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Perry County, Kentucky
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About Perry, KY

Population
Approximately 26,700 residents
County Seat
Hazard, Kentucky
Coverage Area
343 square miles in southeastern Kentucky

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Perry County Central upsets Hazard 59-47 to win 54th District boys title
Education

Perry County Central upsets Hazard 59-47 to win 54th District boys title

Daulton Combs scored 15 as Perry County Central snapped an 11-game skid to beat Hazard 59-47 and claim the 54th District boys championship in Hazard.

Marcus Williams2m read
Danny Harold Asher Wanted in Fatal Shooting at Bubby Combs Apartments
Government

Danny Harold Asher Wanted in Fatal Shooting at Bubby Combs Apartments

A warrant has been issued for 43-year-old Danny Harold Asher, known as “Blue,” in the fatal shooting of Ryan Huff at Bubby Combs Apartments; authorities say he may be armed.

James Thompson2m read
Vicco ATV Crash Kills 16-Year-Old; Juvenile Driver Charged With DUI
Community

Vicco ATV Crash Kills 16-Year-Old; Juvenile Driver Charged With DUI

Emilynn Clark, 16, died after an ATV went off Oakwood Avenue in Vicco; the 16-year-old operator has been charged with DUI and a blood test result is pending.

Lisa Park2m read
Perry County at 2026 KHSAA Boys’ Wrestling State Championships in Lexington
Education

Perry County at 2026 KHSAA Boys’ Wrestling State Championships in Lexington

Union County won the boys’ team title with 271.0 points while Jordyn Raney became the first six-time KHSAA state wrestling champion.

Marcus Williams2m read
Lexington Man Ramando Scoop Taylor Jr. Arrested After 28,000-Dose Fentanyl Seizure
Healthcare

Lexington Man Ramando Scoop Taylor Jr. Arrested After 28,000-Dose Fentanyl Seizure

Ramando "Scoop" Taylor Jr., 27, of Lexington was arrested after police tracked him on I-75 in Whitley County; he is charged with distributing more than 40 grams of fentanyl and conspiracy.

Dr. Elena Rodriguez3m read
Perry County Moves Toward Interlocal Agreement for Coal-to-Solar Starfire Project
Government

Perry County Moves Toward Interlocal Agreement for Coal-to-Solar Starfire Project

Perry County Fiscal Court placed a Feb. 26 resolution on its agenda authorizing an interlocal agreement with Breathitt and Knott counties tied to BrightNight’s Starfire Solar Project.

Marcus Williams3m read
KSP Hazard Post 13 to Conduct Periodic Traffic Checkpoints in Perry County
Government

KSP Hazard Post 13 to Conduct Periodic Traffic Checkpoints in Perry County

The Kentucky State Police Hazard Post (Post 13) announced on March 2, 2026 it will run periodic traffic safety checkpoints that explicitly include Perry County; a locations list is shown as "[...]" in the release.

James Thompson2m read
New Hazard Perry County Welcome Center Opens; Commission Posts Board, Funding
Business

New Hazard Perry County Welcome Center Opens; Commission Posts Board, Funding

Hazard Perry County Welcome Center hosted a ribbon-cutting on Friday; the Tourism Commission posted its board list, contact details and a downloadable funding application, next meeting March 25, 2026.

Sarah Chen3m read
Perry County Man Arrested After Allegedly Shooting and Damaging Occupied Car Tire
Government

Perry County Man Arrested After Allegedly Shooting and Damaging Occupied Car Tire

Perry County deputies arrested 47-year-old David Combs after an investigation found he allegedly shot and flattened the rear tire of an occupied vehicle on Georges Branch Road.

Marcus Williams2m read
Coal Fields Industrial Park to get $37.7M water plant, $4.2M state grant
Business

Coal Fields Industrial Park to get $37.7M water plant, $4.2M state grant

Coal Fields Regional Industrial Authority, on behalf of Hazard, is moving to build a $37.7 million secondary water plant and transmission line at the Coal Fields Industrial Park with $4.2 million in state KPDI support.

Sarah Chen3m read
Hazard, Perry County Launch New Tourism Portal Highlighting Year-Round Events
Community

Hazard, Perry County Launch New Tourism Portal Highlighting Year-Round Events

Ben Braman’s seven-mile trail at Perry County Park is a featured attraction on the new Hazard/Perry County tourism portal, which lists the Black Gold Festival Sept. 17-19, 2026.

Sarah Chen3m read
Perry County Farmers Market schedules vendor meeting March 9 in Hazard
Community

Perry County Farmers Market schedules vendor meeting March 9 in Hazard

The Perry County Farmers Market has scheduled a vendor meeting for Monday, March 9, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at 420 Main Street in Hazard to review rules, membership and voucher programs.

Marcus Williams3m read
Perry County Democratic Party Meets in Hazard, Local Organizers Convene
Government

Perry County Democratic Party Meets in Hazard, Local Organizers Convene

The Perry County Democratic Party held its monthly meeting at 6:00 p.m. on March 4, 2026, at 600 Main Street in Hazard, listed on the AllEvents calendar as the Edelen Renewables building.

James Thompson2m read
Perry County Central defeats Breathitt County 64-55, meets Powell Saturday
Education

Perry County Central defeats Breathitt County 64-55, meets Powell Saturday

Shannon Hoskins’ Commodores rallied from a 20-9 first-quarter hole to beat Breathitt County 64-55 at Fairce O. Woods Coliseum, advancing to the 14th Region semifinals.

