looking back
Looking back: Prayer book contains Gray family history
BY BRENDA S. EDWARDS Contributing writer Henry T. Gray of Perryville had a prayer book, printed in 1793, that belong to his father, J.M. Gray, ...
Top Stories
Acting county treasurer named
Jackie Richardson, Boyle County assistant tax administrator, was named as acting county treasurer Friday afternoon. Richardson, who has ...
Witness to fatal motorcycle crash said driver lost control, vehicle flipped
A fatal motorcycle wreck in Boyle County on Thursday night resulted in the death of Ryan Turner, 29, ...
Painting ‘outside’ the lines: Local artists take their hobby outdoors
Many artists paint in a studio, and Donna Forgacs is no different. But what she really enjoys is ...
State officials recommending masks when school begins
Due to the continued escalation of COVID-19 cases, especially the delta variant, state officials announced Thursday they have ...
News
Farmers National Bank promotes Witten Hayes
FARMERS NATIONAL BANK News release Farmers National Bank announced Witten Hayes has been promoted to Assistant Vice President, Loan Operations Manager. Hayes, a graduate of ...
by Advocate-Messenger.
Sports
Burton could play his way into UK’s offensive line
Even with the returning depth on Kentucky’s offensive line it would not be surprising to see true freshman Jager Burton of Frederick Douglass High School ...
by Larry Vaught, Saturday, July 31, 2021 6:59 am
Library
Library Bookmobile offers “Sweet Reads” to the community
BCPL News release For over 50 years, the Boyle County Public Library’s Outreach department has been serving patrons in Danville-Boyle County via the bookmobile and, ...
by Advocate-Messenger, Friday, July 30, 2021 5:45 pm
News
Driver under influence of alcohol hits utility pole in Perryville
PERRYVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT News release A driver under the influence of alcohol hit a utility pole in Perryville yesterday afternoon, causing a power outage for ...
by Advocate-Messenger, Friday, July 30, 2021 1:08 pm
News
Man killed in motorcycle crash in Boyle last night
STAFF REPORT Note: This report was corrected at 12:31 p.m. to remove a detail about street blockage which was related to a different accident. The ...
by Advocate-Messenger, Friday, July 30, 2021 11:18 am
Play Review
Review: ‘Jeeves in Bloom’ at Pioneer Playhouse
I have been impressed with how Pioneer Playhouse has used the space on its stage, how much it is able to morph and change as ...
by Olivia Mohr, Friday, July 30, 2021 10:28 am
Opinion
City, county officials need to be proactive against COVID
COVID-19 cases are again on the rise in our community. On July 15, Boyle County moved back into the “accelerated “ spread category shown in ...
by Letters to the Editor, Friday, July 30, 2021 9:00 am
Sports
Rodriquez could be nation’s top running back
It is no surprise that Kentucky’s Chris Rodriguez is on the Doak Walker Watch List used to pick the nation’s top running back each season. ...
by Larry Vaught, Friday, July 30, 2021 6:54 am
News
Detox facility withdraws application at the last second
The applicants for a proposed detox facility on Argyl Woods Drive didn’t show up for their public hearing Wednesday afternoon in front of the Danville-Boyle ...
by Robin Hart, Thursday, July 29, 2021 2:47 pm
Opinion
Woman thanks first responders for saving husband
I wanted to take the time to finally compose a note of Gratitude and Praise to those who were instrumental in saving the life of ...
by Letters to the Editor, Thursday, July 29, 2021 1:58 pm
News
Masks mandated again in state office buildings
As the number of COVID-19 cases in Kentucky continue to grow at an increasing rate, the state has taken the step of reinstituting a mask ...
by Tom Latek, Thursday, July 29, 2021 1:36 pm
danville city commission
City approves intent to annex 658 acres of unincorporated territory
The Danville City Commission approved a first reading of an ordinance for intent to annex approximately 658 acres of unincorporated territory, between US 127 South ...
