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Danville man arrested on trafficking charges
Danville man Dennis Ray Douglas was arrested on several counts of drug trafficking on July 20 after police uncovered different types of drugs and weapons in a car during a traffic stop. The operator of the vehicle Daniel Short was arrested for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Danville Police conducted a traffic […] The post Danville man arrested on trafficking charges appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
Kentucky Brotherhood honors Junction City firefighter
lance.gaither@bluegrassnewsmedia,com The Kentucky Brotherhood made a stop in Junction City on Friday, July 19 to honor former Junction City Firefighter and Northpoint Training Center guard Jim Harris, who passed away in February of last year. The Kentucky Brotherhood is an organization that rides bikes across the state in honor of first responders and their families. […] The post Kentucky Brotherhood honors Junction City firefighter appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
Danville Summer Singers concert is July 30
Danville Summer Singers, now in its 38th season, will present a concert titled “From Darkness to Light” at 7:30 p.m. on July 30 at the Presbyterian Church at the corner of 5th and Main Streets. This free concert traces profound grief, through hope, prayer, and a search for meaning and bravery to the light offered […] The post Danville Summer Singers concert is July 30 appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
CVB presents check for Balloons Over the Bluegrass
Nick Barker (left) and Christian Barker accepted a check for $1,500 on behalf of the Danville Boyle County Airport for the upcoming Balloons Over the Bluegrass event taking place at the airport on Friday, Aug. 2. The funds were awarded for the event by the Danville-Boyle County Convention and Visitors Bureau’s board. Photo submitted The post CVB presents check for Balloons Over the Bluegrass appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
Library wraps ups Summer Reading; prepares for the Kentucky History & Genealogy
Summer Reading “Adventure Begins at Your Library” is wrapping up at the Boyle County Public Library. Throughout the summer, the library has been providing families and people of all ages fun, affordable activities to enjoy, as well as offering the Summer Reading challenge where participants can earn free books and a chance to win a […] The post Library wraps ups Summer Reading; prepares for the Kentucky History & Genealogy appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
See photos from Boyle County Youth Baseball Camp
Dozens of young baseball players filled the field this week for the Boyle County Youth Baseball Camp. It was the second year of the camp conducted by Boyle coach Adam Blair and his players, who worked with about 75 boys in grades K-6. The boys learned skills and participated in competitions. The post See photos from Boyle County Youth Baseball Camp appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
Cox calls Kroger Field underrated
Kentucky offensive lineman Marques Cox admitted that he was looking forward to playing Texas for the first time this season. Texas is coming into the SEC and UK will play at Texas on Nov. 23. “That will be exciting just with them coming into our conference and being new with everything that’s going on with […] The post Cox calls Kroger Field underrated appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
127 Yard Sale coming in August
Billed as “The World’s Longest Yard Sale,” the 127 Yard Sale is an annual event that takes place next week, stretching 690 miles and spanning US Highway 127 across six states: Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama. The 127 Yard Sale began in 1987 as the brainchild of Mike Walker, a former Fentress County […] The post 127 Yard Sale coming in August appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
Medsource moves into old Advocate-Messenger building
The old Advocate-Messenger building at 330 S. Fourth Street in Danville is getting new life, as Medsource has moved in. Ephraim McDowell Health has renovated the back half of the building for Medsource, and they are still working on the front part of the building for something else to go in. The newspaper occupied the […] The post Medsource moves into old Advocate-Messenger building appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
Soul of Second Street Festival is August 9 and 10
lance.gaither@bluegrassnewsmedia,com The Soul of Second Street Festival, hosted by the Danville-Boyle County African American Historical Society, will be held on August 9 and 10. The first day will be held at The Showroom in Danville from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., with food, live music, a photo booth, displays, and an awards ceremony. The second […] The post Soul of Second Street Festival is August 9 and 10 appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
Science Hill man dies in motorcycle crash
