer received a call from his wife saying someone was following her around the store. After arriving at the store, the woman was escorted outside and...
Little Theatre of Hazard announces 2024 Summer in the Park
The Little Theatre of Hazard has announced its 2024 Summer in the Park. According to a statement from the organization, its 18th Arts Festival and Play in Bobby Davis Park will be on June 22. The festival will include a special tribute to the young artists in the community. Anyone...
Bulldogs shutout Panther baseball at home
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - The Hazard baseball team looked to make it three wins in May when they hosted the Knox Central Panthers on Friday night. Hazard’s Max Pelfrey hit a shot over the left field fence in the bottom of the first inning to put the Bulldogs on board first, 1-0.
RRJ Solutions holds ribbon-cutting downtown
The Hazard-Perry County Chamber of Commerce celebrated the opening of RRJ Solutions with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 26, in downtown Hazard. RRJ Solutions, a comprehensive counseling agency, provides a broad range of case management and community-based programs tailored for adults and at-risk youth. Perry County Judge-Executive Scott Alexander expressed...
Avalanche of aid could help Kentuckians reinvent mountain economy
CORBIN — Eastern Kentucky is about to get an avalanche of federal and state money to help it transition from its largely disappeared coal economy, but some of its towns are already lifting themselves up and setting examples for the region. That was the upshot of the 36th annual East Kentucky Leadership Conference in Corbin, […] The post Avalanche of aid could help Kentuckians reinvent mountain economy appeared first on Kentucky Lantern.
HPD: Knott man was photographing, videoing women in store
A Knott County man was arrested recently after he allegedly was discovered to be taking videos of women in a local store. According to an arrest citation written by HPD Officer Parker Hignite, on April 15, HPD Maj. Zack Miller received a call from his wife who had reported she had a man following her throughout a store at the Daniel Boone Plaza.
Hazard soccer’s leading scorer signs to Midway University
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - In just a month, the Hazard soccer program has sent two athletes to play at the collegiate level. Last month, Landon Hughes signed to play soccer at Lake Erie College, and on Mon., May 3, Joseph Amburgey signed to continue his soccer career at Midway University, a school he said made him feel comfortable.
City officials discuss challenges with water projects
At the Hazard City Commission meeting on April 15, the commission adopted multiple resolutions accepting $4.2 million in grants from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to update several water projects throughout the city. The projects, to be administered by the USDA Rural Development, include:. • Ky. 476 Waterline Replacement Project:...
High schoolers giving back to families affected by the floods in eastern Kentucky
BETHEL, Ohio (WKRC) - In July of 2022 a flood swept through Eastern Kentucky. 45 people lost their lives, thousands were displaced, and there is extensive damage to properties and infrastructure. Now, many communities remain on the road to recovery. That's why students and staff with the Grant Career Center...
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