Trevon Faulkner’s Storied Run To The NCAA Tournament With NKU
Casey Roberts Herald Staff [email protected] March Madness is a time of year when the sports world in Kentucky goes wild. Every March. From high schoolers trying to live their dreams by playing in Rupp arena, to college athletes battling it out on a national platform, everyone is ready to cheer on their team and prove…
Read MoreZoning Commission Approves Construction Of Domino’s In Harrodsburg
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Harrodsburg and Mercer County may soon be the home to a brand new Domino’s Pizza. Last week, the Harrodsburg-Mercer County Planning and Zoning Commission approved a site plan submitted by Joe’s Investment Properties LLC to construct a 6,000 square foot commercial building at 451 South College Street in Harrodsburg. The…
Read MoreLady Titans’ 2023 Basketball Season Defied All Expectations
Casey Roberts Herald Staff [email protected] The 2022-2023 season for the Mercer County Lady Titans basketball team was nothing short of remarkable. After a shaky start to the season, the Lady Titans locked in winning 17 of their last 20 games, including their 15th consecutive 46th district title and the first 12th region title in six…
Read MoreHistory Comes Home To Harrodsburg: Hospital Ledger Lists The Wounded From The Battle Of Perryville
Friends of Perryville Battlefield An important piece of history recently came back to Harrodsburg last week thanks to the Friends of Perryville Battlefield and the Harrodsburg Historical Society. After the Battle of Perryville, thousands of dying and wounded men crowded into every structure within a 10-mile radius of the battlefield. Harrodsburg was overwhelmed with thousands…
Read MoreBurgin Baseball: New Coach, New Expectations
Casey Roberts Herald Staff [email protected] Burgin is beginning to buzz with excitement as baseball season approaches. Every year, baseball brings a sense of community and unity to those who eagerly wait to cheer on their beloved Bulldogs. The 2023 season will be the first in the Phillip Dean era. He will be responsible for leading…
Read MoreJail Committee Approves $5.8 Million Budget For BCDC
Mercer’s Share Will Be More Than $1 Million Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer-Boyle County Joint Jail Committee approved a new budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The $5.8 million budget includes contributions from Mercer County of more than $1 million for operations and $14,000 for the jail’s energy debt service. Mercer will contribute…
Read MoreA New Chapter Begins For Burgin Softball
Casey Roberts Herald Staff [email protected] The days get longer, the air gets warmer, and softball season begins. As nature starts to bloom again with vibrant colors and fragrant smells, it’s hard not to feel excited about what the new season will bring. As for the Burgin softball team these sunny days are full of potential…
Read MoreBurgin Fall Festival Will Return Sept. 8-10, City Calls For Volunteers
City Council Discusses More Development, Abolishes Perpetual Care Fund Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The City of Burgin is asking for volunteers to help with Burgin Fall Festival for this year. This will be the first time Burgin is hosting the festival in years, and city officials hope to have it on the second weekend…
Read MoreRONNIE SMITH
Ronnie Mac Smith Jr., 56, of Harrodsburg, husband of Nancy Beasley Smith, died Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at his home. Born Feb. 20, 1967, in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Ronnie Mac Smith Sr. and Bobbie Faye (Eldridge) Wren of Harrodsburg. He was a melting operator for Corning Inc. Survivors, in…
Read MoreBESSIE MURPHY
Bessie Ella Murphy, 83, of Harrodsburg, widow of Aurthur Murphy, died Sunday, March 19, 2023, at the Harrodsburg Health Care Center in Harrodsburg. Born June 1, 1939, in Stanford, she was the daughter of the late Joe Mack and Mattie Pearl (Hale) Phillips. Survivors include: one daughter, Debbie Coffman of Mt. Vernon; one son Ronnie…
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