Sarah Chen2m read
Perry County Posts Live Online Jail Roster Showing Recent Bookings
Government

Perry County Posts Live Online Jail Roster Showing Recent Bookings

Perry County’s public ISOMS jail roster shows intake dates into late February and early March 2026, including a 02/24/2026 11:12 PM entry listing multiple drug, forgery and theft charges with listed bonds totaling $48,000.

James Thompson3m read
State Panel Finds Preventable Drug Overdoses Killing Kentucky Children, Hazard Herald Reprints
Healthcare

State Panel Finds Preventable Drug Overdoses Killing Kentucky Children, Hazard Herald Reprints

Hazard Herald reprinted a state panel summary showing 98 Kentucky children ingested or overdosed in FY2024 - 11 died and cannabinoids rose from 5 cases in 2020 to 41 in 2024.

Dr. Elena Rodriguez4m read
Investigators Probe Possible Homicide After Perry County Man Found Shot
Government

Investigators Probe Possible Homicide After Perry County Man Found Shot

Ryan Huff was found shot at the Bubby/Buddy Combs Apartments on Darfork/Darkfork Road on March 3; Perry County deputies call the death a "possible homicide" and an active investigation is underway.

James Thompson2m read
Kentucky Power Seeks Approval for $95.5M Cooling Tower at Mitchell
Business

Kentucky Power Seeks Approval for $95.5M Cooling Tower at Mitchell

Kentucky Power filed Case No. 2026-00001 seeking a $95.5 million Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to build a mechanical-draft cooling tower for Mitchell Unit 2, due 2029.

Sarah Chen3m read
Suspect Danny Asher Arrested in Leslie County After Bubby Combs Shooting
Community

Suspect Danny Asher Arrested in Leslie County After Bubby Combs Shooting

A man wanted on a murder warrant in the shooting death of Ryan Huff at Bubby Combs Apartments was arrested in Leslie County March 4 after a resident reported suspicious behavior.

Lisa Park2m read
Second Man Charged in Deadly Perry County Fight, Arrested After Manhunt
Community

Second Man Charged in Deadly Perry County Fight, Arrested After Manhunt

Danny "Blue" Harold Asher was arrested in Leslie County after a nearly 24-hour manhunt and charged with murder in the deadly shooting at an apartment complex on Darfork Road.

Marcus Williams2m read
NWS Urges Perry County Flood Preparedness as March Marks Peak Season
Government

NWS Urges Perry County Flood Preparedness as March Marks Peak Season

NWS Jackson published flood-safety guidance Feb. 25 as March is the peak month for river flooding in eastern Kentucky, a risk that includes Perry County residents.

Marcus Williams2m read
Tornado Warning Issued for Perry County, KY Until 10:30 AM March 4
Community

Tornado Warning Issued for Perry County, KY Until 10:30 AM March 4

Fox 56 meteorologist Justin Esterly highlighted a tornado warning that put Perry County under alert until 10:30 AM on March 4; no immediate damage reports were recorded.

Sarah Chen3m read
Hazard High Girls Win 54th District, Rout Perry County Central 52-29
Education

Hazard High Girls Win 54th District, Rout Perry County Central 52-29

Hazard High routes Perry County Central 52-29 at Memorial Gymnasium to capture the 54th District title, a 23-point victory that marks a second straight district crown.

Sarah Chen1m read
Perry County Posts East Perry Plaza Development, Infrastructure and Commercial Prep Online
Government

Perry County Posts East Perry Plaza Development, Infrastructure and Commercial Prep Online

Perry County posted East Perry Plaza development details online and the Appalachian Regional Commission is dedicating $1.2 million for sewage and infrastructure near East Perry Elementary.

Marcus Williams3m read
Perry County High School Students Join UK Engineers to Test Water Monitor
Education

Perry County High School Students Join UK Engineers to Test Water Monitor

Perry County high school students worked with University of Kentucky engineers at Buckhorn School to test and operate a water-monitoring device developed at UK.

Lisa Park1m read
Hazard Chamber Meeting Focuses on Water Interruptions, Winter Storm Recovery
Business

Hazard Chamber Meeting Focuses on Water Interruptions, Winter Storm Recovery

Hazard business leaders raised concerns about lingering water-service interruptions at the Hazard–Perry County Chamber membership meeting after recent winter storms.

Sarah Chen2m read
ARKO Opens Remodeled Apple Market with fas craves Food Concept in Hazard
Business

ARKO Opens Remodeled Apple Market with fas craves Food Concept in Hazard

ARKO reopened a remodeled Apple Market at 108 East Main Street in downtown Hazard on Feb. 16, adding its fas craves food concept and fuel savings that can cut pump prices by up to $2.50 per gallon for rewards members.

Sarah Chen2m read
Hazard Community College strengthens Perry County workforce with training
Education

Hazard Community College strengthens Perry County workforce with training

Hazard Community & Technical College provides training, apprenticeships and community education that support local jobs and economic mobility for Perry County residents.

Lisa Park2m read
Perry County Seeks Grants for Sky View Infrastructure Phase I
Government

Perry County Seeks Grants for Sky View Infrastructure Phase I

Perry County Fiscal Court is applying for federal and state grants to build waterlines, sewer lines, and related infrastructure to serve the proposed Sky View Housing Development near Hazard. The project, backed by multiple state and regional agencies, could expand local housing capacity and economic activity but depends on grant awards and regulatory approvals that residents should track closely.

Marcus Williams2m read