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“Nothing was visible but ruin:” 1883 flood hammered Louisville

By STUART W. SANDERS Guest columnist Recent flooding along the Ohio River near Louisville was the worst seen…

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50-cent cigarette tax hike a political milestone but doesn’t go far enough to fight cancer

By AL CROSS Guest columnist When a Republican-led state House passes a record increase in the cigarette tax…

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Titans hold on vs. Owensboro Catholic

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS — It wasn’t the most characteristic finish for Mercer County. The Titans held on in the state tournament…

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Church briefs, March 9

Fish fry and chitterlings  Hope Full Gospel Church will be having a fish fry and chitterlings sale at 12:30…

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News briefs, March 9

Understanding Your Needs: Insurance 101 Life is full of the unexpected, but insurance can help you somewhat prepare…

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Several wrecks reported in Danville, Boyle County due to ice on roadways 

The bridge over Herrington Lake, along with a few others in Boyle County, were shut down for a…

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Spring snow flowers

A slight accumulation of snow overnight Tuesday caught a lot of people, and flowers, off guard Wednesday morning.…

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Jail problems aren’t going to be solved with antagonistic approach

EDITORIAL The Advocate-Messenger Elected officials should never “shut up” when it comes to trying to ensure their constituents’…

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Eating chicken and passing legislation

Local, state efforts both needed to repair damage from opioids, over-jailing By KATHY MILES Guest columnist Last week,…

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Police blotter from March 3, 4, 5

Editor’s note: Taken from the Danville 911 records, the Police Blotter represents a history of the initial calls…