JAMES GIBSON
James “Jimmy” Gibson, 66, husband of the late Tina Rose Gibson died Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, at his residence. Born March 17, 1959, in Danville, he was the son of the late Elbert Alonzo and Grace Lowry Gibson. He was retired from Bright’s Bottled Gas and was a member of Shawnee Run Baptist Church. Survivors…
Read MoreLady Bulldogs Ready To See What New Squad Can Do
Wesley Bird Herald Staff [email protected] The Burgin Bulldogs girls basketball team will be back in action Monday, Dec. 1, versus the Sayre Lady Spartans at the Jack Coleman Sr. Gymnasium. The Bulldogs are coming off their best season since 2012, posting a 13-15 record under Head Coach Keith Monson. Heading into his eighth year with…
Read MoreYoung Lady Titans Ready For Takeoff
Wesley Bird Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer Titans girls basketball team is preparing for a bounce-back season under longtime Head Coach Chris Souder, who enters his 21st season at Mercer and his second year back with the team. Souder’s goal for this team remains the same as it always has been for every one of…
Read MoreExperienced Seniors Lead Bulldogs Into New Basketball Season
Wesley Bird Herald Staff [email protected] Burgin Basketball is ready to start their 2025- 2026 season with tipoff on Tuesday, Dec. 2, against the Boyle County Rebels. The Bulldogs look to build on last season, led by an experienced group that includes six seniors and five juniors under Head Coach Todd Claunch. The Burgin Bulldogs finished…
Read MoreTitans Basketball Aims To Build Off Last Season’s Success
Wesley Bird Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer Titans boys basketball team was a game away from going to the state tournament last season, led by 12th Region Play of the Year Trevor Ellis, who averaged 19 points and 10 rebounds a game. The team looks different, but the goal remains the same as the team…
Read MoreThanksgiving Weekender Nov. 27—Dec. 5: Thanksgiving, Small Business Saturday, Christmas Parade, And So Much More
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Christmas Lights of Bondville (510 Bondville Road, Salvisa) will start Friday, Nov. 28, at 5:30 p.m. until New Years. The show is free, but donations are accepted. For more information, visit their Facebook page @ Bondvillelights. Have a happy Thanksgiving, Mercer County! Thursday, Nov. 27 Thanksgiving • Thanksgiving Dinner…
Read MoreOne Dead After Shooting On Battlefield Road
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] No arrests have yet been made in this weekend’s shooting. One woman, identified as Edwina Gail Sutton, 71, of Battlefield Road, Perryville, was killed in the shooting which happened Saturday, Nov. 22, according to a Facebook post from the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office. Sutton’s identification was confirmed by the Mercer…
Read MoreBoth Local Districts Earn High Marks On State School Report Cards
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Local school districts are celebrating their marks in this year’s school report cards. Each year, the Kentucky Department of Education provides comprehensive data on key education metrics about the performance and progress of schools to meet state and federal requirements. Results are shared through a color-coded dashboard with five colors:…
Read MoreSchool Tax Bills Will Be Sent Out Nov. 26
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Sheriff’s Office will begin sending out school property tax bills on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025. Collection will start Monday, Dec. 1, 2025. Earlier this month, the Mercer County Board of Education voted to lower the real estate property tax rate for the 2025–2026 school year from 71.6…
Read MoreCity Commission Gives First Reading To Zoning Changes, Discusses Lions Park
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg City Commission gave first reading to two zoning changes. At their regular meeting on Monday, Nov. 24, the commissioners gave first reading to a zoning change for the property located at 544 North College Street from R-2 (High Density Residential). to B-2 (Business).. They also gave first reading…
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