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Periods of showers through Saturday
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Off-and-on showers will continue through Saturday, but we are tracking drier, milder weather by Sunday and early next week. Scattered showers are possible tonight, and some could be briefly heavy. It will not rain all night, and there is no severe weather threat, but you may need the umbrella for those Friday night plans. Lows bottom out in the lower-60s under a mostly cloudy sky. Some areas of dense fog are also possible.
Former Perry prosecutor pleads guilty to federal charge
Perry County's former top felony prosecutor has pleaded guilty in federal court in a case in which prosecutors alleged that he traded favorable outcomes in criminal cases for drugs and sexual favors. On May 10, former Commonwealth's Attorney Scott Blair, 52, entered a guilty plea before U.S. Magistrate Judge Hanly...
Search warrant results in drug trafficking arrest
A man and woman are facing charges including drug trafficking after allegedly being found in possession of methamphetamine when police executed a search warrant in the Cawood community. Marco Hopkins, 43, of Evarts, and Teai Skidmore, 32, of Cranks, were arrested by the Harlan County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) on May 7. According to a press […] The post Search warrant results in drug trafficking arrest appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Rain is moving in
HAZARD, KY. (WYMT) - Showers, a few thunderstorms will be the theme the next few days. Some of the activity could be locally heavy. A combination of elements are coming together to provide showers and scattered thunderstorms today into tonight. Some of this activity could produce some locally heavy rainfall. High temperatures today will be in the mid and upper 70s.
HC coach says Perry, Noah will play well together
Mark Pope will have Kentucky’s all-time leading high school scorer — Travis Perry of Lyon County — and fifth all-time leading scorer — Trent Noah of Harlan County — on his first UK roster. Perry signed with UK and then coach John Calipari in November but unlike UK’s other Calipari signees opted to stay with […] The post HC coach says Perry, Noah will play well together appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Hazard, some other Kentucky towns may enact restaurant tax, judge rules
A Franklin Circuit judge has given a legal victory to Hazard and several other Kentucky cities interested in imposing a restaurant tax. The tax, created by the legislature in 1980, is levied in about 50 of Kentucky’s 418 cities on retail sales of food and beverages in all restaurants in the city. The tax rate […] The post Hazard, some other Kentucky towns may enact restaurant tax, judge rules appeared first on Kentucky Lantern.
Hazard High acknowledges recent scholars
Hazard High School is celebrating notable academic achievements with seven students selected as Governor’s Scholars for the 2023-2024 school year and two receiving full rides to Berea College as Hurst Scholars. Superintendent Sondra Combs and Vice Principal Luke Glaser said the school is proud of the students. “We’re really...
Evarts receives funds for water system upgrades
The city of Evarts has long been dealing with issues with the city’s embattled water system. The city recently received funds to put planned upgrades and maintenance into action intended to result in a much more reliable water system. Woody Fields, Chief Water Plant Operator for the city of Evarts, provided an update on the […] The post Evarts receives funds for water system upgrades appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Hazard continues winning streak with win over Jackson County
Hazard pushed its winning streak to five games with a 9-6 win over Jackson County Friday evening. The win helped the Bulldogs improve their record to 19-10 on the season. Hazard had six doubles on the game to help them pick up the big win. The Bulldogs got going in...
Hazard teachers recognized for excellence in teaching
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Three teachers with the Hazard Independent School district were recognized for excellence over the weekend. Patrick Hall, Cindy Lindon and Paul Spare received the Excellence in Teaching award from Campbellsville University in their respective grade levels. Superintendent Sondra Combs said, since 1987, the university has recognized...
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