Alma Bragg
Alma K. Bragg, 74, of Harrodsburg, widow of Cordell Bragg, died Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, at Morning Pointe Senior Living in Danville. Born July 24, 1949, in Duff, Tenn., she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Alta (Ayers) Marlowe. She was a member of the Junction City Baptist Church and was attending the…
Read MoreKatherine Dean
Katherine “Kittye” Dean, 97, of Harrodsburg, died Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023, at her home. Born Sept. 10, 1926, in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late A. T. and Gladys (Sallee) Dean, Sr. She was a former lab technician for Brown & Williamson, had worked in the Jefferson County School System and was…
Read MoreGlen Bottoms
Glen Allen Bottoms, 90, wife of Barbara Black Bottoms, died Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023. Dec. 8, 1932, in Mackville he was the son of Albert “Casey” and Alma Ryan Bottoms. He was veteran of the U.S. Army medical corps, a 1951graduate of Mackville High School, attended Campbellsville Junior College and was a 1960 University of…
Read MoreBulldogs Will Battle With Lack Of Depth
Sam Warren Herald Staff [email protected] EDITOR’S NOTE: The headline of the previous edition of this story incorrectly identified Jacobe Taylor as the only senior on the team. Landon Irvin is also a senior. We apologize for the error. The Burgin Bulldogs boys basketball team will need to make many substantial adjustmentsafter the loss of five…
Read MorePost Office Releases Holiday Shipping Deadlines
To assist customers with their preparations for the upcoming busy holiday shopping and shipping season, the U.S. Postal Service is providing 2023 holiday shipping and mailing deadlines. The information below covers domestic, international and military shipping destinations to allow for the timely delivery of cards, letters and packages by Dec. 25. No Holiday Surcharges The Postal…
Read MoreWeekender Nov. 22–Dec. 1: Thanksgiving, Shop Small Saturday and more
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Thanksgiving is the official start of the Christmas shopping season. This year, don’t forget to support your friends and neighbors on Small Business Saturday, which happens Saturday, Nov. 25. Local merchants all over Mercer County will be holding sales. The Mercer County Chamber of Commerce (101 South Main Street Suite…
Read MoreLady Bulldogs Are Ready To Take A Bite Out Of Region 12
Sam Warren Herald Staff [email protected] The Burgin Lady Bulldogs faced North Hardin Classical in a scrimmage spanning six, six minute periods on Saturday, Nov. 18, in Burgin. The Lady Bulldogs have a deep and athletic roster which has allowed Head Coach Keith Monson to do more experimentation with the defensive tactics. “Our press is something…
Read MoreWho’s Going Where In Mercer County? Tourist Commission Gets First Attendance Data Report
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg-Mercer County Tourist Commission has begun sharing information on attendance at local attractions and events. Of the 10 locations selected for the first report, Anderson-Dean Community Park received the most visitors. According to the report, Anderson-Dean received more than 75,000 visitors since Jan. 1, 2023. They went to the…
Read MoreTitan Basketball Looks To Improve Under Adkins’ Leadership
Sam Warren Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Senior High boys basketball program struggled their way to a 14-18 finish in the sixth and final season of Josh Hamlin’s tenure. The 2022-23 Titans finished 13 out of 18 region 12 programs, and lost 65-48 to eventual region champions Pulaski County in the opening round of…
Read More‘Hanging Of The Greens’ At Harrodsburg United Methodist Church On Dec. 3
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Celebrate the Christmas season with the Harrodsburg United Methodist Church. The church is hosting the 50th Anniversary “Hanging of the Green” on Sunday, Dec. 3, at 6 p.m. “Our church has a rich history,” said Michael Barnard, music director at the church. “One thing that has remained is the Hanging…
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