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Below average to start Mother’s Day weekend
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Cooler highs will linger to kick off the weekend. Spotty showers are possible for the afternoon and evening on Saturday, but we are tracking more sunshine for Mother’s Day. Tonight Through Saturday Night. A mainly dry and cool night is on tap across the mountains....
Investigators seek identity of couple suspected in robbery
Deputies responded to an armed robbery/aggravated assault call at the Buckhorn Flea Market and Jockey Lot on April 7, 2024, after a vendor reported being robbed by a woman and a man who used a handgun and a knife, respectively, to threaten him. Investigators released photos today and are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the assailants. People at the market reported seeing the pair at the jockey lot on prior occasions, and they told deputies it appeared the couple had two small children with them on the day of the robbery.
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.
Lost Sock Memorial Day | May 11th - National Day Calendar
May 9th is National Lost Sock Memorial Day! READY TO JOIN IN ON THE CELEBRATION? Follow us! Facebook: facebook.com/NationalDayCalendar/ Instagram: instagram.com/natdaycal/ Website: nationaldaycalendar.com Get your 2024 National Day Calendar! nationaldaycalendar.com/store Thank you for celebrating every day with us!
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.
BSCTC Recognizes Paintsville ARH as Education First Employer
Big Sandy Community and Technical College recently acknowledged Paintsville ARH for achieving the designation of Education First Employer. This recognition, according to a statement from BSCTC, highlights ARH's dedication to supporting their employees through education and training initiatives, setting a commendable standard for other regional businesses. Businesses qualifying for the...
The Center for Rural Development selects Perry County student to attend the 2024 Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute
Perry County student Jody “Preston” Maggard has been selected by The Center for Rural Development to attend the 2024 Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute, the organization announced in a recent statement. Preston, a freshman at Perry County Central High School, will be putting his business and entrepreneurial skills to work...
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