William Hendren
William Edward “Bill” Hendren, 82, died Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born Nov. 12, 1942, in Danville, he was the son of the late James “Jimmy” and Christine Godbey Hendren. He was a retired IBM Engineer. Survivors include: significant other, Linda Sexton of Harrodsburg; four daughters,…
Read MoreRuth Elliot
Ruth Elliott, 87, widow of Edgar Elliott, died Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, at her residence. Born May 11, 1937, in LaFarge, Wisc., she was the daughter of the late Vester and Creda Linsey. She was retired from Cricketeer and a member of Deep Creek Baptist Church. Survivors include: one son, Boone (Rita) Elliott of Mercer…
Read MoreDarrian Baker And The Colonels Are Back In The Playoffs
Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] Former Mercer County standout defensive lineman Darrian Baker and the Eastern Kentucky University football team earned an at-large bid for the Football Championship Series (FCS) Playoffs after picking up their fifth straight win on Saturday, Nov. 23. The final win of the regular season was also the fifth straight victory…
Read MoreEyes On The Prize: Mercer Titans Basketball
Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Senior High School boys basketball team is in the best position to bring a 12th Region title home to Harrodsburg since 2018. In just one year at the helm, Keith Adkins’ efforts turned a new page in the program’s history when he led them to their first…
Read MoreSouder Honored With Court Dedication
Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] Basketball coach and Harrodsburg native Chris Souder received an honor befitting a legend on Thursday, Nov. 21, before Meet the Titans, when the basketball court at Mercer County Senior High School was dedicated to the esteemed mentor. During Souder’s initial tenure, his teams accumulated an astonishing 460 wins, four straight…
Read MoreRebuilding A Dynasty: With Chris Souder Back At The Helm, Mercer Plans To Rebuild Around Talented Youth
Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] Lady Titan basketball is back after an eventful offseason, including the reintroduction of Head Coach Chris Souder. Souder had several questions about his 2024-2025 Lady Titan basketball squad after the loss of stellar senior duo Anna Kate Drakeford and Sara Dunn. The pair averaged just over 37 points per game…
Read MoreCity Hears Complaint About Trucks Parking On Office Street
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg City Commission heard a complaint from a resident about large trucks parking near his home. At their regular meeting on Monday, Nov. 25, the commissioners heard from David Moffitt, who complained about semi trucks parking on Office Street. Moffirt said the commission passed an ordinance two years ago…
Read MoreBurgin Cuts The Ribbon For JAG Program
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Burgin Independent High School held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the school’s JAG program on Friday, Nov. 22. JAG is an acronym for Jobs for America’s Graduates, a national nonprofit dedicated to helping students successfully transition into postsecondary education, the workforce or the military. Through a competency-based curriculum, JAG equips…
Read MoreFiscal Court Recognizes Angie Patton’s 21 Years Of Service At Sheriff’s Office
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Angie Patton, senior clerk with the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office, is retiring after 21 years. Patton’s service was recognized at the Mercer County Fiscal Court’s special called meeting on Monday, Nov. 25. “I’m happy for Angie,” Sheriff Ernie Kelty said, “but I hate to see her go.” Patton’s grandfather, Miller…
Read MoreFormer Humane Society President, Two Others, Indicted On Animal Cruelty Charges
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Four people—including the former president of the Mercer County Humane Society—have been indicted in connection to police discovering animals that had been mistreated, malnourished, and did not have proper living conditions at a Salvisa residence in August. Three of the four people indicted—Gabriella A. Follmer, Amanda G. Coontz and Karen…
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