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A patriotic square at the "Paint the Park" event in Danville over this past holiday weekend. (Photo submitted)

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Danville Celebrates Fourth of July

josely.labarrere@bluegrassnewsmedia.com Danville residents rang in Independence Day with a packed schedule of community festivities that brought color, competition, ...

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Remembering Jeff Jewell: A devoted leader and beloved Friend

Jeff Jewell is remembered as more than a community leader — he was a connector, a motivator, and ...

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Maxwell Hairston, the Bills’ 1st-round pick, is accused of sexual assault

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills first-round draft pick Maxwell Hairston was accused in a lawsuit of sexually ...

The cast of "Walking Across Egypt" during a recent rehearsal. (Photo by Josely Labarrere)

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Actors reflect on the heart of ‘Walking Across Egypt’

Inside the cool of the rehearsal hall at Pioneer Playhouse, two actors took a brief pause from the ...

Darrian Bell addresses a group of players. (Photo by Mike Marsee)

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Former Danville football star Bell gives back through youth camp

Darrian Bell was once the kid in the camp T-shirt, so he knew exactly what his first football ...

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Danville to host welcome reception for visiting Irish students

All Boyle County residents are invited to help welcome a group of Irish visitors to Danville at 4:45 ...

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Two arrested after deputies find suspected meth in kitty litter box

A traffic stop in the parking lot of a Burger King on June 26 resulted in the arrest ...

Front row (left to right): Bradley Logan, Julie McNamara, Patricia Hammond, Emmie Wright, and Gunnar Shoemake. Back row (left to right): Matt McConkey, Jonny Maldonado, Logan Yates, Lainie Plunkett, and Mike DePope. (Photo submitted)

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‘Walking Across Egypt’ for an unlikely bond

Pioneer Playhouse continues its 76th season with Walking Across Egypt, a heartwarming Southern comedy about a lonely grandmother ...

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Boyle County Early Learning Center closes due to budget cuts

The Boyle County Early Learning Center has officially closed its doors, marking the end of a heartfelt chapter ...

Greg Williams Sr. didn't realize UK photographers were also taking his photo during his son's official photo shoot at UK when he started acting "silly" during breaks between photos. (UK Athletics photo)

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UK transfer’s family experiences BBN devotion firsthand

Greg Williams Sr. knew when his son, Kam, transferred from Tulane to Kentucky for his sophomore season that ...

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The Art Studio space inside the Art Center of the Bluegrass. (Photo submitted)

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Art Center earns architectural restoration award for Main Street project

The Danville-Boyle County Architectural Heritage Board has awarded its 2025 Excellence in Exterior Restoration Award to the Art ...

Braydon Hawthorne once attended the UK Father-Son Camp but this year he was back working the camp as a UK signee. (Photo by Vicky Graff)

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Braydon Hawthorne wanted to be part of UK culture

Braydon Hawthorne knows he needs to add weight and get stronger and believes once he can get to ...

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Still standing, still serving: 160 Years of the Advocate-Messenger

By: Casey Roberts and Josely Labarrere Staff Reporters   What began in 1865 as a weekly four-page paper ...

Former Kentucky high school standout Sophie Galloway missed almost two years of competition due to injuries but came back to qualify for the triple jump at the NCAA Championships Saturday. (UK Athletics Photo)

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Sophie Galloway proud of obstacles she overcame to make NCAA

Sophie Galloway was a four-time Gatorade Kentucky Girls Track & Field Athlete of the Year who won eight ...

A "No Kings" protest was held in Danville this past Saturday. (Photo submitted)

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Peaceful ‘No Kings’ protest held in Danville

A group of local residents gathered peacefully along Main Street in front of the Boyle County Courthouse on ...

State champion Draedon Littlejohn. (Photo submitted)

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Boyle County’s Draedon Littlejohn captures state title in triple jump

Draedon Littlejohn, a seventh grader from Boyle County Middle School, turned in a standout performance at the 2025 ...

Frazzzel Guitars recently built a guitar for country star Alex Miller. (Photo submitted)

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Danville’s Frazzell Guitars builds custom instrument for country star Alex Miller

A local guitar shop with deep roots in craftsmanship and music education is now making waves on national ...

Marshall transfer Landyn Watson was not worried that UK went 4-8 last season when he decided to play for the Cats. (Landyn Watson Instagram photo)

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Linebacker Landyn Watson wants to prove doubters wrong

Marshall transfer Landyn Watson could play a “big” role for the Kentucky defense this season. The 6-1, 245-pound ...

Left to Right, Commissioner Jennie Hollon, Commissioner Donna Peek, Glo Lewis, Asst Chief Glenn Doan, Commissioner Kevin Caudill, Mayor J.H. Atkins. (Photo submitted)

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City honors women for decades of community impact

At a recent City Commission meeting, the City of Danville formally recognized two remarkable women, Gloria “Glo” Lewis ...

Boyle County seniors Havannah Maddox (facing camera) and Addie Cannon hug as the Lady Rebels celebrate their 12th Region Tournament title. (Photo by Mike Marsee)

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Boyle wins first regional softball title since 2022

No regional title comes easy, but the Boyle County softball team’s newest championship trophy was particularly hard to ...