Carlton Mayes
Carlton Ray Mayes, 86, widower of Nellie Jo Mayes, of Harrodsburg, died Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at his home. Born Nov. 30, 1939, in Harrodsburg, he was the son of the late Everett and Nettie (Carpenter) Mayes. He was a lifelong farmer. Survivors include: one daughter, Sally Miller; one son, William “Billy” Mayes; one son-in-law,…
Read MoreClosure On New Dixville Road Starts Thursday, May 7
New Dixville Road (Kentucky Route 1941) in Mercer County will be closed for a road slide repair between mile points 3.0 and 4.0 starting Thursday, May 7, to Friday, May 15. The roadway will be closed between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. daily. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises motorists to seek alternate routes during closure…
Read MoreHabitat for Humanity Mercer County Will Hold Two Application Sessions For New Homeowners In May
Habitat for Humanity Mercer County will be accepting applications for a new home on Thursday, May 7, starting at 6 p.m. at Harrodsburg Christian Church Fellowship Hall (305 South Main Street) and on Saturday, May 9, starting at 10 a.m. at the Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Are you living in inadequate…
Read MoreKentucky Derby Weekender April 30 To May 8: Burgin Yard Sale, Kentucky Dogby, Farmers Market, Health Fair And More
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] We’re racing into a busy Derby weekend, with the return of the Mercer County Farmers Market on Saturday as well as season opening events like the Kentucky Dogby at Dark K9 as well as Derby Parties at Kamp Kennedy Marina, the Lodge at Logan Vineyards and the Vault. Have a…
Read MoreTitans Tennis Hops Past Briarjumpers On Senior Night
April Ellis Herald Staff The Mercer County Senior High School Titans tennis team had a successful senior night with the boys team beating the Briarjumpers 5-2, on Monday, April 27. The Titans honored six seniors, Kaleb Murray, Tucker Jenkins, Grayson, Guerra, Sammy Bragg, Olivia Rogers and Rosie Hernandez. For the boys, Murray came out ahead…
Read MoreHerman Lewis
Herman Dean Lewis, 64, husband of Michelle Stinnett Lewis, of Harrodsburg, died Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at his residence. Born Nov. 17, 1961, in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Morgan Lewis and Hadgie Henry Lewis. He was a Walmart of Harrodsburg employee. Survivors, in addition to his wife, include: one daughter, Megan…
Read MoreMercer Boys Track Come Up Half A Point Short At Colonel Relays
Wesley Bird Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County track and field team traveled to Paris to participate in the Bourbon County High School Colonel Relays on Saturday, April 24. The boys’ team placed second, scoring 138 points, just behind Lafayette by less than a point. The girls’ team placed sixth with a total of 48…
Read MoreDONALD ANDERSON
Donald “Donnie” Anderson, 61, of Harrodsburg, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2026. He was born May 2, 1964, in Illinois to the late Karen K. Hackett Anderson. Donnie is survived by his loving wife, Carol; one son, Christopher; one daughter, Ashley; one son-in-law, Curt Bailey; and four granddaughters, Abigail Daphne, Layla Rhiannon, Jameson Jane and…
Read MoreJason James
Jason Todd James, 43, of Harrodsburg, died Saturday, April 25, 2026, at his home. Born Aug. 19, 1982, in Mercer County, he was the son of Nora Ann (Patterson) James and the late John Eric James. He was a truck driver for Dayton Freight. Survivors, in addition to his mother, include: two sons, Jensen James…
Read MoreTitans Baseball Can’t Close Out Lafayette In Seventh Inning
Wesley Bird Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Titans baseball team (12-7) lost 5-8 to the Lafayette Generals (6-13) on Friday, April 24. Mercer went into the seventh inning with a two-run lead, but couldn’t put the Generals away and gave up a five-run inning. Senior Ayden Stephens led Mercer in hits with three, and…
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