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Danville names interim city manager
The city of Danville has named an interim city manager. Earl Coffey, who is currently the municipal utilities engineer for the city, was appointed to ...
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Stanford mayor dies in mowing accident
Tragedy struck Stanford Tuesday afternoon. According to Lincoln County Coroner Farris Marcum, Stanford Mayor Scottie Ernst was killed ...
Caboose removed from Junction City, headed for northern Kentucky
The caboose that sat in the middle of Junction City for the past 25 years has moved 130 ...
‘What we face is very, very real,’ Beshear says of 576 new cases
Kentucky had nearly a record number of new cases of the coronavirus on Tuesday, according to figures released ...
Canoe, kayak scavenger hunt to benefit local United Way
A scavenger hunt on Cedar Creek Lake in Lincoln County is the latest innovative way that Heart of ...
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Curbside Careers aims to help local job seekers Thursday
Searching for a job during the COVID-19 pandemic isn’t easy, but a collaboration between several local organizations is hoping to provide more options for job ...
by Zac Oakes.
Opinion
Returning to the classroom has more questions than answers
Like many of you, I’ve been curiously watching and reading as more information about what the return to school classrooms may look like this fall ...
by Zac Oakes, Tuesday, July 14, 2020 7:53 am
News
Nation’s coin shortage hits home
Those who visited area retailers over the weekend may have noticed signs announcing a nationwide coin shortage. “Attention customers: The U.S. is currently experiencing a ...
by Zac Oakes, Tuesday, July 14, 2020 7:48 am
News
COVID cases continue upward, more children being infected
While the number of new cases of the coronavirus in Kentucky dropped on Monday, but Gov. Andy Beshear says the number doesn’t tell the true ...
by Tom Latek, Tuesday, July 14, 2020 6:52 am
Sports
Former UK star Bowden conducts youth football camp
Not only did Lynn Bowden return from Las Vegas to conduct a youth football camp in Somerset Saturday night, but he apparently would like to ...
by Larry Vaught, Monday, July 13, 2020 6:57 am
News
Lexington Avenue Baptist Church bells refurbished
The 79-year-old, 11 bronze bells in the belfry at Lexington Avenue Baptist Church are getting much-needed refurbishing this summer. “They’re well past time to get ...
by Robin Hart, Monday, July 13, 2020 6:42 am
News
Aug. 26 will be first day of school for Boyle County
The Boyle County Board of Education approved an amended school calendar at a special-called meeting Tuesday night in which the opening day of school was ...
by Zac Oakes, Monday, July 13, 2020 6:35 am
News
Kentucky nears 20,000 total COVID cases
Kentucky is closing in on 20,000 total cases of the coronavirus, according to figures released by Gov. Andy Beshear on Sunday. Beshear said there were ...
by Tom Latek, Monday, July 13, 2020 6:28 am
Danville Sports
Pittman inducted into Danville athletics hall of fame
Being inducted into the Danville High School Athletics Hall of Fame is something that Molly Pittman admits is “priceless” to her and why she intends ...
by Larry Vaught, Monday, July 13, 2020 6:25 am
Opinion
It’s not all about our comfort
Get a COVID test for yourself, and for those you love
I’ve washed my hands a thousand times in recent weeks, and I hope you have, too. Hand sanitizer is something I’ve always used, but lately, ...
by Jeff Moreland, Friday, July 10, 2020 12:16 pm
Boyle County
Hybrid school plan aims to provide options for students and parents
At a time when there is a lot of uncertainty and concern about the reopening of schools, the Boyle County Board of Education approved the ...
by Zac Oakes, Friday, July 10, 2020 11:14 am
Boyle County
McDowell House museum to be featured on KET Saturday
Danville’s McDowell House will be featured on KET’s “Kentucky Life” series at 8 p.m. Saturday. It will air several more times throughout the week until ...
by Robin Hart, Friday, July 10, 2020 11:11 am
Boyle County
Shepherd’s House receives donation from ACLU due to re-entry work
A local intensive outpatient drug treatment program received a surprise donation recently — $12,500 from the American Civil Liberties Union of Kentucky. Roger Fox, director ...
by Bobbie Curd, Thursday, July 9, 2020 2:19 pm
Boyle County
Our farmers’ faces: Jimmy Elliott
Jimmy Elliott is a “super grain” farmer who grows his sorghum crop to produce sweet sorghum syrup for toast and biscuits. And now he’s using ...
by Robin Hart, Thursday, July 9, 2020 12:26 pm
Boyle County
Guthrie says second coronavirus relief bill is possible, but details are cloudy
U.S. Representative Brett Guthrie said he thinks the need may exist for a second round of federal coronavirus relief, but right now, what that may ...
by Zac Oakes, Thursday, July 9, 2020 12:15 pm
News
KSP boss quizzed on handling of effigy incident at Capitol
Kentucky State Police Commissioner Rodney Brewer admitted his agency dropped the ball when Gov. Andy Beshear was hung in effigy during a Second Amendment protest ...
by Tom Latek, Thursday, July 9, 2020 11:39 am
News
Boyle County seeing rise in COVID-19 cases;
68 total with 20 active
Boyle County has seen a recent uptick in the number of individuals testing positive for COVID-19. Blevins said the health department is monitoring 20 active ...
by Zac Oakes, Wednesday, July 8, 2020 12:06 pm
News
Aug. 26 to be first day of school for Boyle County
The Boyle County Board of Education approved an amended school calendar at a special-called meeting Tuesday night in which the opening day of school was ...
by Zac Oakes, Wednesday, July 8, 2020 11:45 am
News
Weston elected to LWV of Kentucky board of directors
Susan Perkins Weston has been appointed as a director of the League of Women Voters of Kentucky. “I have always loved the League’s thoughtful energetic ...
by Robin Hart, Wednesday, July 8, 2020 11:24 am
News
Boil water advisory lifted
A boil water advisory that was issued for the areas of Bluegill Road, Woodhaven Road and Crystal Springs Road in Danville has now been lifted.
by Advocate-Messenger, Wednesday, July 8, 2020 7:45 am
Opinion
Nurses need more than PPE
By RICH BLUNI, RN Across the U.S., coronavirus infection rates are surging, with no end in sight. If you’re a nurse, you may feel like ...
by Special to The Advocate-Messenger, Tuesday, July 7, 2020 2:50 pm
News
Another spike puts state at more than 17,000 COVID cases
The number of cases of the coronavirus in Kentucky has now topped the 17,000 mark, with another big spike over the weekend, according to data ...
by Tom Latek, Tuesday, July 7, 2020 9:54 am
News
Ky. Chamber of Commerce starts campaign to help substance abusers
One of the major obstacles to dealing with substance abuse is the stigma it still has among many people, so the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce ...
by Al Cross, Tuesday, July 7, 2020 9:01 am
News
Citizens outline demands for racial justice
Between 75 and 100 people gathered outside at Pioneer Playhouse Thursday for a community forum to talk about changes they want to see in the ...
by Zac Oakes, Monday, July 6, 2020 2:35 pm
News
Hulette honored by local African American historical society
By BRENDA S. EDWARDS Contributing writer Barbara Hulette was recognized Saturday by the Danville-Boyle County African-American Historical Society for her preservation work with the society. ...
by Advocate-Messenger, Monday, July 6, 2020 2:30 pm
Sports
Kentucky and Indiana a natural rivalry that needs to be revived
I agree with Dick Vitale. Earlier this week, the veteran ESPN commentator made it known he wants to see Kentucky and Indiana put aside their ...
by Keith Taylor, Monday, July 6, 2020 11:46 am
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