Former Mercer County Standout Channing Lewis And University of the Cumberlands Have Historic Season
April Ellis Herald Staff Despite a late rally, the third-seed University University of the Cumberlands Patriots women’s basketball team fell to the number one seeded Dordt University Defenders, 83-73, in the national semifinals. UC closed out this historic season with a 26-10 record after earning their first trip to the NAIA Fab Four. Helping contribute…
Read MoreMAFEW Presses City Commission For Decision On Former Armory
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Officials from Mercer Area Family and Education and Wellness (MAFEW) pressed the Harrodsburg City Commission on their plans for the National Guard Armory on College Street. MAFEW formerly operated the facility as a daycare and have plans to run it as the Harrodsburg Community Center, in partnership with other agencies.…
Read MoreCalipari Makes The Switch To Fayetteville
Austin Cocanougher Herald Staff John Calipari ‘s time at Kentucky has finally come to an eclipse. After yet another first round NCAA tournament exit, Coach Cal has opted to leave the University of Kentucky for intra-conference foe, the Arkansas Razorbacks. With an overall record of 410-123 (77 percent), the long-tenured coach at UK should be…
Read MoreFiscal Court Keeps Flex Funds For County Roads
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] It’s spring, and that’s when governments’ fancies turn to pouring asphalt. At their April 9 regular meeting, the Mercer County Fiscal Court voted to use $189,000 in flex funds—which allow counties to use rural secondary funds for county roads—plus $160,000 in carryover funds. The fiscal court also voted to allow…
Read MoreFormer Mercer County Standouts Help Georgetown Against Cumberland
Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] The Georgetown College Tigers softball team (7-16) played back-to-back doubleheaders with Mid-south conference opponent Cumberland University (17-13), of Lebanon, Tennessee, on Friday, Apr. 5, and the following Saturday. Former Mercer County standouts Elle Prewitt and Stevie Shepherd have both played significant roles for the Tigers this spring with Prewitt earnjng…
Read More‘James Harrod’ Auditions April 27–28; Picnic In The Park Lineup Announced
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Auditions for the 10th season of “James Harrod” The Battle For Kentucky” will be held Saturday, April 27, and Sunday, April 28, starting at 2 p.m. at the James Harrod Amphitheater (100 South College Street). The organizers are also offering sponsorships for the 2024 season of the live outdoor drama.…
Read MoreTitans Conquer Spartans In Softball Showdown
April Ellis Herald Staff The Mercer County Senior High Lady Titans softball team (1 0-5) traveled to Cocoa Beach, Fla. during spring break. The team went 3-3 for the trip, and Head Coach Darren Ransdel I considered it a successful trip after facing off against ranked teams he feels confident will help prepare his team…
Read MoreStraight Line Winds Damage Buildings, Overturn Semi In Salvisa
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] No lives were lost in the storms that swept through Mercer County last week. On Tuesday April 2, a strong low pressure system moved through the region resulting in hail, wind damage and 10 tornadoes, including one reported in Nicholasville, according to the National Weather Service. Locally, the worst damage…
Read MoreEllen Langford
Ellen Catherine Langford, 85, of Lexington, widow of Bobby Langford, died Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at Baptist Health Lexington. Born Aug. 13, 1938, in Saxman, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Henry Lloyd and Carrie Mae (Jones) Bennett. She was a graduate of Richwood High School, a manager for IBM and was…
Read MoreJames Johnson
James Henry Johnson, 84, died Sunday, March 31, 2024, at the Harrodsburg Health and Rehab. Born Oct. 13, 1939, in Owsley County, he was the son of the late John and Opal Bowman Johnson. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, was a former Admark employee and attended Salvisa Baptist Church. Survivors include: his significant other:…
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