by Olivia Mohr, Thursday, July 29, 2021 12:57 pm
danville city commission
City to take over maintenance of Meadow Lane African American Cemetery
After trying to get the city of Danville to take over maintenance of the Meadow Lane African American Cemetery, located in west Danville at the ...
by Olivia Mohr, Thursday, July 29, 2021 12:12 pm
Public records
Boyle County indictments
The following people were indicted by a Boyle County grand jury on July 22: • Evan Goodlett, 29, Harrodsburg: first-degree criminal trespass; second-degree fleeing or ...
by Advocate-Messenger, Thursday, July 29, 2021 11:00 am
Sports
Paschal likes having long-tenured coach
Mark Stoops is the second longest-tenured coach in the SEC behind Nick Saban of Alabama and UK senior defensive lineman Josh Paschal says that makes ...
by Larry Vaught, Thursday, July 29, 2021 6:48 am
humane society
DBCHS takes in 20 dogs overnight, needs help with adoptions and supplies
BY KARI KUH DBCHS The Danville-Boyle County Humane Society is asking for your help. If you’ve been considering adopting a dog to complete your family, ...
by Special to The Advocate-Messenger, Wednesday, July 28, 2021 1:09 pm
ephraim mcdowell health
Ephraim McDowell Health welcomes gastroenterologist to the medical staff
EPHRAIM MCDOWELL HEALTH News release Ephraim McDowell Health welcomes Dr. Ryan Carbaugh, gastroenterologist, to the Medical Staff. Carbaugh will practice with Dr. Edgar Salas and ...
by Advocate-Messenger, Wednesday, July 28, 2021 1:00 pm
Public records
Boyle County property transfers, July 28
Deeds filed recently in the office of Boyle County Clerk Trille Bottom include: • Gavcon Properties No. 1792 LLC to Ridgefield LLC, property at Ridgefield ...
by Advocate-Messenger, Wednesday, July 28, 2021 10:00 am
olympics
UK’s Will Shaner wins gold in men’s air rifle 10m
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY TOKYO — University of Kentucky rifle star Will Shaner cemented his place as the best male air rifle shooter in the world ...
by Advocate-Messenger, Wednesday, July 28, 2021 9:54 am
Public records
Boyle County court records, July 28
DISTRICT COURT Cases handled recently in Boyle District Court, listed by name, charge, fine and jail sentence, where applicable, include the following. Court costs also ...
by Advocate-Messenger, Wednesday, July 28, 2021 9:30 am
Sports
UK softball adds Sullivan in transfer portal
Kentucky softball picked up a valuable addition in the transfer portal when former Scott County all-state pitcher Kennedy Sullivan transferred from Western Kentucky to UK ...
by Larry Vaught, Wednesday, July 28, 2021 6:41 am
COVID-19 vaccine
Answers about coronavirus, COVID-19 disease, and vaccines
One of the many challenges facing Kentuckians who remain unvaccinated against the coronavirus is that they still have unanswered questions about vaccines, some based on ...
by Melissa Patrick, Tuesday, July 27, 2021 4:30 pm
treasurer
Hinkle fired as county treasurer
Boyle County Treasurer Keagan Hinkle was notified that his employment with the county was being terminated following a 10-day paid administrative leave of absence effective ...
by Robin Hart, Tuesday, July 27, 2021 4:14 pm
Boyle County Sports
Short named Boyle boys’ soccer coach
By Jack Little Contributing Writer / The Boyle County Rebels boys’ soccer team recently appointed Ty Short as their new head coach for the 2021 ...
by Special to The Advocate-Messenger, Tuesday, July 27, 2021 3:12 pm
Features
Centre’s senior associate athletic director starts leadership training business
Gina Nicoletti-Bellinger, Centre College’s senior associate athletic director, has started a business called Intersect, LLC, to bring leadership mentoring to the community beyond campus. She ...
by Olivia Mohr, Tuesday, July 27, 2021 2:15 pm
boyle county fiscal court
County business license ordinance repealed to fix contractor revenue problem
A new Boyle County ordinance regulating business licenses was repealed before it was even made official so that magistrates can refine the section pertaining to ...
