Sports
‘Kentucky Road’ an avenue of the future for UK student-athletes
The University of Kentucky athletics department is looking ahead and providing a future roadmap for present and future student-athletes. As college programs begin ushering a ...
Top Stories
Kennel expansion discussion continues
Debate on Parker’s Place heard by board of adjustments A commercial dog kennel owner wants to expand her ...
Pandemic not ‘over’ in Boyle County
The COVID-19 positivity rate in Boyle County has subsided, but the pandemic is still lurking. As of Tuesday ...
Logistics issues could delay today’s newspaper delivery
Due to logistics issues, some subscribers may not receive their June 18, 2021, weekend edition of The Advocate-Messenger ...
Water works:
Updates will improve service, could improve property values
On a drive along Perryville Road out of Danville, you can see long blue pipes laid out along ...
Opinion
Tale of a sad life
BY SHERRON WESTERFIELD Community columnist He was, after all, just a dog. A mixed breed mutt. A cur. Not good for much besides keeping other ...
by Special to The Advocate-Messenger.
Opinion
Some adults are ruining youth sports
Are the good times really over? That’s what Merle Haggard wanted to know in his 1981 song, and I’m beginning to think they are over ...
by Jeff Moreland, Friday, June 18, 2021 3:00 pm
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Ephraim McDowell Health and Auxiliaries award scholarships
EMH News release Ephraim McDowell Health announces that it has awarded scholarships to 11 area students who are pursuing careers in health care. The health ...
by Advocate-Messenger, Friday, June 18, 2021 2:31 pm
Opinion
Brass Band Festival director appreciates those who made event possible
Dear Editor, As the director of the Great American Brass Band Festival, I would like to sincerely express my gratitude to our 2021 sponsors, both ...
by Letters to the Editor, Friday, June 18, 2021 1:33 pm
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CentreWorks LIFTOFF participants featured in gallery hop
Program offers learning for aspiring entrepreneurs CENTREWORKS News release On June 11, the annual gallery hop was hosted by the Arts Commission of Danville/Boyle County. ...
by Advocate-Messenger, Friday, June 18, 2021 12:45 pm
Sports
Georgia transfer Wheeler ready to be a leader at UK
The more Sahvir Wheeler talks, the more Kentucky fans love the Georgia transfer who should be a big boost at the point guard position for ...
by Larry Vaught, Friday, June 18, 2021 7:46 am
Sports
Wildcat players getting full team experience this year
Remember John Calipari mentioning numerous times how much not having a normal offseason hurt his team last season when it went 9-16? Calipari noted how ...
by Larry Vaught, Friday, June 18, 2021 7:00 am
Boyle County Schools
Boyle school board looks at SB 128, other topics
The Boyle County Board of Education tackled several agenda items at their June 10 meeting related to staffing and other issues, and how to handle ...
by Olivia Mohr, Thursday, June 17, 2021 2:00 pm
Danville Sports
Barnes leads Danville to state semifinals
LEXINGTON — Preston Barnes was ready for anything. When Danville needed a big hit and the fastball came in just above the belt, he was ...
by Mike Marsee, Thursday, June 17, 2021 1:00 pm
Sports
Calipari denies latest NBA rumors
John Calipari put an end to the rumors nearly as soon as they began. The Kentucky coach responded to a rumor on Wednesday, a report ...
by Keith Taylor, Thursday, June 17, 2021 7:00 am
Sports
Toppin growing, playing with more confidence during off-season
Jacob Toppin is still growing and Kentucky coach John Calipari took notice when he returned to campus recently. “I definitely think I grew like an ...
by Keith Taylor, Thursday, June 17, 2021 7:00 am
News
Fun at the fair
Photos from the Boyle County Fair
The Boyle County Fair is in full swing, and there are numerous events taking place each day. To see a complete schedule, visit https://boylefair.com/schedule/
by Jeff Moreland, Wednesday, June 16, 2021 2:27 pm
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Ephraim McDowell James B. Haggin Hospital nurse honored
EMH News release Ephraim McDowell James B. Haggin Hospital (EMJBHH) is pleased to recognize and honor one of its nurses for her extraordinary patient care. ...
