Boyle County
Reynolds receives Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation Youth Grant
Grant will help fight childhood hunger on Global Youth Service Day 2021 News release Ben Reynolds, a sophomore from Boyle County High School, has been ...
Top Stories
Now hiring: Local fast food restaurants searching for employees
A shortage of employees at many of the local fast food establishments and privately owned restaurants is causing ...
Eagles land on Boyle County property – See photos here
Donnie Leonard of Boyle County shared these photos of eagles on his property. An Associated Press report from ...
Trails Alliance has trail connections, more inclusive playgrounds in the works
The Danville City Commission unanimously approved the acceptance of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant the city ...
Danville man donates kidney to neighbor, encourages African Americans to sign organ donor registry
April is National Donate Life Month. It’s a time to promote the importance of registering as an organ ...
Opinion
Readers share COVID-19 experiences
The Advocate-Messenger recently asked readers to share how their lives had changed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some of the responses we received. Kimberly ...
by Letters to the Editor.
Sports
Tshiebwe relied on God’s timing, took different path to Kentucky
Oscar Tshiebwe is fully committed to playing at Kentucky next season. Although declaring for the NBA Draft could have been an option, the West Virginia ...
by Keith Taylor, Friday, April 16, 2021 2:19 pm
softball
A field of their own: Danville softball opens Danny Gadberry Field
It was a beautiful night for a ballgame, and Danny Gadberry had the best seat in the park. Sitting in the driver’s seat of his ...
by Mike Marsee, Friday, April 16, 2021 10:07 am
News
Beshear warns Ky. could be moving toward fourth wave of COVID-19
Gov. Andy Beshear said that looking at some of the trends, a fourth wave of COVID-19 in Kentucky is possible, similar to what is being ...
by Tom Latek, Friday, April 16, 2021 7:13 am
Library
Library offers virtual and take-home activities
BCPL News release The Boyle County Public Library offers numerous virtual and take and make activities for a variety of ages. These free activities are ...
by Advocate-Messenger, Thursday, April 15, 2021 4:41 pm
GABBF
Brass Band Festival announces 2021 music lineup
GABBF News release The musical lineup has been set for the 2021 Great American Brass Band Festival in historic downtown Danville and Weisiger Park, June ...
by Advocate-Messenger, Thursday, April 15, 2021 4:30 pm
News
Births, April 5-9
Recent births at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center include: • April 5 — A girl, Sophie Claire Thomas, born to Savannah Grate and Patrick Thomas ...
by Advocate-Messenger, Thursday, April 15, 2021 4:25 pm
Opinion
Celebrate progress during Crime Victims’ Rights Week
When the pandemic brought everything to a screeching halt, it brought with it a sudden loss of stability and control, isolation, and helplessness. The world ...
by Advocate-Messenger, Thursday, April 15, 2021 3:52 pm
BREAKING NEWS
Lincoln County Fiscal Court votes to close jail; tentative closing date is June 1
STANFORD – The Lincoln County Fiscal Court voted unanimously Tuesday morning to close the Lincoln County Regional Jail (LCRJ). The decision came after multiple discussions ...
by Abigail Whitehouse, Thursday, April 15, 2021 3:08 pm
child abuse prevention month
Paint the Town Blue: CASA of the Bluegrass plants pinwheels, shares initiative for Child Abuse Prevention Month
Before the Danville City Commission meeting on Monday evening, Court Appointed Special Advocates, or CASA, of the Bluegrass staff and Department for Community Based Services ...
by Olivia Mohr, Thursday, April 15, 2021 11:30 am
News
Collision occurs in bank drive-thru, no injuries reported
Danville Police responded to a two-vehicle collision in the drive-thru of Farmers National Bank. At approximately 3:20 p.m., officers went to the scene after a ...
by Advocate-Messenger, Wednesday, April 14, 2021 10:27 am
News
Reynolds receives grant to fight childhood hunger
Ben Reynolds, a sophomore from Boyle County High School, has been awarded a $500 Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation Youth Grant through Youth Service America (YSA). ...
by Special to The Advocate-Messenger, Wednesday, April 14, 2021 9:19 am
economic development
Junction City rejoins EDP; anonymous donor pays city’s membership fee
An anonymous donor has paid Junction City’s $1,500 fee to rejoin the Boyle County Economic Development Partnership as a voting member. The council voted unanimously ...
by Robin Hart, Wednesday, April 14, 2021 6:00 am
News
Health department postpones Johnson & Johnson vaccines for originally set for Thursday
The Boyle Co Health Department is aware that the FDA and the CDC are recommending the U.S. pause on using the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 ...
by Advocate-Messenger, Tuesday, April 13, 2021 3:35 pm
Features
McGirrs share organ transplant story, encourage others to register as organ donors
Fishing with a grandchild, enjoying birthday cake, and playing a round of golf are just some of the everyday, special occasions that organ transplant recipients ...
by Robin Hart, Tuesday, April 13, 2021 2:55 pm
downtown danville
Heart of Danville office is moving
HEART OF DANVILLE News release The Heart of Danville will be moving its headquarters to a new downtown location on May 1. The new HOD ...
by Advocate-Messenger, Tuesday, April 13, 2021 2:30 pm
Danville police
Volunteer program helps with visibility, staff shortage for DPD
During a ride-along with Jack Hendricks, a retired magistrate who has been part of the Volunteers in Police Service program since around 2006 when the ...
by Olivia Mohr, Tuesday, April 13, 2021 1:04 pm
Opinion
Dispatching in a pandemic
BY MELINDA ENNIS 911 Center Assistant Director The Covid-19 Pandemic has caused changes around the world. It has affected the way we live, entertain, educate, ...
by Special to The Advocate-Messenger, Tuesday, April 13, 2021 12:30 pm
Sports
UK recruit Wallace almost too good to be true
Coach Ken Cribb worried what to say when college recruiters asked him about Trevin Wallace. Cribb didn’t have anything to hide. He just worried coaches ...
by Larry Vaught, Tuesday, April 13, 2021 12:15 pm
News
Kentucky pausing use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine
Gov. Andy Beshear announced Tuesday that Kentucky is pausing use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine as recommended by the CDC and FDA, due ...
by Tom Latek, Tuesday, April 13, 2021 10:00 am
Sports
Stoops likes tempo, urgency of revamped offense under Coen
As Kentucky enters its final week of spring workouts, Kentucky football coach Mark Stoops has been pleased with his team’s progress learning and adapting to ...
by Keith Taylor, Monday, April 12, 2021 4:09 pm
Centre College
Centre announces $50 million wellness and athletic initiative
CENTRE COLLEGE ATHLETICS News release The largest, most comprehensive construction project to date at Centre College will create a 135,000-square-foot facility devoted to wellness and ...
by Advocate-Messenger, Monday, April 12, 2021 3:35 pm
Opinion
How has your life changed since COVID arrived? We would like to hear from you
It’s been more than a year since most of us have seen at least some aspect of our lives turned upside down by the arrival ...
by Jeff Moreland, Monday, April 12, 2021 2:14 pm
Public records
Boyle County public 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, Monday, April 12, 2021 2:11 pm
News
Beshear sets goal of 2.5 million vaccinated to lift capacity restrictions
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (KT) – Gov. Andy Beshear announced on Monday the benchmark at which most restrictions will be lifted at restaurants, bars, and event venues ...
by Tom Latek, Monday, April 12, 2021 10:56 am
Public records
Boyle County property transfers
Deeds filed recently in the office of Boyle County Clerk Trille Bottom include: • Virgil C. Dunaway Jr. to Todd V. McMurtry and Maria C. ...
