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Hazard, Perry County Spotlight: Dena Smith

Who are you, and what roles do you fill in your community?  My name is Dena Smith, and I wear many hats here in Perry County. I teach Physical ... Read This Post

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Hazard Spotlight: Sandra Olinger

Who are you, and what roles to you fill in your community? My name is Sandra Olinger, I'm the Family resource and Youth Services Director for ... Read This Post

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Who are you, and what roles do you fill in your community? My name is Sarah Jane Chandler and I am the Event and Fundraising Coordinator for Hope ... Read This Post


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Hazard Spotlight: Ben Fugate

Who are you, and what roles to you fill in your community? I am married to my high school sweetheart and we have four amazing kiddos. I have the ... Read This Post

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Hazard Spotlight: Max Mitchell

1)Who are you, and what roles do you fill in your community? I’m a grandson, son, husband and father to a family that still calls Hazard home. I’m a ... Read This Post

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Hazard Spotlight: Betsy Clemons

Continuing with our Hazard Community Spotlight Series, today we're featuring the insights of Betsy Clemons, Executive Director of Hazard Perry County ... Read This Post


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Hazard Spotlight: Jennifer Weeber

Last week, we started our Hazard Community Spotlight Series by introducing you to Morgan Kirk. Today, learn about Jennifer Weeber's vision for Hazard, ... Read This Post

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Hazard, Kentucky Spotlight: Morgan Kirk

  We're starting our Community Spotlight Series in Hazard, Ky., and this week, we're hearing from Morgan Kirk, a Community Advocate for ... Read This Post

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Transition In Action, Broadband: Jared Arnett

Who are you, and what’s your role at your organization? My name is Jared Arnett and I am the Executive Director of Shaping Our Appalachian Region, ... Read This Post

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Regina Becknell, Broadband Transition in Action

1) Who are you, and what’s your role at your organization? I'm Regina Becknell, Project Specialist at MACED. 2) How are you involved in ... Read This Post

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Keith Gabbard, Broadband Transition in Action

To find a nationally acclaimed model of rural broadband implementation, you don’t have to look much further than Jackson County, Kentucky. There, ... Read This Post


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