Boyle County
Man arrested driving a stolen tractor
DPD News release A male reported to be driving a stolen Ford tractor without a left wheel that was leaving gauge marks on the U.S. ...
Top Stories
Vaccine clinic at Kroger Field shutting down
As part of the move from mass COVID-19 vaccination sites across Kentucky, the University of Kentucky Kroger Field ...
State reports record-breaking gains in sales, vehicle taxes
Although April state revenue won’t officially be announced until Monday, Gov. Andy Beshear says preliminary data shows the ...
‘Idol is a stepping stone’
Alyssa Wray looks back on American Idol, talks what’s next
After Alyssa Wray was eliminated from American Idol on May 2 and she found she wasn’t in the ...
Plaid Elephant children’s bookstore revitalizing downtown building
At 116 N. Third Street, there stood an underutilized building that had been part of the loan department ...
agriculture
Quarles says ag events are mostly back to normal
News Release Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Dr. Ryan Quarles has directed Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) staff to support the state’s robust agricultural traditions this ...
by Advocate-Messenger.
Public records
Boyle County indictments, Part Two
In Boyle County district court the following people were indicted by a grand jury on April 22: • Zachary Ingram, 26, Danville: receiving a stolen ...
by Advocate-Messenger, Saturday, May 8, 2021 8:01 am
Opinion
Beshear administration is discriminating against Kentucky Baptist adoption provider
By ANDREW WALKER In some major news on Thursday, headlines in the Courier-Journal reported that the Commonwealth of Kentucky under Gov. Andy Beshear’s administration ended ...
by Special to The Advocate-Messenger, Saturday, May 8, 2021 8:00 am
Sports
Calipari lures Antigua back to UK, adds ‘Chin’ Coleman to staff
A familiar face returned to the Kentucky coaching staff on Thursday. Former assistant coach Orlando Antigua reunited with John Calipari and will fill one of ...
by Keith Taylor, Saturday, May 8, 2021 8:00 am
Public records
Boyle County indictments, Part One
The following people were indicted by a Boyle County grand jury on April 22: • James Pevley, 38, Danville: possession of drug paraphernalia, a syringe; ...
by Advocate-Messenger, Saturday, May 8, 2021 8:00 am
COVID-19
Quarles calls on Beshear to set a date to reopen state, and ditch goal of 2.5 million vaccinations
As Gov. Andy Beshear continues to call for a total 2.5 million Kentuckians to get their first shot of a Covid-19 vaccine, using it as ...
by Melissa Patrick, Friday, May 7, 2021 4:23 pm
Sports
Cats land former Covington Catholic sharpshooter Fredrick
Kentucky added a shooting guard to its roster next season as Iowa transfer CJ Fredrick committed to the Wildcats. Fredrick entered the NCAA transfer portal ...
by Keith Taylor, Friday, May 7, 2021 4:20 pm
Library
Friends of the Library to host nationally ranked DHS Forensics team
BCPL News release The Friends of the Library continue their 2021 programming with a virtual showcase of the nationally ranked Danville High School Forensics Team ...
by Advocate-Messenger, Friday, May 7, 2021 2:00 pm
Sports
The Old Ball Game:
Bluegrass Barons play ‘base ball’ 1869 style
Ben Clouse spent 34 years playing softball, and after retiring, he and his son, along with his son-in-law, found themselves taking in a vintage “base ...
by Jeff Moreland, Friday, May 7, 2021 11:18 am
economic development
Developing an economic development authority will affect several entities
The Boyle County Fiscal Court wants many questions answered before it considers entering into an economic development agreement with Danville. In fact, some magistrates question ...
by Robin Hart, Friday, May 7, 2021 11:03 am
Opinion
A little moderation on masks could go a long way in rural areas, Kentucky writer tells a national audience
KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS Writing from Anderson County for The Washington Post, columnist Teri Carter says some advocates of mask wearing go too far for rural ...
