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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...
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...
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.
Trafficking investigation leads to meth arrest
A Harlan County man is facing charges including possession of a controlled substance after allegedly being found in possession of suspected methamphetamine. Anthony Smith, 49, of Totz, was arrested by Harlan County Sheriff’s Office on April 19. According to a press release, the Harlan County Sheriff’s Office was conducting a joint drug trafficking investigation along […] The post Trafficking investigation leads to meth arrest appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Ohio students using technical skills to serve EKY
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - The U.S. Grant Career Center from Bethel, Ohio has made it their mission to continue serving Eastern Kentucky following the July 2022 floods. The group of more than 20 students and a handful of staff came back to the mountains for a second time in an effort to help repair and rebuild.
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...
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:...
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...
McLendon, Akal power Dragons in strong showing at Leslie race
Brought to you by Harlan County Sports. By Abby Sherman Contributing Sports Writer The Harlan and Harlan County track teams traveled to Leslie County to compete in an open meet last Tuesday. Harlan placed third overall with 114 points in the boys division, while the girls were fifth overall with 28 points. Leslie County won […] The post McLendon, Akal power Dragons in strong showing at Leslie race appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
KSP searching for suspect in murder case
LESLIE COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - Troopers with Kentucky State Police are searching for a man in connection to a deadly stabbing in Leslie County. Police have identified Darin J. Hensley, 51, of Beverly, as a suspect. Hensley is wanted in connection to a deadly stabbing that happened off KY-406. The...
Perry Central tops Hazard, 16-2
After making a strong showing at the All “A” Classic state tournament over the weekend, Hazard tried to do something that the Lady Bulldogs haven’t done in 10 years — that is beat Perry Central. The Lady Bulldogs couldn’t pull off the feat as Perry Central...
Lady Bulldogs make it out of pool play at All ‘A’ state tournament
Hazard had a great showing at the All “A” Classic state tournament over the weekend. The Lady Bulldogs finished the tournament with a 3-1 record in the tournament. Hazard knocked off Jackson County 7-3, Whitefield Academy 14-0 and Trimble County 4-1 to make it out of Pool Play and into the quarterfinal bracket.
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