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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 ...

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(Left to right): Jonny Maldonado, Julie McNamara, Matt McConkey, Gunnar Shoemake (in back), Emmie Wright, Rita Hight. Seated: Lainie Plunkett and Patricia Hammond. (Photo submitted)

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Pioneer Playhouse opens 76th season with Sherlock Holmes mystery

Pioneer Playhouse, Kentucky’s oldest outdoor theater, is kicking off its 76th season on June 6 with “The Game’s ...

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BOYLE COUNTY FAIR ANNOUNCES 2025 DATES

Danville, KY- Ryan Owens, President of the Boyle County Fair, has released the 2025 fair dates.   Owens ...

Carol and David Senn. (Photo submitted)

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Carol’s Bridal and Prom to close after 40 plus years

After more than four decades of dressing brides, prom-goers, and grooms, Carol’s Bridal and Prom — a Danville ...

The ribbon-cutting for the new access road at the Danville-Boyle County Airport. (Photo submitted)

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Danville-Boyle County Airport paves the way for future development

Community leaders, elected officials, and aviation advocates gathered on May 28th to celebrate the official ribbon cutting of ...

Haley Perros and Noah Baker greet attendees while working the Wilderness Trail Distillery booth during the Great American Brass Band Festival in Danville on Saturday, May 31, 2025. (Photo by Casey Roberts)

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Great American Brass Band Festival kicks off with music, masterclasses and parades

By Casey Roberts Contributing Writer   The Great American Brass Band Festival (GABBF) 2025 is officially underway, bringing ...

Cars are flipped over as tornado damage is seen on Bourbon Road in Somerset, Ky. on May 17, 2025. (Caleb Lowndes / Bowling Green Daily News)

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Officials urge volunteers to document hours for tornado cleanup

FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – In the wake of the devastating May 16 tornado that struck southern Kentucky, claiming ...

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Boyle Board of Adjustments tables decision on disputed home classification

A dispute over whether a home on Simpson Lane is a modular or manufactured (mobile) home led to ...

More than 150 residents showed up for a "Stand Up" Rally recently in Danville. (Photo submitted)

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Community members rally in Danville to ‘Stand Up’

josely.labarrere@bluegrassnewsmedia.com   More than 150 residents gathered outside the Boyle County Courthouse on Saturday, May 17, for the ...

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Gallery Hop kicks off the Great American Brass Band Festival

Gallery Hop kicks off the Great American Brass Band Festival on May 29 th from 4:30 – 7:30 ...

Pictured left to right are Stone Clay, father; Ella Clay, mother; Camilla Clay, recipient of the Danielle Thomas Memorial Scholarship; Jamie Thomas Bright, Danielle's mother; and Zach Shelton, Director of Boyle County Bands. (Photo submitted)

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Camilla Clay awarded 13th Annual Danielle Thomas Memorial Scholarship

josely.labarrere@bluegrassnewsmedia.com   Camilla Clay has been named the recipient of the 13th annual Danielle Thomas Memorial Scholarship, earning ...