HCTC Student Will Serve on the KCTCS State Board of Regents
A Hazard Community and Technical College leader has been tapped to serve on the Kentucky Community and Technical College System’s Board of Regents. Robert Higdon is a student ambassador at […]
Woman Sentenced for Drug Distribution to Perry County Patients
An out of state woman has been sentenced to two years in prison on federal charges of conspiracy to distribute oxycodone and methadone that targeted Perry County patients. Judith Harskey […]
Gov. Beshear Unveils “New Kentucky Home” Initiative
Governor Andy Beshear has unveiled a new initiative to attract business, tourism and future residents to Eastern Kentucky. Called “New Kentucky Home”, officials say th goal is to “reintroduce” Kentucky […]
1960’s Band From Pikeville Now Part of The Country Music Highway
Local 1960’s rockers Ritchie Weems and the Continental V are now immortalized on Eastern Kentucky’s Country Music Highway. The Highway, which runs along US 23 from Jenkins to Ashland, honors […]
Old Time Music Classes Being Offered at the Cowan Community Center
Cowan Community Center’s Winter Cowan 2025 virtual old time music classes are open for registration. They say they have scholarships available so ask that you not hesitate to immerse yourself […]
Investigation Ongoing into Death of a Woman at Mayking in Early November
The investigation continues into the death of a woman in Mayking earlier this month. Kentucky State Police are investigating what they call “suspicious circumstances” after emergency responders found 23-year-old Renada […]
Plans Underway to Turn Former Perry County School into Culinary Training Facility
Plans are reportedly underway to convert the former Leatherwood School in Perry County into a culinary training facility and commercial kitchen. Officials say they would use money from the state’s […]
18-Year-Old Elected as City of Campton Vice Mayor Elect
The City of Campton has a fresh new young face on the city council, and we mean young. 18-year-old Jake Denniston not only won the seat he was running for, […]
Forest Fire Season Continues Across the Mountains
Local fire and emergency officials remind you to be extra careful as fire season continues. Perry County Emergency Management director Jerry Stacy tells the Hazard Herald with drought conditions persisting, […]
Wise County Couple Plead Guilty in Connection to Drug Ring
A couple from Wise County has pleaded guilty to charges connected to a meth and fentanyl drug ring. Cody and Brittany Rose of Pound were among several people arrested in […]