UK Basketball’s March Madness Preview
Austin Cocanougher Herald Staff It’s March Madness time in the Bluegrass, and the Kentucky Wildcats are ready to prove to the world that they are no fluke. With Calipari and his team having much to prove, the Cats eagerly awaited their tournament draw on “Selection Sunday.” Despite the team falling short in the SEC Tournament…
Read MoreTitan Boys Split Home Double-Header
Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Titans baseball team (2-3) played two games on Saturday, March 16 in Harrodsburg. The Ballard Bruins (4-0) were the first opponent of the day and recently picked up a 4-0 win against Madison Central and a 10-0 route of Bullitt Central. Senior Aaron May began the game…
Read MoreHarrodsburg Receives State Funding For Anderson-Dean
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The City of Harrodsburg will receive $217,730 from the state to build a new playground and install a sprinkler system at Anderson-Dean Community Park. It is one of 32 projects announced last week by Gov. Andy Beshear that the governor said will enhance accessibility and upgrade parks and recreation spaces…
Read MoreLady Titans Recover And Earn First Win
Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Lady Titans softball team (1-1) faced their first 12th Region opponent of the season on a beautiful and sunny Saturday, March 16, when they faced Pulaski County (3-1). Sophomore Brooklyn Thomas doubled on a dropped ball by Mercer’s outfield, and moments later Claire Hamilton got the Lady…
Read MoreBurgin Still Weighing Options On Flooding Relief
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Burgin City Council received an update on efforts to solve flooding issues in the city. Mayor Joe Monroe said he had met with Bluegrass Area Development District as well as state and federal officials to discuss the issue. The mayor said a group from the University of Kentucky will…
Read MoreMercer Archery Competes At Regional Tournament, Genco Finishes First
Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] Mercer County Archery traveled to Nicholasville on Saturday, March 16, hoping to take home a regional tournament trophy after the boys lost by one point in 2023. Rylan Genco’s performance was the highlight of what became another successful state qualifying performance for archery. Genco topped a group of 147 participants.…
Read MoreLearn The Story Of Mary Harris’s Quilt
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] “I got to thinking about our history,” Mary Harris said. Last week, Harris was at the Mercer County Public Library with family and friends, talking about a quilt she had made. The quilt currently hangs over the fireplace at the library. The quilt serves more than just decoration. Like the…
Read MorePioneers Men’s Basketball Finishes Fourth In The Nation
Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] The seven seeded Campbellsville University Men’s basketball program (21-8) defeated the number two seed Bob Jones University (21-5) in dominant fashion on Thursday, March 14. In late February Bob Jones University defeated Pensacola Christian 67-54 in the South Region championship game. The Bruins had only lost one of their previous…
Read MoreWeekender For March 21–29: Farm City Celebration, MLK Day, Spaghetti Dinner, Easter And More
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The 2024 Farm City Celebration at Mercer County Cooperative Extension Service Office happens Thursday, March 21. Celebrate our common interests with the Extension Office, the Mercer Farm Bureau, the Mercer Chamber and Mercer Conservation over steak. Tickets are $12 and dinner is served starting at 6 p.m. The community is…
Read MoreBurgin Softball Looks To Build On Last Spring
Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] The Burgin Lady Bulldogs softball team have been working hard this off-season as they prepare for the 2023-24 season. Russell Jenkins is entering his second season as the leader of the program and his biggest focus in practice the off-season has been pitching. In addition to Jemma Jenkins and Gracie…
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