Gwendolyn Abner
Gwendolyn Britton Abner, 88, wife of Al Abner, died Sunday, Jan. 31, 2026, in Salvisa. Born Oct. 7, 1937 in Salvisa, she was the daughter of the late Gilbert Henry Britton and Myrtle Lorraine Jackson Britton. She was a active member of Salvisa Christian Church and its Lady’s Groups, was a homemaker, a former Avon…
Read MoreDanny Jackson
Milton Daniel “Danny” Jackson, husband of Pamela Jackson, of Harrodsburg, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, after a long journey with cancer. Born Jan. 7, 1958, he was the son of the late Walter and Gladys (Gritton) Jackson. Survivors, in addition to his wife, Pamela, who he took as…
Read MoreThe next name on the banner: Izzie Carlton scores 1,000 points
Wesley Bird Herald Staff [email protected] Mercer County Senior High Junior Izzie Carlton was recently recognized before Mercer’s homecoming game versus West Jessamine for two big milestones in her basketball career as a Titan, 1000 points and 750 rebounds. Starting with the two points she scored as a seventh grader, to now averaging 18.9 points and…
Read MoreBettie Yeaste
Bettie Randolph Yeaste, 91, widow of H.C. Yeaste, of Harrodsburg died Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, at the Walkers Trail in Danville. Born Dec. 20, 1934, in Harrodsburg, she was the daughter of the late George Beckham Randolph and Alma Demaree Lay. She was a 63 year member and active Sunday School member and volunteer of…
Read MoreLooking ahead to a busy 2026
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Mercer County might be in the deep freeze right now, but things are going to be warming up before you know it. Here’s the second part of our look ahead at 2026. Keep in mind some of these listings are subject to change as dates and details are still being…
Read MoreMercer County Cheerleaders take the national stage at Disney World
April Ellis Herald Staff The Mercer County Senior High School cheerleaders recently represented their school and community on one of the biggest stages in the sport, traveling to Disney World to compete at the UCA National Cheer and Dance Championship. For head coach Amanda Foster, the trip carried special meaning, not only as a coach…
Read MoreMercer digs out of the deep freeze
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The recent deep freeze has been a test for everyone, especially their patience. Schools have been closed, trash has not been picked up, and, for many county residents, roads remain nearly impassable. Local officials say it’s not for lack of effort on their part. State, county and city crews have…
Read MoreBulldogs Can’t Beat Brown Bears
Wesley Bird Herald Staff [email protected] The Burgin Bulldogs boys basketball team (5-13) lost, 64-48, to the Brown Bears (8-11) on Thursday, Jan. 22. Burgin had a good start to the game, but couldn’t dial it from behind the arc, and the Bears’ 3-pointers were falling. A quiet night from leading scorer Hudson Taylor and an…
Read MoreWeekender Jan. 29 To Feb. 6: Healthy Relationships, Naughty at Night, Pickle Ball And So Much More
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Because of the weather, check for cancellations. Learn about Healthy Relationships at the Mercer County Public Library on Saturday, Jan. 31. Presented by Mary Wells of the Sexual Violence Resource Center, this informative presentation will help teens learn about healthy relationship behaviors, effective communication, and setting personal boundaries. The program…
Read MoreDanny Steele
Danny Gale Steele, 78, husband of Patsy (Engle) Steele, of Danville, died Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born April 22, 1947, in Harrodsburg, he was the son of the late Henry C. and Marie (Montgomery) Steele Sr. He was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church in Danville…
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