Opinion

Legislators have much to accomplish during 2020 session

By DANIEL ELLIOTT  Guest columnist Yesterday, members of the General Assembly from across the commonwealth convened in Frankfort…

Opinion

Editorial: Tobacco 21 law doesn’t do nearly enough

EDITORIAL The Advocate-Messenger You may have already seen the signs up at gas stations: It is now illegal…

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Opinion: Resolve to keep improving response to drug epidemic in 2020

By KATHY MILES Contributing columnist A new year, a new decade. Endings and beginnings usually cause us to…

Opinion

Resolve to be a responsible news consumer this year

EDITORIAL The Advocate-Messenger 2019 was the year of the meme. A meme is a humorous image, video or…

Opinion

Letter: Laws on shooting fireworks

From David Seidel, Danville — Someone asked whether the football fireworks displays at Rebel Stadium followed regulations. I…

Opinion

Letter: God would be happy with praise songs

From Ann Lichtefeld, Danville — I’d like to respond to the Voice of the People from Ernie Henninger…

Opinion

Elliott asks for constituents’ opinions on possible legislation

By DANIEL ELLIOTT Guest columnist Below is my 2020 Legislative Questionnaire, which I hope you will take a…

Opinion

Holiday ‘cheer’ can last all year

By Michael Caldwell Publisher Christmas may be over but that doesn’t mean our holiday spirit has to be…

Voice of the People

Doesn’t care about Trump ‘gossip’

In response to Fred Cummings letter (Dec. 6), I too am a born and raised New Yorker from…

Voice of the People

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When reflecting on history, many events which are most impactful in retrospect were not only unanticipated but were…