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While Perry County Schools Superintendent Kent Campbell said he understands people’s frustration over the long-delayed South Perry Elementary School, he said primary issue remains finding a central site for the project. During the Perry County Board of Education’s Nov. 21 meeting, a group of parents raised the issue again,...

Construction on the Skyview high-ground community outside Hazard is moving forward as its environmental permit has been approved by the federal Department for Housing and Urban Development.

HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - On Wednesday, Perry County Sheriff Joe Engle announced the sheriff’s office received a special gift from the city of Florence in Northern Kentucky. Engle said the Perry County Sheriff’s Office was donated a Ford Police Interceptor cruiser. He added this is the second cruiser...

The Perry County Public Library hosted “Mickey Claus is Coming to Town” on Nov. 28. The event featured free photo sessions with Rudolph and Mickey and Minnie Mouse, along with complimentary hot chocolate and cookies. Attendees also enjoyed public screenings of “Mickey's Christmas Carol” and “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas” in the auditorium. Additionally, children had the opportunity to send letters to Santa, with all letters submitted by Dec. 14 guaranteed a response from Santa. For more information about future Christmas events look for the Perry County Public Library on Facebook.

HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - In the spring, Kentucky Senate President Robert Stivers commissioned the Council of Postsecondary Education (CPE) to study whether the southeastern region of Kentucky would be a good host to a public, four-year, residential university. This study was made possible through the Stivers-sponsored Senate Joint Resolution 98.

HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - High pressure will keep us dry for the middle of the week, but we are giving you the First Alert for our next rainmaker to end the work week. The forecast remains calm through tonight. We stay dry, but clouds do increase as our next weather system is knocking on the door. Overnight lows bottom out in the mid-and-lower-30s, so we are chilly but not as cold as recent nights.

Memorial Gymnasium, a staple in Kentucky high school basketball since its construction in 1950, now is on its way to becoming a national historic site within the National Register of Historic Places, thanks to Logan Smith, financial assistant and community planner for the City of Hazard who has led the initiative for this accomplishment.

PERRY COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - Two community meetings are being hosted for public comment regarding the allocation of the money from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). In total, $297,994,000 was allocated in Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DG) funds from HUD. The meetings will be...

HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - As high pressure exits the region tonight, we are tracking a busy weather pattern to start the new month. Scattered showers and breezy conditions are likely on Friday, especially for the first half of the day. Tonight Through Friday Night. The forecast begins to change as...

“Due to sickness in our schools and community, we have decided to cancel school for the rest of the week,” a Tuesday message on the Leslie County Public Schools Facebook page said.

The Graham family name is not only etched into the annals of American history through its architectural landmarks but also through its significant contributions to social development. In the 19th century, the Graham Houses, from North Carolina's Elm Wood Plantation to Kentucky's town of Chad, reflected the pioneering spirit and resilience that characterized early American society. These homes, now part of the National Register of Historic Places, tell the tale of a family deeply rooted in the nation's evolution from its early days to modern times.

Compiled by Paul Lunsford. • Okey Boggs, first-degree unlawful imprisonment — pretrial conference scheduled Dec. 11 at 11 a.m. • Teddy Andrew Smith, speeding (10 miles per hour over the limit) — continued for arraignment Feb. 5. • Leah Shay Thomas, 21, speeding (10 miles per hour over the limit) — failed to appear for […] The post Harlan County District Court Reports appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.

A shooting in Floyd County left one man seriously injured and airlifted to a hospital for treatment. Reports from the Sheriff’s department the unidentified man suffered a single gunshot wound at a home along Route 404. The incident remains under investigation.

Catch up on the top stories from WYMT Mountain News at 4:30 p.m. A Southern Kentucky family seeks answers after a fatal drunk driving crash. Plus, learn about a new recovery hub in Whitesburg and get into the holiday spirit with the Archer Park light spectacular.

A Floyd County man, Keith Webb, who was out of jail after a guilty plea on drug charges in June, could be spending more time behind bars after he was arrested last week and charged with drug trafficking. Last June, Webb pleaded guilty and was given a three-year suspended sentence.

The venue was thought to be one of the largest in Eastern Kentucky at one point, drawing people from other states.

KENTUCKU. (WKYT) - A new CDC report showed that 2022 was a record-breaking year for suicides. Suicides went down for people under 34, but for those over 75, they had the highest rate of suicide across all age groups. New Vista’s 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Coordinator Cory Hudnall said...

FLOYD COUNTY, Ky. (WSAZ) - A woman was arrested in connection with a shooting that sent a man to the hospital Wednesday in the Blue River area of Floyd County, according to the sheriff’s department. The sheriff said the shooting happened at a home along state Route 404. The...

Photo from Unsplash and unrelated to the city. For most people, it is a constant necessity of life to manage gas prices. The national average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas on Wednesday is $3.246, a week ago the price is $3.281 , according to AAA.

FLOYD COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - A woman from the Harold community is facing multiple charges after deputies discovered she was trafficking drugs. Deputies with the Floyd County Sheriff’s Department were patrolling the area last Sunday when they made contact with Jill Adkins, 40. During a search, deputies found more...