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‘You see a lot of dirt turning’: New businesses continue popping up in Hazard
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - People in Hazard and Perry County have likely seen construction throughout town during the first few months of 2024. Executive Director of the Hazard-Perry County Economic Development Zach Lawrence said new job opportunities and businesses are on track to make an impact. Lawrence said the East...
Eastern Kentucky educators join in effort against education funding ballot measure
Education leaders in Perry County assisted in the launch May 23 of a campaign against a November ballot measure that opponents say would push public school funding to private schools. In a press conference at East Perry Elementary, the local leaders held the first event of several events statewide launching...
Perry County board announces location for South Perry
After years of deliberation, the Perry County Board of Education voted on May 21, to select the current R.W. Combs as the location for the future South Perry Elementary. Financial advisor Jody Maggard outlined the long-awaited decision. “The board voted four to one at the regular May meeting to select...
Inaugural first responder cook-off held at Triangle Park
Perry County first responders came together for their first-ever cook-off fundraiser on Friday, May 24, at Triangle Park in downtown Hazard. The event featured teams from the Hazard Police Department, Hazard Fire Department and the Perry County Sheriff's Office. The cook-off included five judges who determined the best dishes, which...
HCTC receives grant for heavy equipment program
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Despite talks of Hazard Community and Technical College potentially becoming a four-year residential institution, administrators have continued to invest in two-year technical programs. HCTC received a $1.25 million grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission for their heavy equipment program. HCTC is one of the only higher...
RAM set for free two-day clinic in Hazard June 7-9
Remote Area Medical — RAM — a nonprofit provider of pop-up clinics delivering free, quality dental, vision and medical care to those in need — will hold a free, two-day clinic on June 8-9. RAM will be set up at the East Perry Elementary School, located at...
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