Boyle County
Library offers virtual activities for adults
The Boyle County Public Library offers numerous virtual and take & make activities for adults. These free activities are a great way to enjoy library ...
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Beshear says security at Capitol increased for next several days
Announces Kentucky State Capitol grounds will be closed Sunday Gov. Andy Beshear announced heightened security measures around the ...
Business owners react to Perryville decision to sell Merchant’s Row properties
Perryville intends to sell the two remaining historical buildings it owns on Merchant’s Row, as well as a ...
Perryville PD receives donation for body and car cameras
The city of Perryville received a donation of $5,333.01 that will go toward purchasing body and car cameras ...
EDP wants to help get accurate COVID info to the public
The Boyle County Economic Development Partnership wants to get involved with Boyle Health Department Director Brent Blevins to ...
News
COVID vaccines: fact versus fiction
By Mallory Olson University of Kentucky Over the past year, a novel, highly contagious virus has spread across the world. Scientists and researchers have worked ...
by Advocate-Messenger.
News
BCHD shares info on walk-in COVID vaccine clinic for veterans
BOYLE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT Public notice At the Bowling Campus located at 1101 Veterans Drive in Lexington, there will be a walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinic ...
by Advocate-Messenger, Friday, January 15, 2021 11:37 am
News
Construction begins for Asuka Danville location
Japanese steak house, sushi restaurant coming Asuka Japanese Steak House and Sushi began construction at its upcoming Danville location on the bypass this winter around ...
by Olivia Mohr, Friday, January 15, 2021 11:35 am
News
Star Spangled Banner now flies at Constitution Square
The St. Asaph Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution presented a 15 stars and stripes flag, officially known as the Star Spangled Banner, ...
by Robin Hart, Friday, January 15, 2021 11:23 am
News
DPD cites staff size, compensation as issues
Glenn Doan, assistant police chief for the Danville Police Department, said the number one reason why officers leave the force at the DPD is because ...
by Olivia Mohr, Friday, January 15, 2021 11:11 am
News
Danville schools to return to hybrid learning Jan. 25
McDonald says it will “…take years for our students to catch up after this pandemic.” Students in the Danville School District will be returning to ...
by Jeff Moreland, Friday, January 15, 2021 10:26 am
Boyle County
Detention Center releases 2020 re-entry program numbers
The first year of Boyle County Detention Center’s 2020 re-entry programs for state inmates had a total of 83 inmates enrolled with an overall completion ...
by Robin Hart, Friday, January 15, 2021 10:15 am
News
Boyle and Kentucky Daily COVID-19 Statistics; Complete downloadable data included
NOTE: Despite the state numbers reporting a total of 12 deaths in Boyle County, the Boyle County Health Department reported a total of 25 ...
by Jeff Moreland, Friday, January 15, 2021 9:43 am
Opinion
Trip to civil rights museum one worth taking
As we prepare to observe the 92nd birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., I find myself reflecting on a trip that taught me ...
by Jeff Moreland, Thursday, January 14, 2021 5:42 pm
Boyle County
Boyle County Schools’ learning at home plan continues through Jan. 22
News release From the Boyle County Schools website After consulting with the Boyle County Health Department, Boyle County Schools has decided to remain fully virtual next week. There ...
by Advocate-Messenger, Thursday, January 14, 2021 4:05 pm
News
Salvation Army reports a successful fund raising season
Area residents showed their support for The Salvation Army and its work in the community by exceeding the organization’s overall goal for Christmastime donations in ...
by Robin Hart, Thursday, January 14, 2021 11:10 am
News
The Art of Being Black: Kentucky artists present powerful visual commentary on race in new Art Center exhibit
BY KATE SNYDER News release Danville, KY – Jan. 12 marked the opening of an innovative new exhibit at Art Center of the Bluegrass. The ...
by Advocate-Messenger, Thursday, January 14, 2021 11:06 am
News
Haggin nurse recognized for service
EMH News release HARRODSBURG — Ephraim McDowell James B. Haggin Hospital is pleased to recognize and honor one of its nurses for her extraordinary patient ...
by Advocate-Messenger, Thursday, January 14, 2021 11:05 am
Opinion
Thankful for governor’s actions
Jim Waters’ guest column in the January 5, 2021 edition of the Advocate-Messenger titled “Impeach or legislate?” was very critical of how Governor Andy Beshear ...
by Advocate-Messenger, Thursday, January 14, 2021 10:49 am
Opinion
Coach Calipari’s kneeling teaches the wrong lesson
This letter is regarding the University of Kentucky’s decision not to stand for the national anthem at the January 9th basketball game in Florida. As ...
by Letters to the Editor, Wednesday, January 13, 2021 4:17 pm
Centre College Sports
Former NFL coach, college president join Centre football staff
Kyle Piercy Assistant Athletic Director for Communications Centre football announced the addition of two coaches joining the staff for the upcoming spring schedule, bringing in ...
by Special to The Advocate-Messenger, Wednesday, January 13, 2021 2:28 pm
Sports
Echols helped make Gator Bowl even more special for one Kentucky family
Ally Echols grew up a Kentucky fan in Shepherdsville and met her husband, Thomas Paine Echols, a few months before he graduated high school ...
by Larry Vaught, Wednesday, January 13, 2021 1:55 pm
BREAKING NEWS
Water main break on West Jefferson brings boil advisory
A boil water advisory has been issued for residents of West Jefferson Street in Danville. Danville Water Works employees are making repairs and replacing a ...
by Jeff Moreland, Wednesday, January 13, 2021 10:38 am
News
Senate committee continues work on state budget
Budget bills for the three branches of Government in Kentucky continue to advance in the General Assembly, winning Senate committee approval on Tuesday. The Senate ...
by Tom Latek, Wednesday, January 13, 2021 5:07 am
Sports
Tide rolls over Wildcats 85-65 in Rupp Arena
Alabama’s football team won a national championship Monday. The men’s basketball team followed with an impressive rare road win in Lexington on Tuesday night. The ...
by Keith Taylor, Wednesday, January 13, 2021 4:10 am
Opinion
January 6, 2021, at the Capitol
By Vivian Blevins, columnist Was I surprised at the events that occurred at the United States Capitol on Wednesday, January 6, 2021? Yes. I never ...
by Advocate-Messenger, Tuesday, January 12, 2021 11:23 am
Boyle County
Orndorff named Arts Citizen of the Year
The 2020 Arts Citizen of the Year is local playwright, director, and producer Elizabeth Orndorff. The Arts Commission of Danville/Boyle County will formally present Orndorff ...
by Robin Hart, Tuesday, January 12, 2021 11:15 am
News
Public record Jan. 12, 2021
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, Tuesday, January 12, 2021 11:05 am
Education
Danville Schools form Diversity and Equity Council amid Black Lives Matter movement
Assistant Superintendent for Danville Independent Schools Sheri Satterly said the district’s board of education formed a Diversity and Equity Council “in the need for equity ...
by Olivia Mohr, Tuesday, January 12, 2021 11:00 am
News
Keelan & Diana Pulliam Give $50,000 to Kentucky FFA Foundation Forever Blue Fund
News Release Keelan Pulliam credits FFA as the thing that allowed him to see beyond the end of his family farm’s driveway, and he and ...
by Advocate-Messenger, Tuesday, January 12, 2021 10:49 am
News
Officials disturbed by lack of correct COVID cases reported by the state
The huge discrepancy in the number of COVID-19 related deaths reported by the Boyle County Health Department over the past few months compared to what ...
