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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 · 9h

Country Herald

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Eastern Kentucky Snow Forecast: Up to 2 Inches Friday Nov 13

Harlan and Letcher counties could see mountain snow Friday night as valleys remain mostly rainy.

Kentucky · 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

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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This Kentucky Mountain Town Is Where Wild Horses Graze Right Beside The Road As You Drive Past

Wild horses roam free across a 50,000-acre riding playground in the mountains of eastern Kentucky. Some riders spot them just off a trail marked 101. Those horses don’t travel alone, either. Riders have also reported elk, grazing cattle, and high mountain views along the same gravel routes. I love...

Kentucky · 5d

WOWK 13 News

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Coroner confirms animal remains found in Kentucky home

An investigation is underway after possible human remains were found at a Paintsville home.

Paintsville, KY · 1d

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Harlan County forest fire rekindles amid dry fall conditions

HARLAN COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - A forest fire in Harlan County continued to burn after being believed to be 60% to 70% contained the night before, sparking concerns about the persistent lack of rainfall in 2026. Joshua Adams, director of the Wildfire Division for the Harlan Fire Department, said the...

Harlan County, KY · 2d

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Kentucky jail no longer directly accepting inmate mail

JOHNSON COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - A regional jail in eastern Kentucky is no longer directly accepting personal mail for its inmates. The Big Sandy Regional Detention Center in Johnson County announced Friday in a social media post last Friday that all personal letters must now be sent to a designated address: P.O. Box 247 in Phoenix, Missouri, postal code 21131.

Johnson County, KY · 4d

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Roundabout planned for Pikeville; motorists asked to complete survey

PIKEVILLE, Ky. — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is preparing to construct its first roundabout in the city of Pikeville, and the agency wants your input. Roundabouts are circular intersections that replace traditional intersections using stop signs or traffic lights. Vehicles travel counterclockwise around a center island, yielding to traffic already in the circle.

Pikeville, KY · 10h

Country Herald

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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 · 14h

FOX 56

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Former Lexington basketball coach passes on knowledge, experience with new book

Pikeville native and former local basketball coach Murray Garvin is passing on knowledge and experience with his new book, "It’s Bigger Than Ball: A Coach’s Journey."

Lexington, KY · 1d

Harlan Enterprise

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Adkins touts eastern Kentucky roots in campaign stop in Harlan

Kentucky gubernatorial candidate Rocky Adkins visited Harlan County on Tuesday. Adkins spoke to a group of supporters at Camp Blanton, bringing a strong message of opportunity and possibility for Eastern […]

Harlan 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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‘You made room for us’: Campus mourns sudden death of decades-long professor, mentor

PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) - The University of Pikeville is mourning the loss of a devoted professor who spent decades teaching and mentoring generations of students in the world of communication and journalism. Dr. Chandra K. Massner died Sunday after a sudden illness, sending a shock through her college community. During...

Pikeville, KY · 3d