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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,...
A community together for a moment of silence
The National Day of Prayer was commemorated across the commonwealth May 2, drawing together people of all denominations and inviting neighboring communities to unite in prayer. The event in Hazard was held at the amphitheater beside City Hall, led by Pastor Tim Reynolds of Hazard First Baptist and supported by a youth service team from Grant Career Center in Bethel, Ohio.
Police investigating gas station theft
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - The Perry County Sheriff’s Department responded to the Ramey’s Qwik Stop convenience store on Highway 15 Tuesday after getting a report of a robbery at the store’s ATM machine. Authorities said the suspect spray painted the security cameras before breaking in and pulling...
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.
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°.
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.
Students complete Youth Emergency Preparedness Program
The Harlan County Youth Emergency Preparedness Program saw three Harlan County High School students complete the program on Monday, May, 6, adding to more than 20 graduates of the program since it began just a few years ago. Harlan County Extension Agent Jeremy Williams and former Harlan County Emergency Management Director David McGill directed the […] The post Students complete Youth Emergency Preparedness Program appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
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