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Judge Milward Dedman and Mayor Art Freeman talk COVID-19 impact on Mercer County

April 4, 2020

Image: Centers For Disease Control And Prevention

Governor Advises Public To Enjoy The Weekend–Safely

April 3, 2020

The good in Mercer County

April 3, 2020

Gov. Beshear has announced that Kentucky's public schools will continue to be closed until May 1 because of concerns about the coronavirus. Image: Kentucky Governor's Office.

Schools Will Stay Closed Until May 1, Governor Says

April 2, 2020

Zantac Recalled Because Of Possible Cancer Risk

April 2, 2020

Image: Northpoint Training Center

Northpoint Inmate Tests Negative For Coronavirus

April 1, 2020

Gov. Andy Beshear, backed by Kentucky Health Commissioner Stephen Stack, has won praise from across the nation--and across the political spectrum--for his aggressive action in containing the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo: Governor's Office)

Beshear’s Handling Of Pandemic Wins Praise In Mercer And Across The Nation

April 1, 2020

Amy Riley, the counselor at Mercer County Intermediate School showed off her school spirt at Saturday's parade.

Mercer Elementary Teachers Parade On April 2

April 1, 2020

Boyle County seniors, pictured left to right, Colin Carver, Drew Baker, Ethan Carter, Blake Samons, Cameron Yates, Kody Myers, Karson Thompson and Grand Hotchkiss hope to make it to the baseball diamond at least this season. (Photo submitted)

Rebels Keeping Their Fingers Crossed For More Baseball

April 1, 2020

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Danville Admirals senior Hunter Baxter has high hopes for himself and the Admirals if the season returns.

Baxter Hopes To Wear ‘Ads’ Across His Chest One Last Time

April 1, 2020

Kentuckians are vying to create the funniest meme about Gov. Andy Beshear. Image: Facebook.

Kentuckians Not Interested In Other States’ Offers For ‘Gov. Andy’

April 1, 2020

Mercer County Lady Titans softball seniors, Leia Freeman (bottom left), Kynleigh Miller (bottom right), Brinkley Prewitt (top left) and Hanna Blevins (top right), are ready to get the delayed 2020 softball season started.

Mercer Seniors Hope For One More Game

April 1, 2020

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The Harrodsburg-Mercer County Tourist Commission board of directors sat apart to promote social distancing at their meeting last week. From left: Tia Taylor, Carolyn Crump, Kathryn Tuggle, Tim Kazimer and Mike Inman.

Tourist Commission Closes Diamond Point, Approves Tax Resolution

April 1, 2020

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Members of the Mercer County Fiscal Court observed social distancing protocols at their most recent meeting. From left: Judge-Exercutive Milward Dedman, Magistrates Wayne Jackson and Ronnie Sims, Fiscal Court Clerk Missey Ellis, and Magistrates Jackie Claycomb, Donnie Webb and Dennis Holiday. Not pictured: Magistrate Tim Darland.

Fiscal Court Approves Out-Of-County Brush Dumping Fee Increase

April 1, 2020

The state government released these 10 steps to take to prevent catching coronavirus.

Despite False Postive Test, Mercer Still Has Two Coronavirus Cases

March 31, 2020

Gov. Beshear cited Kentucky's seeming success in slowing the growth of coronavirus when compared to neighboring states as a reason for Kentuckians to not travel out of state and take a chance of bringing the disease back home with them. Map: Centers For Disease Control and Prevention.

Governor Asks Kentuckians Not To Travel

March 30, 2020

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Tom Brown of High Mountain BBQ serves up some barbeque Tuesday. Food trucks are exempt from the governor's order as long as they observe precautions about not attracting crowds.

Most Local Eateries Are Still Open, Here Is A List

March 18, 2020

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Governor Advises Public To Enjoy The Weekend–Safely

April 3, 2020

Schools Will Stay Closed Until May 1, Governor Says

April 2, 2020

Zantac Recalled Because Of Possible Cancer Risk

April 2, 2020

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Rebels Keeping Their Fingers Crossed For More Baseball

April 1, 2020

Baxter Hopes To Wear ‘Ads’ Across His Chest One Last Time

April 1, 2020

Mercer Seniors Hope For One More Game

April 1, 2020

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