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Don’t let the trolls drag you down

EDITORIAL The Advocate-Messenger The era of email and the internet has been beneficial in many ways, including greatly…

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Bevin’s education symposium raises open meetings red flags

By AMYE BENSENHAVER Guest columnist A recently announced symposium sponsored by the Council on Postsecondary Education, in partnership…

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Supreme Court was right to nullify pension bill

EDITORIAL The Advocate-Messenger The Kentucky Supreme Court’s ruling Thursday to overturn Senate Bill 151 is a victory in…

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Leave federal trust fund in place to help black lung victims

GUEST EDITORIAL The Mountain Eagle With the incidence of black lung disease among coal miners again on the…

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It’s past time to end corporal punishment in Kentucky

EDITORIAL The Advocate-Messenger When the Kentucky legislature convenes for its 2019 general session, it will have the opportunity…

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Kentucky needs stronger funding for roads

EDITORIAL The Advocate-Messenger You won’t find elected officials publicly supporting the idea of higher taxes very often. But…

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Don’t ruin the holidays by driving drunk

EDITORIAL The Advocate-Messenger December is National 3D Prevention Month, and it doesn’t have anything to with three-dimensional movies.…

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Give Danville residents a break — end mandatory recycling

By ELAINE WILSON-REDDY Contributing columnist I recycle. I love to recycle. When I put a glass bottle, paper…

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911 Advisory Committee ‘born to handle’ radio communication issue

EDITORIAL The Advocate-Messenger We hope the radio communication issues between the Danville Police Department and the Boyle County…

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Jail study is a wake-up call for everyone

By KATHY MILES Contributing columnist The Boyle-Mercer County Detention Center Study is finally a reality. The long awaited…