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🌱 Want a say in Hazard’s rural economic future this Wednesday?

Hazard, Kentucky Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good morning Hazard! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Want a say in Hazard’s rural economic future this Wednesday?
  • Could Hazard lure Florida “halfbacks” to fill empty homes and jobs?

Also on today's calendar: Mine Made Adventures Bluegrass Festival 2026.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 74 and low of 41 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cool with clouds and sun, temps: high: 65, low: 43.
  • Friday: Pleasant with periods of sun, with a high of 75 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Issues and Answers - Brookings-AEI Commission on U.S. Rural Prosperity (wymt.com) — A national bipartisan commission on rural prosperity is coming to Hazard this week, hosting a free public panel Wednesday at Hazard Community and Technical College on jobs, workforce training, and AI. Local residents can hear directly from former Senator Heidi Heitkamp and former Governor Chris Sununu as they explore new economic opportunities for eastern Kentucky.
   

• One mountain over: Could a ‘halfback wave' solve the Eastern Kentucky depopulation problem? (newsfromthestates.com) — Hazard is spotlighted as a potential winner if Eastern Kentucky can attract “halfback” migrants leaving pricey Florida and Asheville, thanks to its parkway access and 358‑bed ARH regional hospital. The piece argues that targeted incentives, infrastructure upgrades, and smart marketing could turn places like Hazard, Pikeville, and Middlesboro into appealing destinations for remote workers and retirees, helping counter long-term population loss.
   

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  • McDonald's posted a job opening for Biscuit Maker in Hazard. Apply here.
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Hazard

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