KINGS MOUNTAIN – A collision involving a motorcycle and a pickup truck claimed the life of one man Saturday, according to Lincoln County Coroner Farris Marcum. Dakota Bowling, 29, of Science Hill was pronounced dead at the scene at 8:20 p.m. on July 20 after a collision in the 500 block of Ky. Hwy. 501. […] The post Science Hill man dies in motorcycle crash appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
EMRMC among nation’s top performing hospitals for treatment of heart attack patients
Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center (EMRMC) has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2024. EMRMC is one of only 259 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor. The award recognizes EMRMC’s commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of care for heart attack patients […] The post EMRMC among nation’s top performing hospitals for treatment of heart attack patients appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
Danville Boyle County Event Calendar
Upcoming Events from Saturday, July 27 – Saturday, August 3, list courtesy of CVB: Fireflies at Pioneer Playhouse Saturday, July 27th & July 30th-August 3rd, 8:30 p.m. Boyle County Farmer’s Market at Constitution Square Historic Site, Saturday, July 27th & August 3rd, 9-12 p.m. The Snappin’ Chaplin Turtle Derby in Downtown Perryville, Saturday, July 27th, […] The post Danville Boyle County Event Calendar appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
Kentucky employers give second chances
By Sarah Michels Bluegrass Live When Barbara Aker’s nephew was 10 or 11, he broke his arm. He was prescribed painkillers, which set him off on a slippery slope, she said. He eventually overdosed and died. Now, through a Kentucky program aimed at reducing recidivism, Aker is making something good out of something bad. A […] The post Kentucky employers give second chances appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
Miller impressed with Sheppard
Darius Miller won a state championship at Mason County and was also named Kentucky’s Mr. Basketball in 2008. Once he got to Kentucky, he won a national title in 2012 to give him three honors no other Kentucky player has been able to do. Miller played in a school-record 152 games at Kentucky and then […] The post Miller impressed with Sheppard appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
Debunking myths and misinformation about sunscreen
By Gina Van Thomme and Kellie Bramlet Blackburn MD Anderson Cancer Center Sunscreen is a hot topic – and not just because it’s a summertime staple! There are also many myths and misconceptions surrounding sunscreen’s safety, effectiveness and usefulness. So, if you’ve ever been confused about when – or if! – to use sunscreen, […] The post Debunking myths and misinformation about sunscreen appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
New partnership, grant aim to improve pediatric immunization rates
A new partnership was announced Tuesday by the Kentucky Association of Health Plans (KAHP) and Kentucky Voices for Health (KVH) to improve immunization rates in Kentucky, especially given the recent increase in cases of whooping cough. The new partnership, which includes a 3-year, $360,000 grant, will focus on keeping kids covered as Medicaid renewals resume […] The post New partnership, grant aim to improve pediatric immunization rates appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
UK offensive lineman commit Darrin Strey loves playing football
Darrin Strey had over 20 scholarship offers including four from Southeastern Conference schools and eight from Big Ten programs before he decided Kentucky was where he wanted to play his college football. The 6-7, 300-pound offensive lineman from Paw Paw, Mich., decided to make his commitment during his June visit and the biggest reason […] The post UK offensive lineman commit Darrin Strey loves playing football appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
Boyle BOE votes not to allow medical marijuana to be administered in school
lance.gaither@bluegrassnewsmedia.com During the Boyle County Board of Education meeting on July 18, the board discussed allowing medical cannabis to be administered in Boyle Schools. Medical cannabis was legalized in Kentucky this month, and the law will go into effect on Jan. 1 of next year. It will be legal to prescribe medical cannabis to minors […] The post Boyle BOE votes not to allow medical marijuana to be administered in school appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
Danville Police Blotter
This document serves as a quick overview of some recent calls for service by the Danville Police Department. It does not include every call or detail related to each incident; names, specific street addresses and most traffic stops have been omitted. Suspicious Activity-Holladay Dr. Juveniles pushing moped. Located, investigation conducted. Collision-2168 Report. Check Welfare-Longrun Person […] The post Danville Police Blotter appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
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