FEMA Opens Disaster Recovery Center In Mercer County
June 25 Is Deadline To Apply For Disaster Relief Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Federal Emergency Management Agency has set up a disaster recovery center where FEMA representatives will help Mercer County residents file claims for disaster relief at the Mercer County Health Department (900 North College Street). The recovery center will be open…
Read MoreWeekender For May 1—9: Kentucky Derby, Farmers Market, Friday Night On Main And More
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Looks like things are heating up at the Mercer County Farmers Market at the Stable at Mercer County Fairgrounds (560 Linden Avenue) happens every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through October. They will also begin holding market nights at Olde Town Park (126 South Main Street) on Tuesdays…
Read MoreFiscal Court Approves Interlocal Agreement Between Sheriff’s Office And Burgin
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Fiscal Court has approved a contract between the City of Burgin and the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office. Under the terms of the contract, deputies would make up to five patrols each shift which include checking in with neighborhoods and local businesses. A representative from the sheriff’s office…
Read MoreHarrodsburg Man Convicted Of Sex Trafficking Children
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] A Harrodsburg man was convicted for sex trafficking of children. After a two-day trial and 45 minutes of deliberation, a federal jury in Lexington convicted Larry Coffman, 42, of Harrodsburg, of two counts of sex trafficking of children and committing a felony involving a minor while being required to register…
Read MoreEarth Breeze Cuts Ribbon For New Harrodsburg Facility
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Gov. Andy Beshear welcomed Earth Breeze to their “new Kentucky home” In Harrodsburg on Tuesday, April 29. Gov. Beshear and Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman joined local leaders and company executives for Earth Breeze’s ribbon cutting ceremony at their new facility on Morgan Soaper Drive. Earth Breeze is America’s top producer…
Read MoreBilly Price
Billy Ray Price, 69, widower of Sharon Kaye Ryan Price, died Saturday, April 26, 2025, at his residence. Born Dec. 6, 1955, in Georgetown, he was the son of the late Lewis Price Sr. and Mary Perkins Bishop. He was a farmer and a member of Hustonville Baptist Church, Survivors include: one daughter, Daphnie Dawn…
Read MoreCity Renews Contract With Republic For Garbage, Recycling
Spring Clean-Up May 5 Through May 9 Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Harrodsburg residents can look for some changes when it comes to garbage collection this year. At their regular meeting on Monday, April 28, the Harrodsburg City Commission voted to renew their agreement with Republic Services. However, starting July 1, Republic will begin billing…
Read MoreJames Newby
James Marshall “Jim” Newby, 86, of Harrodsburg, husband of Scottie Newby, died Saturday, April 26, 2025, at his home. Born March 25, 1939, in Washington County, he was the son of the late “J.H.” and Kathleen Newby. He spent his career in HVAC and refrigeration; owned and operated Jocko & Horace’s Pool Hall and was…
Read MoreJane McRay
Jane McRay, 91, of Harrodsburg, widow of C.H. McRay, died Friday, April 25, 2025, at her home. Born Sept. 8, 1933, in Harrodsburg, she was the daughter of the late Isaac and Mamie Lee (Downey) Watts. She was former owner of the family operated McRay Feed Company and had been a longtime dental assistant to…
Read MoreTitans Fall In First Matchup Against West Jessamine
Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County baseball team (12-11) fell in the first of two games in two days against 46th District rivals West Jessamine (10-15). The first meeting of the season featured each team’s prominent pitchers. Junior Ayden Stephens earned the start for the Titans, while Landon Davis and Tyler Giles were…
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