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HC coach says Perry, Noah will play well together
Mark Pope will have Kentucky’s all-time leading high school scorer — Travis Perry of Lyon County — and fifth all-time leading scorer — Trent Noah of Harlan County — on his first UK roster. Perry signed with UK and then coach John Calipari in November but unlike UK’s other Calipari signees opted to stay with […] The post HC coach says Perry, Noah will play well together appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Evarts receives funds for water system upgrades
The city of Evarts has long been dealing with issues with the city’s embattled water system. The city recently received funds to put planned upgrades and maintenance into action intended to result in a much more reliable water system. Woody Fields, Chief Water Plant Operator for the city of Evarts, provided an update on the […] The post Evarts receives funds for water system upgrades appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Fog issues to start
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Fog issues are more widespread waking up this morning. We’ll get back to the sunshine before our next system arrives overnight. We’ll deal with fog issues early this morning. Skies will then turn partly sunny with forecast high temperatures topping out between 76° and 81°.
Hazard, some other Kentucky towns may enact restaurant tax, judge rules
A Franklin Circuit judge has given a legal victory to Hazard and several other Kentucky cities interested in imposing a restaurant tax. The tax, created by the legislature in 1980, is levied in about 50 of Kentucky’s 418 cities on retail sales of food and beverages in all restaurants in the city. The tax rate […] The post Hazard, some other Kentucky towns may enact restaurant tax, judge rules appeared first on Kentucky Lantern.
Hazard continues winning streak with win over Jackson County
Hazard pushed its winning streak to five games with a 9-6 win over Jackson County Friday evening. The win helped the Bulldogs improve their record to 19-10 on the season. Hazard had six doubles on the game to help them pick up the big win. The Bulldogs got going in...
Hazard High acknowledges recent scholars
Hazard High School is celebrating notable academic achievements with seven students selected as Governor’s Scholars for the 2023-2024 school year and two receiving full rides to Berea College as Hurst Scholars. Superintendent Sondra Combs and Vice Principal Luke Glaser said the school is proud of the students. “We’re really...
Hazard Middle School students chosen to attend 2024 Rogers Explorers
The Center for Rural Development has selected four Hazard Independent students to participate in the 2024 Rogers Explorers Program, the organization announced in a recent statement. Hazard Middle School students Ava Sparkman, Gannon Mullins, Chloe Brashear, and Landen Sloas have been chosen as Rogers Explorers and invited to attend this...
Grigsby no-hits Knott Central for second time
HAZARD — Behind a no-hitter from pitcher Kaitlyn Grigsby, Perry Central blanked Knott County Central 15-0 in four innings on Tuesday, May 14. Following the win, Perry Central improved to 22-10. A perennial 14th Region title contender, Perry Central thrived throughout the matchup. Grigsby no-hit Knott County Central for...
Hazard teachers recognized for excellence in teaching
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Three teachers with the Hazard Independent School district were recognized for excellence over the weekend. Patrick Hall, Cindy Lindon and Paul Spare received the Excellence in Teaching award from Campbellsville University in their respective grade levels. Superintendent Sondra Combs said, since 1987, the university has recognized...
Call for nominations for Best of Harlan County
Our Best of Harlan County promotion is now underway with the launch of the nomination round. Now through the end of May, we ask that you visit www.harlanenterprise.net/contests to nominate your regional favorites. You can submit your selections in Food and Drink, Out and About, Professionals, Services and Shops categories. There are over 100 subcategories […] The post Call for nominations for Best of Harlan County appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Invest Appalachia announces $16.6 million in new commitments
Invest Appalachia (IA) has announced commitments totaling $16.6 million from six new investors in support of the Invest Appalachia Fund (IA Fund). The IA Fund is designed to provide flexible community-first impact investment that reaches persistently under-resourced populations and geographies across central Appalachia. New investors include Truist Bank, the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, and Chordata Capital, as well as regional funders including the Dogwood Health Trust, Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation, and Greater Clark Foundation. Launched in 2022, the fund has already deployed over $6 million in blended capital investment, in projects and businesses that advance climate resilience, equity, and community wealth-building, with the expectation of tripling that number in 2024.
Representative Adam Bowling provides budget info to Chamber
The Harlan County Chamber of Commerce welcomed Kentucky State Representative Adam Bowling during their regular May meeting. Bowling advised the members on state funding impacting the area. “Thank you for having me,” Bowling said. “It’s an honor to be here.” Bowling mentioned he represents approximately 75 percent of Harlan County. “I was first elected in […] The post Representative Adam Bowling provides budget info to Chamber appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
EKU basketball hires Hazard native Matt Hurt
RICHMOND, Ky. (WYMT) - Hazard native Matt Hurt has joined the Eastern Kentucky University men’s basketball team as the program’s director of operations. Hurt returns to the Commonwealth after serving as the director of basketball operations at Coastal Carolina since 2012. “Matt’s transition to Richmond will be seamless,”...
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