Tourist Commission Approves New Budget For 2025
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg-Mercer County Tourist Commission approved a new budget for the 2025 fiscal year. The budget is nearly $200,000 less than last year’s budget. At their regular meeting on Wednesday, June 26, the tourist commission approved a budget of $1,059,500 for the new fiscal year, down from last year’s budget…
Read MoreKentucky’s Favorite Son, Reed Sheppard, Drafted By Houston
Austin Cocanougher Herald Staff The last day of the John Calipari era has officially come and gone for the University of Kentucky. Draft night, lovingly tabbed as “graduation day” by UK’s former commander and chief John Calipari, was a major success for several beloved Wildcats. But, perhaps the biggest moment for all of Big Blue…
Read MoreHarrodsburg’s Unique Local Businesses Celebrated
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Harrodsburg is one of seven towns in Kentucky that has been celebrated online for its thriving local businesses. WorldAtlas.com recently named Harrodsburg and six other towns for their small businesses “bursting with individuality.” The website invited readers to “explore beyond huge franchises and discover a world of independent shops that…
Read MoreDesirae Huff Named New Coach Of CU-Harrodsburg Pioneer Women’s Volleyball
Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] Campbellsville University-Harrodsburg announced a new athletic opportunity for students in May, appointing Desirae Huff as the head coach of the new Pioneer women’s volleyball program. “Volleyball is one of the fastest growing and most popular sports among high school females today so it goes without saying that we are thrilled…
Read MoreWeekender July 4—12: Independence Day Fireworks, ‘James Harrod’ And So Much More
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Let’s get right into the boom-boom-boom. The Fourth of July at Millennium Park in Danville happens Thursday, July 4, starting at 5 p.m. with music by the Lexington Concert Band and J.D. Shelburne starting at 6:30 p.m. There will also be fireworks at Royalty’s Marina on Thursday, July 4, starting…
Read More‘James Harrod: The Battle For Kentucky’ Returns Friday, July 5
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Outdoor drama returns to Old Fort Harrod State Park when the ninth season of “James Harrod: The Battle for Kentucky” begins its month-long run on Friday, July 5. A co-production by the fort and Old and the Friends of Fort Harrod, the play brings to life the founders of the…
Read MoreWin A T-Shirt—While Supplies Last—By Donating Blood On July 10
The Kentucky Blood Center will host a drive for the Mercer County Community on Wednesday, July 10 from 10:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. at Lions Park Community Center (133 Factory Street). All donors will receive a limited-edition “Donor Vibes” T-shirt (while supplies last) as a thank you for boosting the summer blood supply. As fun as summer…
Read MoreFiscal Court Gives First Reading To Zoning Ordinance Amendment
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Fiscal Court has given first reading to text amendments to the Mercer County Zoning Ordinance that include proposed changes to minimum lot sizes in the agricultural zoning districts, setbacks, the addition of accessory dwelling units, changes to conditional uses and some grammatical revisions. The Harrodsburg-Mercer County Planning…
Read MoreKMS Wrestlers Train With Jeff Jordan
Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] Three King Middle School wrestlers traveled to Champaign County, Ohio, last week to participate in Jeff Jordan’s State Champ Camp, which has produced more than 2,000 state champions since its inception. Mercer County wrestling began behind schedule in their inaugural season in 2023 and didn’t have enough time to practice…
Read MoreMercer School Board Gives Raise To Superintendent
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Board of Education voted to give Superintendent Jason Booher an eight percent pay raise last week. On top of the seven percent pay increase previously approved by the school board, that gives Booher a 15 percent total pay raise. The raise came after the superintendent’s evaluation, in…
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