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Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Officials have released the identities of the two drivers who died in a fiery head on collision on the Bluegrass Parkway in Mercer County. Donald Jackson, 82, of Cynthiana, and Joshua Eversole, 33, of Nelson County, perished in the crash, which happened approximately 5:30 a.m. on Monday, July 4, around…

Ice Cream Social On Tuesday, July 12 Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg Historical Society has a rummage sale coming up on Friday, July 8, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Morgan Row (220 South Chiles Street). The sale, which is fund raiser, will feature books, household items and home decorations, jewelry and…

Event, Book Celebrate Harrodsburg’s Illustrious Past Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] On Saturday, July 9, the mural at Young’s Park will be officially revealed to the public. The mural depicts some of Harrodsburg’s colorful past, when the city was home to some of the most popular spas in the South and became known as “the…

Two Dead In Fiery Collision Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Officials have released the identity of one of the two men who died in a fiery head on collision on the Bluegrass Parkway in Mercer County. Donald Jackson of Cynthiana is one of the two drivers to perish in the crash. Chief Deputy Wes Gaddis…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] With Independence Day almost here, it’s all about the boom boom boom with fireworks shows planned all over Mercer County this holiday weekend, including the return of Lights Over Herrington after a two year absence. But that’s hardly the only action in Mercer County this week, check out the listings…

Your Guide To Local July 4 Celebrations Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Mercer County is lighting the fuse. If the low evening rumble of firecrackers hadn’t been warning enough, the Fourth Of July is almost upon us, and county residents are looking to turn the holiday into a week long explosion of fun. The biggest…

Athletic Complex To Cost More Than $7 Million Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Board of Education is proceeding with their plans to renovate the baseball, softball and soccer fields. At their regular meeting on Tuesday, June 21, they agreed to pay more than $7 million to construct a baseball and softball complex…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] After months of deliberations, the Mercer County Fiscal Court has entered a partnership with All Points Broadband to expand internet service throughout the county. At the fiscal court’s regular meeting on Tuesday, June 28, Chuck Hogg, the senior vice president at All Points, answered a list of questions submitted by…

Commission Votes To Annex Anderson-Dean Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg City Commission gave second and final reading to the budget for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. The $16.2 million budget does not include a raise for the city commission. The budget remains largely the same. It includes $7.9 million for the general fund; $7.3…

Advocates Hope To Change State’s Animal Cruelty Laws Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The owners of the two dogs authorities say were abandoned without food or water for four months were arraigned in Mercer District Court Monday. Michael and Katrina Cain pleaded not guilty to charges of 2nd degree animal cruelty. Deputies from the Mercer…