New Dixville Road Closure Extended Until Friday, June 12, KYTC Says
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is advising motorists the road closure on New Dixville Road (KY 1941) has been extended to Friday, June 12. The roadway will be continue to be closed between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. daily. The previously scheduled completion of the road closure was Friday, May 15. On May 5, KYTC…
Read MoreShow Your Patriotism By Donating Blood On Friday, June 12
The Kentucky Blood Center will host a blood drive Friday, June 12, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Harrodsburg Christian Church Fellowship Hall (305 South Main Street). In celebration of America’s 250th birthday, donors who show their patriotism by donating blood can receive a “United We Give” T-shirt and a voucher for a free…
Read MoreMercer Track Show Out At State
Wesley Bird Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Titans team competed at the 2A State Championship on Friday, May 22, at the Shively Track and Field Stadium at the University of Kentucky. The boys team finished third, scoring 50 points, just behind Lexington Catholic (51) and the winners, Covington Catholic (105.5). The girls’ team tied…
Read MoreDiana Adams
Diana Adams, 60, of Harrodsburg, widow of Earl Adams, died Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at the Ephraim McDowell James B. Haggin Hospital. Born Aug. 21, 1965, in Jessamine County, she was the daughter of the late Virgil and Rene (Bentley) Wheeler. Survivors include: one daughter, Brandy Adams (Jesse) Brown of Harrodsburg; one son, Issac (Samantha…
Read MoreJames Browning
James Isom Browning, 80, husband of Stephanie Louise (Bartleson) Browning, of Harrodsburg, died Friday, May 22, 2026, at jte Ephraim McDowell James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born Nov. 21, 1945, in Mackville, he was the son of the late Lloyd Sylvester Sr. and Barbara Frances (Young) Browning. He was a member of the Second Street…
Read MoreHand-To-Eye Audit Of 2026 Primary Election Completed
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Officials conducted a post-primary hand-to-eye audit at the Mercer County Fiscal Courthouse on Friday, May 22. County Clerk Chris Horn and Deputy County Clerk Bobbie Perkins joined with Sheriff Ernie Kelty and members of the Board of Elections: Democrat Keith Rightmyer and Republican Brooke Williams. Horn swore in two volunteers,…
Read MoreLady Titans Can’t Complete Comeback In Region Tournament
Wesley Bird Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Titans softball team (14-14) lost 5-6 to the Southwestern Warriors (22-12) in the first round of the 12th Region Tournament on Monday, May 25. The Warriors had a commanding five-run lead halfway through the game and Mercer was able to chip away in the back half of…
Read MoreShirley Hardin
Shirley Hardin, 78, of Harrodsburg, widow of John Wesley Hardin Sr., died Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at St. Joseph Hospital of Lexington. Born Feb. 12, 1948, in Jackson, she was the daughter of the late Everett and Ruby (Carroll) Johnson. She was a retired auditor for the Social Security Administration, and was a member of…
Read MoreBulldogs Battle Weather At 1A State Championship
Wesley Bird Herald Staff [email protected] The Burgin Bulldogs track and field team attended the 1A State Championship on Thursday, May 21. Burgin had four athletes qualify for state, including seniors Kate Hatfield and Raegan Taylor, junior Carter Myhre and sophomore Maddie Peavler. The conditions for the meet were cold and rainy the whole meet and…
Read MoreYour Guide To Summer 2026
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] School is out and Summer 2026 is here. Let’s take a look at what’s happening in Mercer County this summer. Anderson-Dean Pool Regular pool hours at the Aquatic Center at Anderson-Dean Community Park (1501 Louisville Road) start Saturday, May 30. Pool hours are noon to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday,…
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