Another Man Charged With Human Trafficking After HPD Investigation
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] An online investigation by the Harrodsburg Police Department has led to the arrest of another man on a charge of human trafficking. Hector Carrizales-Diaz, 53, of Harrodsburg, was arrested and taken into custody on Wednesday, Oct. 22. Carrizales-Diaz is accused of messaging the Facebook profile of what he believed to…
Read MoreJames Williams
James Lyndon “Jimmy” Williams, 64, died Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born May 6, 1961, in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Walter Carroll and Marjorie Marie Grubbs Williams. He was a retired Hayslett Mechanical plumber and a member of the Battle Baptist Church.…
Read MoreJeremy Presley
Jeremy “Shane” Presley, 46, of Danville, died Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. Born May 13, 1979, in Danville, he was the son of the late Leo Johnson and Carol Marie Presley. He was a former brick mason. Survivors include: three daughters, Kelsey Presley and Lillian Thornton of Danville and Calee Thornton of Harrodsburg; and one sister,…
Read MoreWoodie Peavler
Woodie Jean Peavler, 85, widower of James Morris “Redbird” Peavler, of Harrodsburg, died Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, at her home. Born Sept. 23, 1940, in Franklin, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Maurice and the late Nancy Ruth (Smith) Wilson. She was a cosmetologist and hairdresser for Woodies at the Campbell House and…
Read MoreLady Titans’ Volleyball Championship Bid Ends Early
Wesley Bird Herald Staff The Mercer County Titans volleyball team (13-8) fell, 0-3, to the 12th Region leader, Trinity Christian Titans (30-5) Tuesday, Oct. 20. Trinity Christian took all three sets (17-25, 20-25, 14-25), but lost to West Jessamine, 1-3, in the district championship. The opening volley was high-energy, with an active home student section, but…
Read MoreCharles Montgomery
Charles William Montgomery, 71, of Harrodsburg, husband of Bernadette Vail (Flint) Amsden, died Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, at his home. Born Feb. 20, 1954, in Lexington, he was the son of the late Charles Lester and Louella (Henry) Houp. He was a graduate of Jessamine County High School, a building maintenance supervisor for the University…
Read MoreNancy Jenkins
Nancy Sharp Jenkins, 80, widow of Lonnie R. Jenkins, died Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, in Lexington. Born Oct. 5, 1945 in Lexington, she was the daughter of the late William “Buck” and Margaret Ritchey Sharp. Employed over 30 years and retired at Whitaker Bank, formerly State Bank, where she created life-long friendships. On Saturday mornings,…
Read MoreMercer Seniors Honored Before Final Home Game
Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] The 2025 Mercer County Titan football team (1-8) gathered on Alvis Johnson Field for the final time this fall on Friday, Oct. 24, when they hosted their final district matchup of the season against the Garrard County Golden Lions (5-3). A year ago, the Titan’s battle with Garrard County was…
Read MoreMercer Cross Country Shines In Monticello
Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] Titan Cross Country took the long bus ride south to Monticello on Saturday, Oct. 25, for the Class-AA Region 5 competition, where they hoped to qualify both the boys’ and girls’ teams for the state competition, hosted at the Kentucky Horse Park on Saturday, Nov. 1. The day began with…
Read MoreEsther Carey
Esther F. Carey, 83, widow of Omer Carey Jr., of Harrodsburg, died Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born July 24, 1942, in Harrodsburg, she was the daughter of the late Jesse W. and Hazel Lee (Wells) Tate. She was a homemaker and a member of the Christian…
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