by Advocate-Messenger, Friday, May 7, 2021 9:47 am
News
Danville Knights of Columbus present checks to organizations
The Danville Knights of Columbus recently presented checks to two local organizations from the proceeds of their annual Tootsie Roll Drive at Sts. Peter & ...
by Advocate-Messenger, Thursday, May 6, 2021 12:22 pm
News
Locals recognized as DAR announces Good Citizen awards
News release The St. Asaph Chapter Kentucky Daughters of the American Revolution has announced its DAR Good Citizens. They are: Hope Witt-Hubbard, from Danville Christian ...
by Advocate-Messenger, Thursday, May 6, 2021 11:03 am
Art Center of the Bluegrass
Art Center unveils new public art map
ACB News release The Art Center of the Bluegrass is celebrating Danville’s arts identity with a new public art map of the downtown area. The ...
by Advocate-Messenger, Thursday, May 6, 2021 10:19 am
News
It’s Beef Month in the Bluegrass
Kentucky is largest cattle state east of the Mississippi
The Kentucky Beef Council Kentucky’s 38,000 beef producers will celebrate beef during the month of May, as the state legislature has proclaimed May as Beef ...
by Advocate-Messenger, Thursday, May 6, 2021 7:26 am
Sports
Late UK golfer to be honored at pro tournament
The PGA Tour returns to central Kentucky in July for the Barbasol Championship that will be played July 15-18 at Champions at Keene Trace Golf ...
by Larry Vaught, Thursday, May 6, 2021 7:00 am
Boyle County Schools
Boyle County student achieves perfect ACT score
BOYLE COUNTY SCHOOLS News release Wesley Allahham, son of John and Carla Allahham, a sophomore at Boyle County High School, earned the highest possible ACT ...
by Advocate-Messenger, Wednesday, May 5, 2021 3:16 pm
News
Walker’s Trail Senior Living celebrates grand opening of Memory Car neighborhood
TRILOGY News release Walker’s Trail Senior Living, a Trilogy Senior Living Community located at 100 Davco Drive, is pleased to announce the grand opening of ...
by Advocate-Messenger, Wednesday, May 5, 2021 1:16 pm
Public records
Boyle County property transfers
Deeds filed recently in the office of Boyle County Clerk Trille Bottom include: • Katherine P. and Benjamin K. Cox to Tyler and Lenora Brinegar, ...
by Advocate-Messenger, Wednesday, May 5, 2021 12:09 pm
Public records
Boyle County court records
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, May 5, 2021 11:07 am
Sports
UK standout Jackson goes undrafted
What did Kentucky recruiting coordinator/NFL liaison Vince Marrow think about UK center Drake Jackson not being drafted? Let’s just say he was not the least ...
by Larry Vaught, Wednesday, May 5, 2021 10:32 am
Sports
No ordinary Joe: Former EKU coach dies at 79
Sometimes it’s the little things that make a difference. Several years ago, Joe Blankenship began sending out text messages each morning with a Bible verse ...
by Keith Taylor, Wednesday, May 5, 2021 9:53 am
Briefs
Meeting date: Perryville City Council
• Perryville City Council — 7 p.m. Thursday, May 6 at city hall. The meeting is open to the public and face masks are required.
by Advocate-Messenger, Wednesday, May 5, 2021 9:48 am
Unemployment
Despite decrease in claims, unemployment insurance issues continue to plague state
BY DANIEL ELLIOTT (R) Kentucky legislative district 54 (Boyle and Casey counties) The past year has been brutal for many Kentucky families, but particularly for ...
by Special to The Advocate-Messenger, Wednesday, May 5, 2021 8:42 am
Boyle County Sports
Boyle grad will play extra season at Utah State
The record certainly was not what Emmie Harris wanted for Utah State but that did not keep her from enjoying playing for new coach Kayla ...
by Larry Vaught, Wednesday, May 5, 2021 7:14 am
Sports
UK’s Lilley is finalist for Honda Award
Kentucky senior setter Madison Lilley has been named a finalist for the 2020 Honda Award for the sport of volleyball along with Logan Eggleston of ...
