Weekender May 9–17: Friday Night On Main, Bark In The Park, Mother’s Day And More
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Friday Night On Main returns for another season at Olde Town Park in downtown Harrodsburg on Friday, May 10, from 5 to 10 p.m. The Downtown Harrodsburg First Main Street Program hosts Friday Nights On Main on the second Friday of every month through September. The event features live music…
Read MoreBurgin, Mercer Celebrate High School Rankings
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] U.S. News and World Report have released their school rankings, and Burgin Independent High School and Mercer County Senior High Schools are both proud of their rankings. U.S. News and World Report based their rankings on several factors, including college readiness—calculated by the proportions of 12th graders who took and…
Read MoreLady Bulldogs Take Down DCA On Senior Night
Marshall Hart Contributing Writer The Burgin Lady Bulldogs softball team (7-11) celebrated their seniors on Monday, May 6. Seniors Cloey Henson and Olivia Marshall were recognized before the matchup with Danville Christian Academy (5-8), after the scare of a rain-out. Burgin outscored the Lady Warriors 16-15 after coming into the bottom of the seventh inning…
Read MoreCity Authorizes Investigation Into Complaint Against Chief Hurt
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg City Commission had authorized an investigation into a citizen’s complaint against Harrodsburg Police Chief Tim Hurt. At a special-called meeting on Tuesday, May 7, the city commission voted unanimously to authorize the investigation. At the last regular meeting, City Attorney Norrie Currens announced the city has taken steps…
Read MoreMercer Track Standout Sam Lewis Signs With Georgetown College
Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] For the last four years, Mercer County cross country and track and field standout Sam Lewis has been making a name for himself as a hard worker and a leader. He recently signed his letter of intent to continue his academic and athletic career at Georgetown College, where he will…
Read More5K Community Dog Walk And Bark In The Park On Saturday, May 11
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Critters Without Litters is hosting two events this weekend. On Saturday, May 11, they will host the 5K Community Dog Walk at Anderson-Dean Community Park from 8 to 10 a.m. and the Bark in the Park at Old Fort Harrod State Park from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Both events…
Read MoreEarly Voting Begins For 2024 Primary Election
Primary Election On Tuesday, May 21 Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The 2024 Kentucky Primary Election happens Tuesday, May 21, with polls open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. While the presidential primary has been pretty much decided already, there are still important races down the ballot. In the Republican primary, James Toller is challenging…
Read MoreFormer Titan Seth Tatum Finds A New Home In Charleston, South Carolina
Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] Former three sport athlete for Mercer County Senior High School, Seth Tatum, has adjusted well to his new work environment following his appointment as Director of Basketball Operations with the College of Charleston early in April. Tatum enters his first administrative position following seven straight seasons of working with the…
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