Somerset Christian Too Much For Lady Bulldogs
Wesley Bird Herald Staff [email protected] The Burgin Bulldogs girls basketball team (2-4) came up short, 71-36, against the Somerset Christian Cougars (5-4) in the 12th Region All “A” girls’ basketball tournament on Wednesday, Jan. 7. Sophomore Leah Jenkins led the Bulldogs in scoring with 13 points, followed by senior Ashton Lester, who had 10 points…
Read MoreBulldogs Beat Trinity Christian
Wesley Bird Herald Staff [email protected] The Burgin boys basketball team (4-9) went on the road to beat the Trinity Christian Titans (0-13), 70-57, on Friday, Jan. 9. Burgin scored a season high 70 points and had four players score in the double digits. Senior Phillip Becknell and sophomore Hudson Taylor both had 17 points, with…
Read MoreDavid Price Sr.
David C. Price Sr., 82, died Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, at his residence. Born Nov. 20, 1943, in Burgin, he was the son of the late John Ben Price Sr. and Edna Beatrice Riley Price. He was a retired tool and die maker from Hill Tool & Die and attended Salt River Baptist Church. Survivors…
Read MoreInez Tatum
Inez Cummins Tatum, 96, widow of Ezra Tatum Jr., died Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, at the Harrodsburg Health and Rehabilitation. Born Nov. 6, 1929, in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Henry Milton Cummins and Martha Ann Powell Cummins. She was a homemaker, worked on her family farm and was a member…
Read MoreWilliam Jarvis Jr.
William Henry Jarvis Jr., 69, of Danville, husband of Stephanie (Miller) Jarvis, died Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, at his home. Born June 6, 1956, in Cincinnati, Ohio, he was the son of the late William Henry and Mary (Cravens) Jarvis Sr. He was a self-employed mechanic and was of the Christian faith. Survivors, in addition…
Read MoreDorothy Mayes
Dorothy Gayle Mayes, 78, of Harrodsburg, wife of Orban Wayne Mayes, died Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, at Baptist Health in Lexington. Born Nov. 12, 1947, in Harrodsburg, she was the daughter of the late James H. and the late Ola Mae (Rhinehart) Huffman. She is a member of Cornishville Christian Church and was a administration…
Read MoreDanna McGinnis
Danna McGinnis, 50, of Danville, died Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, at home. Born April 25, 1975, in Harrodsburg, she was the daughter of the late David and Shirley (Phillips) Mayes. She was employed at North Point Training Center in Burgin. Survivors include: one daughter, Peyton (Blake) Brown of Harrodsburg; two sons, Zach (Elizabeth) Carrico…
Read MoreAnderson-Dean Must Complete Playground Project Or Lose Grant
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Officials are trying to get a playground surface installed at Anderson-Dean Community Park before the state grant expires. If they are unable to get the project finished, the county may be stuck paying for the project. Last year, the park received a $57,500 grant for a poured-in-place playground mat from…
Read MoreWeekender Jan. 8 To 16: Pickleball And So Much More
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Indoor Recreational Pickleball League at Harrodsburg Community Center happens Tuesdays and Thursdays starting 6 p.m. Round robin format is open to adults 18 and up and is ideal for beginners to intermediate level players. The cost is $60, which includes a T-shirt and end of season medals. For more details,…
Read MoreLocal Students Will Take Part In Youth Discussion At MLK Event On Jan. 19
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Students from Mercer County and Burgin Independent schools will participate in a youth panel discussion as part of the 20th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day event on Monday, Jan. 19, at Harrodsburg Baptist Church (312 South Main Street). Breakfast starts at 10 a.m. The commemorative march begins at…
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