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The Hazard Herald

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White wins Perry County sheriff's race by 14 votes, outlines priorities for office

Perry County will welcome a new sheriff Jan. 1 after Shawn White was elected, beating his opponent Shannon Woods, by a narrow 14-vote margin in the Nov. 3 general election. White, who will succeed retiring Sheriff Joe Engle, expressed gratitude to Perry County voters for their support and said he looks forward to building on the progress made by the sheriff's office while expanding law enforcement's presence throughout the county.

Perry County, KY · 13h
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Man charged in federal cocaine distribution case

PERRY COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - A federal criminal complaint accuses one man of distributing cocaine base and conspiring to distribute the drug in Perry County. The complaint alleges that Darin Sumner distributed a substance containing cocaine base on April 15, 2026, and participated in a conspiracy to distribute cocaine base from February through September 2026. The complaint was filed in the Eastern District of Kentucky on Oct. 22.

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Ohio man dies in off-road crash in Knott County

VEST, Ky. (WYMT) - An Ohio man is dead following a single-vehicle crash on an off-road trail at Mine Made Adventure Park in the Vest community of Knott County. Troopers with Kentucky State Police Post 13 in Hazard responded to the crash Friday shortly before 1:30 p.m. Preliminary investigation indicates...

Knott County, KY · 4h
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The Hazard Herald

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Bulldogs fall in first round

Hazard didn’t go down without a fight. The Bulldogs season came to an end last Friday night at Williamsburg. Hazard fell on the round in the opening round of the Class A playoffs 26-14. The Bulldogs finished the season with a 2-9 record in coach Jordan Amis’ first year...

Hazard, KY · 2d
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Manchester woman charged with arson in connection with Laurel County barn fire

LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - A Manchester woman was arrested Wednesday after a Laurel County sheriff’s deputy said that she tried to burn down a barn. Phillis R. Fields, 56, is charged with third-degree arson and first-degree possession of a controlled substance. A deputy was called to a property...

Laurel County, KY · 1d

The Hazard Herald

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MCHC celebrates grand opening of Hazard Medical Clinic and Pharmacy

Mountain Comprehensive Health Corporation (MCHC) celebrated the grand opening of its new Hazard Medical Clinic and Pharmacy on Nov. 5, welcoming local and state representatives, leaders in the medical field, community members and area officials for a ribbon-cutting ceremony in partnership with the Hazard-Perry County Chamber of Commerce. The event...

Hazard, KY · 2d

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Family seeks answers 11 years after woman vanished in Knott County

The family of a Knott County woman is looking for answers after she disappeared more than 11 years ago.

Knott County, KY · 1d

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A big day for small business: Clay County start-ups awarded more than $100,000

MANCHESTER, Ky. (WYMT) - Thirteen small businesses gathered at EKU Manchester to celebrate their new enterprises and receive awards from One Clay County totaling $110,000. Michael White, executive director of One Clay County, said awards were designed to meet the needs of each business. “One is an initial start-up business,...

Clay County, KY · 1d

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Eastern Kentucky Teacher Builds 21-Foot Caitlin Clark Post-it Mural

Harry M. Caudill Memorial Library — Site Of Earlier Mural Displays. Caitlin Clark stands about 21 feet tall at Alice Lloyd College in Knott County, built from roughly 5,000 Post-it notes into a Christmas mural. Eastern Kentucky teacher Tyler Watts spent about a month designing the portrait before he started putting the notes in place. The height was the easy part to describe. The fingers were not.

Knott County, KY · 14h

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Kentucky Weather Alert: Snow, 26° in Jackson, KY Nov 13-18

Jackson, KY – Cold rain, misty mountain roads and the possibility of November snow are drawing attention across eastern Kentucky. Temperatures will soon tumble into the 20s before a significant warmup arrives next week.

Jackson, KY · 19h

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Week 12 High school Prep preview: Perry Central at Boyle County

Who: Perry Central (6-5) at Boyle County (9-2) Kickoff: Friday, November 13 at 7:30 p.m. Location: Rebel Stadium, Danville. Coaches: Perry Central, Mark Dixon. Boyle County, Justin Haddix. Perry Central will visit reigning state champion Boyle County in the second round of the KHSAA Class 4A Football State Playoffs on...

Danville, KY · 12h