Weekender For Sept. 21–29: Jazz Festival, Oktoberfest And More
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The big event this weekend is the Kentucky Heritage Jazz Festival, which continues for a second week. On Thursday, Sept. 21, Blue Groove Jazz—and guest—will perform a “Concert on the Lawn” at Beaumont Inn (638 Beaumont Inn Drive) from 5 to 7 p.m. On Friday, Sept. 22, the Walnut Street…
Read MoreWarriors Prove Too Much For Mercer
Sam Warren Herald Staff [email protected] Mercer County Titan football (4-1) stood no chance against the physical run game of the visiting Southwestern Warriors (2-2) this past Friday, Sept. 15. The Warriors amassed 526 total yards during Friday’s game. Southwestern set the tone from the opening kickoff as Kaeden Flores received the ball at the 34-yard…
Read MoreLady Titans Victorious On Senior Night
Sam Warren Herald Staff [email protected] Mercer County Lady Titans soccer celebrated the playing careers of five seniors on Monday, Sept. 18, in a 2-1 win over the Southwestern Lady Warriors. Mercer started fast and physical but was questionably called for a handball shortly after kickoff. Southwestern junior Destiny Sadler stepped up to take a free…
Read MoreKentucky Zips Up Akron, 35-3
Austin Cocanougher Herald Contributor Despite the lofty expectations for the team heading into 2023, the University of Kentucky Wildcats Football program has not looked great to open up the year. Sure, they are 2-0, and have even covered the spread in one of those two games, but they certainly have not played well to…
Read MoreOktoberfest Returns Friday, Sept. 29
Beats, Bites And Brews In Downtown Harrodsburg Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The seventh annual Oktoberfest returns to transform downtown Harrodsburg into a little slice of Bavaria starting Friday, Sept. 29, and running through Sunday, Oct. 1. Beats, bites and brews are featured at Oktoberfest, which is billed as the biggest event of its kind…
Read MoreHarrodsburg Named A Top Romantic Getaway
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Harrodsburg has been named as one of Kentucky’s romantic getaways. That’s right, old Hogtown has been described as “a hidden gem and an ideal destination for a romantic getaway in Kentucky, especially for couples who love charm and old-worldy towns.” That’s according to professional travel blogger Elle-Rose, whose website, “The…
Read MoreJail Committee Chooses New Home Incarceration Provider
Public Working Session On Friday, Oct. 20 Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer-Boyle County Joint Jail Committee has selected a provider for home incarceration monitoring equipment. At their regular meeting on Friday, Sept. 15, the joint jail committee voted to hire Commonwealth Testing Inc. of Danville. The committee members voted after reviewing for a…
Read MoreCelebrate 10 Years Of The Kentucky Heritage Jazz Festival Starting Saturday, Sept. 16
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] This year, the Kentucky Heritage Jazz Festival, sponsored by the Family Wealth Group, celebrates its 10th anniversary with concerts at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill and Old Fort Harrod State Park as well as the Beaumont Inn. In addition, the Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street) is offering…
Read MoreToo Hot To Handle, Too Cold To Hold: Titans Sink Admirals, 48-10
Sam Warren Herald Staff [email protected] Mercer County Titans football is now 4-0 for the first time since 2006 following their dominant 48-10 victory over Danville in Admiral Stadium this past Friday, Sept. 8. Danville football has had a rough go of it so far this fall. Between coaching changes and the transfers of several talented…
Read MoreWeekender For Sept. 14–22: Jazz Festival, Drama, Yoga And More
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The big event this weekend is the Kentucky Heritage Jazz Festival, which celebrates its 10th anniversary with concerts at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill and Old Fort Harrod State Park as well as the Beaumont Inn and the Mercer County Public Library. The library is hosting a swing dance class…
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