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Softball Recap: Leslie County wins going away against Williamsburg
In what's become a running theme this season, Leslie County gave their fans yet another huge victory on Friday. They put the hurt on the Williamsburg Yellow Jackets with a sharp 18-1 win. While fans of Leslie County might be used to big wins, the 17-run margin marked the team's biggest one yet.
3 face drug trafficking charges
Police executed a search warrant at a Babs Arbor Street residence on Tuesday, leading to three individuals facing charges including drug trafficking after allegedly being found in possession of suspected illegal substances. David Ball, 39, of Cumberland, Eric Kleinteich, 34, of Cumberland, and Ashley Dean, 31, all of Cumberland, were arrested on May 1. According […] The post 3 face drug trafficking charges appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Perry man gets 20 years in Breathitt fentanyl case
A Perry County man was sentenced recently to serve 20 years in prison related to a Breathitt County fentanyl case. According to court documents, on April 19, 39th Circuit Court Judge Lisa H. Whisman sentenced Joseph Thomas, 37, of North Main Street Hazard, to serve 20 years on a charge of aggravated trafficking in a controlled substance (greater than or equal to 28 grams of fentanyl.
FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY: Heavy rain threat slowly diminishing this morning
HAZARD, KY. (WYMT) - A First Alert Weather Day continues through mid-morning as heavy rainfall is departing. Look for the steady, heavier rain to continue until mid-morning. Then, we’ll look for breaks of sunshine with an isolated shower / thundershower threat. High temperatures will reach between 77° and 82°.
Hazard set to host Queen City Artisan Festival
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - On Saturday, the ArtStation will host the first Queen City Artisan Festival in downtown Hazard. The purpose of the festival is to bring together talented artists from across the region to showcase their art. While it is an opportunity for local artists to gain more attention,...
East Kentucky lawmakers lend ear to region's needs on post-session tour
On a lunch stop in Hazard, Kentucky state senators met with Perry County's local officials. It was one of many stops Tuesday from London to Whitesburg for lawmakers to specifically focus on East Kentucky’s wins this session and the work still left to do.
Walk of Honor to celebrate veterans, active duty military
The Harlan County Walk of Honor is returning for the second consecutive year to honor military veterans and active service members from Harlan County. The Harlan County Walk of Honor first appeared in 2023. According to City of Harlan Tourism’s Visit Harlan Facebook page, the Walk of Honor will follow a path around Huff Park. […] The post Walk of Honor to celebrate veterans, active duty military appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Cumberland Softball Players Earn End of Year Accolades
Lebanon, Tenn. – May 1, 2024 – Anna Lay was voted First Team All-Conference, while Ashley Evans and Jacey Hatfield were both selected to the Second Team; Kaitlin Higgins named Gold Glove pitcher, as was announced by the league office this morning. Anna Lay was the Phoenix’s leadoff...
LKLP Community Action launches new website
Coinciding with Community Action Month, LKLP announced May 7 the launch of its revamped website, www.LKLP.org. The redesigned site features a fresh new look and navigation designed to be more user friendly, according to a statement from LKLP. “LKLP serves tens of thousands of individuals and families each year,” said...
City looking for new waste disposal methods
The Hazard Utilities Commission met on May 6 and addressed ongoing challenges with waste disposal strategies, particularly issues related to the sewer plant. City Manager Tony Eversole highlighted the financial and operational hurdles the city faces with the current setup. “It costs us more than we make to allow people...
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