Weekender Feb. 22—March 1: Black Film Festival, ‘Cat In The Hat’ And More
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] On Saturday, Feb. 17, the Mercer County Public Library will present “Till.” Mamie Till (Danielle Deadwyler), the mother of Emmett Till (Jalyn Hall), exposes the brutal racism behind the kidnaping and murder of her son in 1955. It’s part of the Black Film Festival presented by the Harrodsburg-Mercer County African…
Read MoreTitans Earn First Win Over Lincoln County Since 2018
Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Titans ( 17-10 ) faced 12th Region rival Lincoln County (15-11) in Harrodsburg with only one week of the regular season left to play. The Titans had not defeated Lincoln County since Feb. 6, 2018, when Trevon Faulkner, Gunnar Gillis and Kaelin Drakeford combined for 50 points…
Read MoreSanitation District To Receive $3.6 Million For Gwinn Island Project
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Sanitation District has been informed they will receive funding to proceed with the Gwinn Island Road Sanitary Sewer Extension, a project with an estimated cost of more than $3.6 million, which includes a $425,000 contingency. “This will be quite a mouthful,” said Mike Sanford, executive director of…
Read MoreKingston Mays Signs With Georgetown Tigers
Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] Mercer County football’s defensive line was deep and talented this past season. The defensive line starred in wins over Paul Laurence Dunbar, Danville and Marion County in which they allowed only 109 rushing yards over three games. The pass rush was as good as it ever has been in recent…
Read MoreTourist Commission Purchases Ads For 250th Celebration
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] After a long deliberation, the Harrodsburg-Mercer County Tourist Commission voted to place an advertisement in the April issue of Kentucky Living magazine. That’s in addition to billboards and advertisements with Kentucky Monthly magazine, as well as a possible TV ad campaign. “We’re four months away from the big festival,” said…
Read MoreMercer County Judge-Executive Sarah Steele: A Closer Look
Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] In the 2022 election, Republican challenger Sarah Steele defeated former Harrodsburg City Commissioner Scott Moseley to become the new judge-executive of Mercer County. Steele was born and raised in Mercer County, where she has lived her entire life. She graduated from Mercer County High School as a Scottie in 2003.…
Read MoreLady Titans Struggle Against Pulaski In Senior Night Game
Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Lady Titans (16-11) played their second to last regular season game against a formidable 12th Region opponent, Pulaski County (21-7), on Tuesday, Feb. 20. Pulaski County is currently ranked second in the KHSAA RPI ratings for the 12th Region, and the Lady Maroons provided a tough and…
Read MoreDrug Court Celebrates First Graduation
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer and Boyle County Drug Court celebrated its first graduation on Thursday, Feb. 15. Stephanie Burton and Hannah Lawson were presented with their diplomas by Circuit Judge Jeff Dotson. “This is a very exciting day,” Judge Dotson said. Drug Court is available to individuals charged with drug use or…
Read MoreTaylor And Irvin Honored At Burgin Senior Night Of Service
April Ellis Herald Staff The Burgin High School Bulldogs (6-22) faced off against the reigning Kentucky Christian Athletic Conference champions Highlands Latin (20-8), Saturday, Feb. 17, and honored seniors Jacobe Taylor and Landon Irvin. Despite the valiant effort of its seniors, the Highlanders were too much for the Bulldogs, who lost 64-43. As a junior,…
Read MoreHPD Chief Tim Hurt Retires From Army Reserves After 38 Years
Erich L. Ruehs Harrodsburg Police Department Harrodsburg Police Chief Tim Hurt officially retired from the United States Army on Feb. 18, 2024, 38 years to the day he signed up in 1986. In 1989, Chief Hurt transitioned from active duty to the Army Reserves in order to pursue a full time career in law enforcement.…
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