by Advocate-Messenger, Wednesday, June 16, 2021 2:17 pm
Public records
Boyle County property transfers, June 15
Deeds filed recently in the office of Boyle County Clerk Trille Bottom include: • Stephen P. Kiesler and Sally Statom to Michael Chad Moore, property ...
by Advocate-Messenger, Wednesday, June 16, 2021 10:30 am
Public records
Boyle County court records, June 16
CIVIL JUDGMENTS Civil judgments handed down in Boyle Circuit Court include: • KFBMIC, for Tara Abee vs. Kim Boughton and Johnny Pierce, default judgment for ...
by Advocate-Messenger, Wednesday, June 16, 2021 10:00 am
Sports
Freshman linebacker Martez Thrower “physically prepared” to play in the SEC
It is not hard to get coach Rob Stowe to talk about Martez Thrower, his star linebacker at Wilcox County High School in Rochelle, Georgia. ...
by Larry Vaught, Wednesday, June 16, 2021 7:00 am
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Danville and Harrodsburg collaborating for Juneteenth events
Danville and Harrodsburg are joining forces to celebrate Juneteenth, which celebrates the emancipation of African American slaves in the U.S., on June 18-19 at Harrodsburg’s ...
by Olivia Mohr, Tuesday, June 15, 2021 11:00 am
Danville Police Department
Police blotter, June 12-13
This document serves as quick overview of calls the Danville Police Department responded to June 12-13. It does not include every call or detail related ...
by Advocate-Messenger, Tuesday, June 15, 2021 10:44 am
News
Ephraim McDowell purchases former KSD land
Ephraim McDowell Health Inc. has purchased 3.49 acres of downtown property from Danville, but it doesn’t have definite plans for the site yet. EMH purchased ...
by Robin Hart, Tuesday, June 15, 2021 10:00 am
Sports
Danville native Collins leading UK’s defensive backs
Nathan Fuqua was an all-state defensive lineman at Danville High School who knows plenty about the University of Kentucky football program. Fuqua, 1999 Danville graduate, ...
by Larry Vaught, Tuesday, June 15, 2021 7:35 am
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Junction City Fire Department moves into new station
The Junction City Fire Department moved into its brand new station at the city’s municipal building on Shelby Street on June 8. And the very ...
by Robin Hart, Monday, June 14, 2021 3:30 pm
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Fiscal court takes care of business
At the regular meeting of the Boyle County Fiscal Court Tuesday, magistrates took care of several items of business. • Appointed Tom Ruby to the ...
by Robin Hart, Monday, June 14, 2021 2:48 pm
GABBF
GABBF marches past rain and the pandemic
The 31st Annual Great American Brass Band Festival returned to Danville this past Saturday. Even though it was a “scaled-down” version of its former glory ...
by Robin Hart, Monday, June 14, 2021 2:29 pm
Boyle County Sports
Lady Rebels top Johnson Central, 1-0; Face Lewis County Friday
LEXINGTON — When the game that wouldn’t end finally did, Brian Deem figured he had earned a decent meal. Boyle County was moving on in ...
by Mike Marsee, Monday, June 14, 2021 1:51 pm
News
State Highway Department preparing for milling for projects; use caution in areas
CITY OF DANVILLE News release The State Highway Department’s Contractor is scheduled to begin milling on Stanford Avenue, East Main Street between First and Wilderness, ...
by Advocate-Messenger, Monday, June 14, 2021 11:05 am
Opinion
Senators should support summer feeding programs
For the 1 in 5 kids who may face hunger today in Kentucky, summer is usually the hungriest time of year. This summer, however, may ...
