Area Breaking News
Harrodsburg City Commission To Make Changes in Public Participation Policies
During last week’s meeting, the Harrodsburg City Commission gave first reading to a new ordinance changing the procedure for participation in city meetings. Reading from a draft of the new ordinance, Mayor Bob Williams said citizens are encouraged to bring matters of importance to department supervisors, Chief Administrative Officer Stacey Maynard, or individually to any…
Read MoreMagistrate Kevin Hicks: A Closer Look
Samuel Warren Herald Staff sports@harrodsburgherald.com Kevin Hicks moved to Harrodsburg, where he lives on Perryville Street, in 2019. Soon after, Hicks decided to run for office, and now represents District 5 on the Mercer County Fiscal Couft, replacing Wayne Jackson, who served on the fiscal court for 29 years. Hicks was raised in “a little…
Read MoreNew Exhibit At Harrodsburg Historical Society, Bunch with the Babies And More
Robert Moore Herald Staff rmoore@harrodsburgherald.com Check out the new exhibit exploring the aftereffects of the Battle of Perryville in Harrodsburg at the Harrodsburg Historical Society (220 South Chiles Street). The exhibit opened Tuesday, April 9. Kentucky’s bloodiest Civil War battle resulted in hundreds of wounded soldiers being cared for in almost all the town’s homes,…
Read MoreFormer Mercer County Standout Channing Lewis And University of the Cumberlands Have Historic Season
April Ellis Herald Staff Despite a late rally, the third-seed University University of the Cumberlands Patriots women’s basketball team fell to the number one seeded Dordt University Defenders, 83-73, in the national semifinals. UC closed out this historic season with a 26-10 record after earning their first trip to the NAIA Fab Four. Helping contribute…
Read MoreMAFEW Presses City Commission For Decision On Former Armory
Robert Moore Herald Staff rmoore@harrodsburgherald.com Officials from Mercer Area Family and Education and Wellness (MAFEW) pressed the Harrodsburg City Commission on their plans for the National Guard Armory on College Street. MAFEW formerly operated the facility as a daycare and have plans to run it as the Harrodsburg Community Center, in partnership with other agencies.…
Read MoreCalipari Makes The Switch To Fayetteville
Austin Cocanougher Herald Staff John Calipari ‘s time at Kentucky has finally come to an eclipse. After yet another first round NCAA tournament exit, Coach Cal has opted to leave the University of Kentucky for intra-conference foe, the Arkansas Razorbacks. With an overall record of 410-123 (77 percent), the long-tenured coach at UK should be…
Read MoreFiscal Court Keeps Flex Funds For County Roads
Robert Moore Herald Staff rmoore@harrodsburgherald.com It’s spring, and that’s when governments’ fancies turn to pouring asphalt. At their April 9 regular meeting, the Mercer County Fiscal Court voted to use $189,000 in flex funds—which allow counties to use rural secondary funds for county roads—plus $160,000 in carryover funds. The fiscal court also voted to allow…
Read MoreFormer Mercer County Standouts Help Georgetown Against Cumberland
Samuel Warren Herald Staff sports@harrodsburgherald.com The Georgetown College Tigers softball team (7-16) played back-to-back doubleheaders with Mid-south conference opponent Cumberland University (17-13), of Lebanon, Tennessee, on Friday, Apr. 5, and the following Saturday. Former Mercer County standouts Elle Prewitt and Stevie Shepherd have both played significant roles for the Tigers this spring with Prewitt earnjng…
Read More‘James Harrod’ Auditions April 27–28; Picnic In The Park Lineup Announced
Robert Moore Herald Staff rmoore@harrodsburgherald.com Auditions for the 10th season of “James Harrod” The Battle For Kentucky” will be held Saturday, April 27, and Sunday, April 28, starting at 2 p.m. at the James Harrod Amphitheater (100 South College Street). The organizers are also offering sponsorships for the 2024 season of the live outdoor drama.…
Read MoreTitans Conquer Spartans In Softball Showdown
April Ellis Herald Staff The Mercer County Senior High Lady Titans softball team (1 0-5) traveled to Cocoa Beach, Fla. during spring break. The team went 3-3 for the trip, and Head Coach Darren Ransdel I considered it a successful trip after facing off against ranked teams he feels confident will help prepare his team…
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