Eloise Mayes
Eloise C. Mayes, 87, widow of Billy Mayes, of Harrodsburg, died Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, in her home. Born Jan. 7, 1937, in Harrodsburg, she was the daughter of the late Larry and Madge (Releford) Cannada. She was a lunch room monitor for Mercer Elementary School and was a member of Cornishville Baptist Church. Survivors…
Read MoreLady Bulldogs Battle With Frankfort Christian
Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] The Burgin Lady Bulldogs (3-11) played their second to last regular season game on Monday, Oct. 14, when they faced the Frankfort Christian Royals (3-15). The Royals jumped out to a 5-1 lead, but the Lady Bulldogs won back-to-back points after Briana Florian served an ace, and senior Ava Todd…
Read MoreJack Robertson
Jack Anthony Robertson, 67, of Harrodsburg, husband of Teresa Joyce “Joy” (Caton) Robertson, died Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024, at the Ephraim McDowell James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born Sept. 23, 1957, in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Ed and Virginia (Durr) Robertson. He was a former Mercer County School teacher, where…
Read MoreLady Titans Ease Past Washington County
Alyssa Pittman Contributing Writer On Monday, Oct. 14, the Lady Titans Volleyball team (10-9) played the Washington County Lady Commanders (4-14) at Mercer County Senior High School. The Commanders came up victorious in the freshman game, earning leads as high as eight points. The young Titans battled back several times in their sets, but came…
Read MorePioneers Rise To Eagles’ Level In Exhibition Match
Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] The Campbellsville University-Harrodsburg Pioneers (2-6) hosted the Midway University Eagles (4-7-1) at Hilpp Family Field on Friday, Oct. 10. Despite playing a formidable NAIA opponent, the Pioneers immediately took control of the game. Sophomore John Harrigan delivered a pinpoint cross onto Gabe Cisneros’ foot, and the senior turned to shoot…
Read MoreDon’t Be Afraid…It’s Just The 2024 Halloween Preview
Residential Trick-Or-Treating on Thursday, Oct. 31, from 5 to 7 p.m. in Burgin and 6 to 8 p.m. in Harrodsburg and the rest of Mercer County. Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Residential trick-or-treating will be Thursday, Oct. 31, from 5 to 7 p.m. in Burgin and from 6 to 8 p.m. in Harrodsburg and Mercer…
Read MoreVote Now To Make Harrodsburg Water Tower The Tank Of The Year
The water tower overlooking Mercer County Senior High School has been nominated for tank of the year and city officials are asking everyone to vote. Earlier this year, the city voted to allow the school logo and an altered version of the Harrodsburg city logo to be painted on the tower. The school paid for…
Read MoreState Releases Preliminary Data For School Performance In 2023-2024: Burgin, Mercer Proud Of Student Performance
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) has released assessment and accountability data for the 2023-2024 school year on as required by state statute and the federal Every Student Succeeds Act. According to a press release, KDE will release the assessment and accountability data in phases. The data is initially available…
Read MoreWeekender For Oct. 10—18: Patriot Grave Marking, Docktoberfest, Spooky-Oke, Trunk-Or-Treat And More
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Col. James Harrod Chapter of the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution are hosting a Patriot Grave Marking Service at New Providence Cemetery (490 Providence Road) on Saturday, Oct. 11, at 2 p.m. with the muster at 1 p.m. For more information, email Jim Stinnett at…
Read MoreWoman In Custody After Allegedly Shooting A Man Saturday
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] A Harrodsburg woman is in custody after shooting a man in an apparent domestic dispute Saturday. Kadesha Aundrea Burch, 30, of Harrodsburg, has been charged with attempted murder and 1st degree wanton endangerment. Officers from the Harrodsburg Police Department were dispatched after a man living on Perryville Road called 911…
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