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        State Auditor Allison Ball today released the audit of the 2024 financial statement of Mercer County Sheriff Ernie Kelty. State law requires the auditor to annually audit the accounts of each county sheriff. In compliance with this law, the auditor issues two sheriff’s reports each year: one reporting on the audit…

        When dangerous winter temperatures approached Central Kentucky, Amy Branam felt a calling to act. That conviction led her to launch The Mission, a faith-based nonprofit that recently coordinated an emergency warming center to protect vulnerable residents across Mercer County. Branam said her inspiration came from faith and from watching her family…

          On Friday, Feb. 6, at 5:15 a.m., the Harrodsburg Police Department received a report of a shooting on York Street in Harrodsburg. Officers located a male, later identified as Daniel “Danny” Hyatt, suffering from two gunshot wounds from a 22 caliber pistol, and life-saving measures were established by officers. The…

            The City of Harrodsburg held its regular meeting on Monday, Feb. 9, at City Hall. The Commission approved amendments to personnel policy, including redefining job descriptions of public service workers for each department. Seven new ordinances were presented and approved for the wastewater, cemetery and streets and park maintenance…

        It was standing room only at the Tuesday, Feb. 10, meeting of the Mercer County Fiscal Court. Several in the community attended to hear a report on the impact a data center would have on Mercer County. While no applications have been submitted to build a data center, the Fiscal Court…

          Campbellsville University alum and dual-credit coordinator, Kimberly Steele, has been appointed as Director of Harrodsburg’s Conover Education Center. It was Campbellsville  University’s goal to hire a director for the Conover Education Center who held unwavering integrity, deep understanding of the local community and upheld CU’s core beliefs and values and…

        The Harrodsburg–Mercer County African American Historical Society will host its second annual Black History Month Gala on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, celebrating culture, history and community through an evening of fine dining, music and recognition. The event will begin at 6 p.m. at The Stables Event Venue, located at 560 Linden…

          Even though the weather may make you want to stay indoors, there are plenty of events going on to get out of the house. Have a great weekend, Mercer County! Thursday, Feb. 12 • Baby Tumble Time at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). For children aged 6…

According to a press release from the Harrodsburg Police Department, they responded to a call at 5:15 a.m. this morning to a report of a shooting at an address in Harrodsburg. The press release said officers located a male suffering from a gunshot wound, and life-saving measures were established by officers. The Mercer County Coroners…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Because of the weather, check for cancellations. Harrodsburg Rotary Club Pancake Day at the Mercer County Cooperative Extension Office (1007 Lexington Road). Their annual fund-raiser is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 13, from 6:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.. Delivery is available. Benefits scholarships for local…