4+ day, 22+ hour ago   (852+ words) Residents, local officials and community representatives discuss the ongoing water issues affecting Saul during a community meeting Aug. 31 at the Saul Community Center. The meeting focused on the proposed waterline extension project, funding, project timelines and concerns from residents who…...

4+ day, 20+ hour ago   (372+ words) A Perry County grand jury has issued a superseding indictment against a former Hazard Middle School teacher that increases the possible prison sentence he could face if convicted of using an electronic device to solicit a student for sexual activity....

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (182+ words) Skylar Wyrick, center, of the Hazard Police Department was one of 36 recent graduates of the Department of Criminal Justice Training's basic training academy in Richmond. Gov. Andy Beshear announced in a statement Aug. 27 that 36 law enforcement officers from agencies across…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (227+ words) Perry County Sheriff Joe Engle said deputies, along with the Kentucky State Police Special Response Team, found a ghillie suit, firearms and other items while searching the residence of a man they arrested for allegedly making threats on social media…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (269+ words) hazard-herald.com Members of the Perry County Community Foundation met with representatives of 7 Brew, Hazard’s newest drive-thru coffee shop on Aug. 17 to accept a $2,500 donation from the company. The foundation supports local nonprofits through grants and sponsorships focused on…...