Tourist Commission Hires Jasper Johnson To Promote Mercer County
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg-Mercer County Tourist Commission has voted to enter an agreement with a top University of Kentucky basketball prospect to promote local tourism. It’s not just any basketball player they’re hiring. It’s Jasper Johnson, the grandson of legendary Harrodsburg High School Coach Alvis Johnson and the son of Dennis Johnson.…
Read MoreLady Bulldogs Drop Season Opener To Sayre Spartans
Wesley Bird Herald Staff [email protected] The Burgin Bulldogs girls basketball team (0-1) were out-matched in their season opener against the Sayre Spartans (1-0), 22-55, Monday, Dec. 1. The Spartans’ size and height were too much for the Bulldogs, and they couldn’t keep up on the boards. Sayre’s full-court press defense gave Burgin fits throughout the…
Read MoreJames Thomas
James C. Thomas, 86, one of the nation’s foremost authorities on historic preservation and Shaker history, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy of stewardship, scholarship and service. For close to five decades, Jim dedicated his life to preserving Kentucky’s cultural heritage and environs and shaping…
Read MoreMarsha King
Marsha Jane King, 73, wife of Calvin King Jr., died Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born Feb. 14, 1952, in Fayette County, she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Vera (Land) Simmons. She was a homemaker and attended Southside Christian Church. Survivors, in addition to…
Read MoreBro. Gilbert Robinson Sr
Bro. Gilbert Lee Robinson Sr., faithful servant of God, devoted husband, loving father and steadfast shepherd to many, entered his eternal rest after a lifetime of wholehearted ministry and service on Nov. 13, 2025. Born June 3, 1946, in Harrodsburg, Gilbert was the son of Amelia Viola Sallee Robinson and Virgil Robinson. From his earliest…
Read MoreDoris Knox
Doris W. “Moe” Knox, 86, widow of R.D. Knox, of Harrodsburg, died Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, at her home. Born Sept. 29, 1939, in Fayette County, she was the daughter of the late William O. “Buck” and Ailene (Bussell) Whalen. She was a retired World Trade Representative for IBM, was a graduate of Athens High…
Read MoreJesse Coy
Jesse Alexander Coy, 73, husband of Julie Forrest (Kearns) Coy, died Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, at his home. Born Sept. 9, 1952, in Lexington, he was the son of the late Ira Jesse Coy and Stephanie “Stella” (Zuback) Coy. He was a Harrison County High School graduate, where he was a standout football and baseball…
Read MoreTom Collier
Tom Edward Collier, 91, widower of Mildred Eileen Collier, died Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, at Henson Park Health and Rehabilitation in Danville. Born April 2, 1934, in Marion, he was the son of the late Stephen T. Collier. He was a self employed real estate appraiser and a certified member of the Appraiser Institute. He…
Read MoreRichard Cheak
Richard D. “Dick” Cheak, 83, of Burgin, died Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, at the Thomson-Hood Veteran’s Center in Wilmore. Born June 6, 1942, in Burgin, he was the son of the late William H. and Vonie Mae (Yocum) Cheak. He was a retired IBM-Lexmark employee, was a US Army veteran and member of Burgin Baptist…
Read MoreWeekender Nov. Dec. 4—12: Christmas Parades, Holiday Lights, Tea Room, Scrooge And So Much More
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Wake up the kids and call the neighbors, the Nutcracker Christmas Parade returns Friday, Dec. 5. The parade will assemble at the Old Fort Harrod State Park parking lot between Broadway and West Lexington Street starting at 4:30 p.m. with streets closures at 5:30 p.m. The parade will start at…
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