Pioneer offense proves too much for Mercer to control
Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] In similar fashion to their week one win over Dixie Heights, the Simon Kenton Pioneers (2-0) offense put on a show when they faced the Mercer County Titans (0-2) at the Falling Springs Center on Friday, Aug. 30. The opening kickoff bounced off the chest of Jayden Sailor and eventually…
Read MoreIt’s college football time in the Bluegrass
Austin Cocanougher Contributing Writer This upcoming Saturday, Aug. 31, Mark Stoops officially opens his 12th season as the head coach of the University of Kentucky Wildcat Football team. After finishing last year with a mildly disappointing 7-6 record, Stoops and company look to respond with a statement in 2024. With a bevy of fresh recruits,…
Read MoreCity Terminates Investigation Into Chief Hurt At Kazimer’s Request
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg City Commission has voted to withdraw the investigation into a complaint against Chief Tim Hurt at the request of the citizen who made the original complaint. The commission voted to withdraw the investigation at their regular meeting on Monday, Aug. 26. They initially authorized the investigation in May…
Read MoreFormer Anderson County Band Director Gets 25 Years For Child Porn
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] A former Anderson County High School band director and teacher has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for production of child pornography. Patrick Howard Brady, 38, was a teacher at Anderson County High School, where he served as the band director until May 15, 2023, according to a press…
Read MoreTitans battle with 6A powerhouse in season opener
Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Titans football team began their season a day after most other programs around the state on Saturday, Aug. 24, in the second kickoff of the Fort Harrod Little Caesars Bowl at Alvis Johnson Field. Moments before, the Woodford County Yellow Jackets completed a 54-14 rout of Taylor…
Read MoreBurgin School Board Approves Tax Rate Increase After Public Hearing
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Burgin Board of Education voted to increase the property tax rate from 73.5 cents per $100 in accessed value to 79.5 cents per $100. The board voted to increase the tax at a special-called meeting on Thursday, Aug. 22. Before they voted, the board conducted a public hearing as…
Read MoreAugust Indictments Include Drug Charges, Sexual Abuse
Mercer County Indictments Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Grand Jury handed up indictments last week on charges including drug possession, wanton endangerment, sexual abuse and flagrant nonsupport. All charges are merely allegations. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond reasonable doubt in a court of law. DRUG CHARGES • Kimber B. Tandy,…
Read MoreTwo People Charged With Drugs And Multiple Counts Of Animal Abuse
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Two people have been arrested on drugs and animal abuse charge and local shelters are dealing with a large number of dogs and cats. Police executed a search warrant at a home located at 2595 Oregon Road in Salvisa on Sunday, Aug. 25. In addition to the two people who…
Read MoreWeekender For Aug. 29—Sept. 6: Labor Day, The Start Of Spooky Season And So Much More
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Halloween may still be nearly two months away, but Spooky Season is here, judging by skeletons hanging at the front doors of houses here in Harrodsburg. Center Stage Theatrics is holding a casting call for the Haunted Frontier at Old Fort Harrod State Park (100 South College Street) on Friday,…
Read MorePlanning And Zoning Approves Mercer’s Sixth Dollar General
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg-Mercer County Joint Planning and Zoning Commission approved the county’s sixth Dollar General location. At their regular meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 13, the planning and zoning commission unanimously approved the site plan, which they had tabled in June until the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet made a decision. Back in June,…
Read More