We are thrilled to announce that we are partnering with The Danville/Boyle County Chamber of Commerce to combine their annual guide with our annual Progress magazine. By working together, Progress promises to be an indispensable resource for entrepreneurs, business owners, and community members alike. The theme for this year’s Progress is Uniquely Boyle and will […] The post Teaming Up to Promote Danville/Boyle County appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.

Anna Drakeford of Mercer County was named to the Kentucky All-Stars for the annual Kentucky-Indiana basketball series. Drakeford is one of 12 players chosen for the Kentucky girls squad that will play the Indiana stars June 7 at Lexington Catholic High School in Lexington and June 8 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Drakeford, a 5-8 […] The post Mercer’s Drakeford to play in Kentucky-Indiana All-Star game appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.

Employers have an opportunity to make a positive impact in their community and transform their workforce. The Kentucky Chamber Foundation encourages local businesses to participate in the upcoming Regional Fair Chance Academy workshop in Boyle County, scheduled for May 8 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This event is part of a broader initiative under […] The post Local employers invited to participate in Fair Chance Academy workshop appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.

The Boyle County Extension Office hosted an Earth Day festival on Saturday, April 20, which was free to the public. Attendees got to hear live music by Shane White, walk around the many booths by local organizations, and learn about ways they help the earth, and how people can better take care of the environment. […] The post See photos from the Earth Day Festival appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.

The Boyle County Public Library offers numerous free activities, special events, and services for the community. Interactive activities often include storytimes, author visits, crafting, and book clubs. As spring turns into summer, the library staff is winding down their regularly scheduled youth events to prepare for an activity-packed, all-ages summer reading program, which kicks off […] The post Brandon Long art exhibit going in at the library appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.

Bluegrass Greensource is holding a Rain Barrel Workshop on May 2 at the Boyle County Extension Office at 5:30 p.m. Participants will learn about the importance of rain barrels and make their very own rain barrel to take home. Cost for the workshop is $20, and drills and jigsaws will be provided. Participants must construct […] The post Bluegrass Greensource is holding a Rain Barrel Workshop on May 2 at the Boyle County Extension Office appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.

The opening day of the Boyle County Farmers Market will be April 27 at Constitution Square Park in Danville from 9:00 a.m. to noon. The market will be open every Saturday through the end of summer. The post The opening day of the Boyle County Farmers Market will be April 27 appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.

George L. Atkins Jr., who died April 14 at age 82, was a politician for barely a decade. But he was a touchstone for modern Kentucky politics and historical currents that go back more than a century: the corrupting force of big business, voters’ desire for reform, the influence of the news media and the […] The post Cross: The political life and lessons of George Atkins appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.

Officials at Bluegrass Community and Technical College (BCTC), part of the Kentucky Community and Technical College system (KCTCS), announced it has been approved to offer the U.S. Department of Education’s Prison Education Program (PEP) effective fall 2024. Enrollment in postsecondary education programs has been proven to reduce incarcerated individuals’ risk of returning to prison by […] The post BCTC to offer prison program appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.

Caring Friends Hope and Help will be meeting on Sunday, April 28, at First Baptist Church of Danville, located at 1570 N. Danville Bypass, Danville, KY 40422.  The meeting will begin at 12:30  p.m. The church will provide a wonderful meal and a speaker will bring an uplifting message.  Tanner and Kayla James will be […] The post Caring Friends Hope and Help will meet Sunday appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.

Progress on the softball diamond can be measured in any number of increments, but the most important measure for Whitney Cruver is the largest of them all: years. Cruver is keenly interested in the day-to-day progress of the Danville team she coaches, but she’s also keenly aware any real measure of success is still at […] The post Danville softball team building toward better days ahead appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.

On Tuesday, a deputy with the Boyle County Sheriff’s Office observed a man, Mark Belcher, operating a motor vehicle with a suspended/revoked operator’s license on Lebanon Road traveling eastbound. As the deputy attempted to catch up to the vehicle, the vehicle accelerated at a high rate of speed, in a reckless manner attempting to evade […] The post Three in Parksville arrested after fleeing police appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.

lance.gaither@bluegrassbewsmedia.com On May 11, a 5K race will be held at Millennium Park in Danville to help support community member Jan Sheffield on her path to recovery from a spinal abscess in 2022. Sheffield is a former teacher at Kentucky School for the Deaf, an active member of Trinity Episcopal Church, has acted in plays […] The post “Share Your Strength” 5K will support local woman’s recovery appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.

Local events from Saturday, April 27 – Saturday, May 4: Boyle County Farmers Market at Constitution Square, Saturday, April 27th & May 4th from 9-12 p.m. 2nd Annual Crawfish Boil at Morley’s Backyard, Saturday, April 27th at 4 p.m. James Foster performing at The Still at Blue Rook Distillery, Saturday, April 27th, 7-10 p.m. Alice […] The post Danville Boyle County Event Calendar appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.

The Boyle County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting Traffic Safety Checkpoints throughout the summer and fall.  Emphasis will be on identifying and removing impaired drivers from Boyle County roadways.  Locations of checkpoints are listed below.  The date and time of checkpoints remain a mystery. – U.S. 127 at KY 300 intersection – KY 34 at […] The post Sheriff’s Office conducting traffic safety checkpoints appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.

Plaid Elephant Bookstore in Danville is celebrating Independent Bookstore Day on Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Independent Bookstore Day is a lovely made-up holiday that is cheerfully celebrated by hundreds of bookstores across the country each year on the last Saturday in April.  It is a chance for indie stores to […] The post Indie Bookstore Day is Saturday appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.

Ephraim McDowell Health is sponsoring a free health screening at Danville High School on Tuesday, May 7 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Health screenings that will be offered are cholesterol, blood pressure, body mass index, mental health, and take-home colorectal cancer screening kits (over age 45). After the screenings are complete, participants will have […] The post Ephraim McDowell Health sponsoring free health screenings May 7 appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.

Former Boyle County High School standout Cole Lanter is back in the transfer portal for good this time. The University of Kentucky redshirt freshman receiver put his name into the portal about the same time Kentucky played in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl but took it back out. “I was a little late to the party […] The post Former Boyle standout Cole Lanter back in the transfer portal appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.

EDIT: THIS ADVISORY HAS BEEN LIFTED. A BOIL WATER ADVISORY is in effect for approximately 30 consumers of Danville Water Works in the area of: All of Shadeland Dr. from Maple Ave. to Swope Dr. The advisory has been issued due to: Planned Repairs. Following such an event, the potential exists for bacteriological contamination of the water supply, therefore […] The post LIFTED: BOIL WATER ADVISORY issued Shadeland Drive appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.

lance.gaither@bluegrassnewsmedia.com Baril Park Summer Nights in downtown Perryville return on May 3. From May through August, the first Friday of every month will feature family activities, games, and free popcorn at Baril Park. To celebrate the kickoff, there will be live music on May 3, and merchants in Perryville will be running late hours and […] The post Baril Park Summer Nights return in Perryville appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.