Shelby County basketball

Preaching the most powerful message

Posted on June 20, 2020June 20, 2020 by John Herndon

Norris Beckley, right, fist bumps the author, John Herndon, in front of the Cracker Barrel in Shelbyville, Ky. A star basketball player at Shelby County High and Morehead State, Beckley now serves as pastor of Centennial Baptist Church and preaches a message of loving others through Christ. (Photo by Stephanie Herndon) Former Shelby County all-stater … Continue reading Preaching the most powerful message →

Blessings wherever he goes

Posted on June 1, 2020June 10, 2020 by John Herndon

Shelby County High School girls' basketball coach Bruce Blanton directs his team during the Lady Rockets' game with South Oldham on Jan. 9. It was the last game of his season as a possible stroke sidelined him the rest of the way. (Photo courtesy Todd Thompson) Sidelined twice last season and unsure of hoops future, … Continue reading Blessings wherever he goes →