Corbett Byrd
Corbett “Wayne” Byrd, 76, widower of Linda (Estes) Byrd, of Harrodsburg, died Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Hospital in Danville. Born April 8, 1948, in Danville, he was the son of the late Corbett S. and Lola (Phillips) Byrd. He was a retired tax administrator for the Kentucky Department of Revenue. He…
Read MoreJudge Jeff Dotson Leaves Behind A Legacy Of Hope
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Judge Jeffrey Dotson has died, but he leaves behind a legacy of hope for many in Mercer County. Dotson served as Circuit Judge for the 50th Judicial Circuit, Division 1, which is made up of Mercer and Boyle counties. Before that, he had served as District Court judge for Mercer…
Read MoreWeekender For Oct. 3—11: Oktoberfest And So Much More
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Patriot Grave Marking Service at New Providence Cemetery (490 Providence Road) that was supposed to happen last Saturday was canceled because of inclement weather. The Col. James Harrod Chapter of the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution has moved the ceremony to Saturday, Oct. 11, at…
Read MoreOktoberfest Returns Friday, Oct. 4
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Oktoberfest returns Friday, Oct. 4, with three days of beats, brats and brews. There will be more than 20 beers on tap as well as more than 15 food vendors offering everything from barbecue to hibachi dinners to kettle corn. Enjoy the bratwursts from the Harrodsburg Lions Club and sugar…
Read MoreHarrodsburg Man Receives Eight Year Sentence For Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] A Harrodsburg man has been sentenced to eight years in prison for his actions during the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol. Stephen Chase Randolph, 34, of Harrodsburg, was one of four men convicted of multiple felony and misdemeanor charges for their roles in disrupting a joint session…
Read MoreHarrodsburg Named One Of Most Scenic Towns In Kentucky
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Harrodsburg has been named one of the most scenic towns in Kentucky. That’s according to WorldAtlas.com, a website that launched in 1994 and bills itself as one of the largest publishing resources in geography and other topics it covers, including sociology, demography, environment, economics, politics and travel. Other Kentucky cities…
Read MoreLady Titans Battle Hard But Fall To Lady Rebels In Straight Sets
Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Lady Titans (8-8) traveled to Boyle County High School (21-8) with a chance to bolster their 8-4 record in the 12th Region against one of the regions’ best programs. The Lady Titans took an early lead in each set and earned a 7-6 lead in the first…
Read MoreTitan Football Drops To 2-4
Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Titan football team (2-4) played their final regular season game before a three-game slate of district opponents beginning next week with Marion County. Madison Southern (2-4), whom the Titans defeated 42-6 last season in the two schools’ first ever meeting on a football field, made the trip…
Read MoreHelp Fight Cancer By Donating Blood On Friday, Oct. 11
The Kentucky Blood Center will host a blood drive on Friday, Oct. 11, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Lions Park Community Center (133 Factory Street). While it may not be the most talked about need, blood transfusions are vital for many cancer patients to help replenish their bodies after grueling chemotherapy treatments. They’re…
Read MoreClosure Scheduled For Quirks Run Road/KY 1822
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises motorists of a temporary closure for Quirks Run Road/KY 1822 in Mercer County. Operations for cross drain replacement is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 2, and Thursday, Oct. 3. from 8:30 a.m. until 3 p.m.both days. The temporary closure will be in effect between milepoints 0.0 and 0.728 on Quirks Run Road/KY…
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