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Boyle rolls into bye week with rout of LexCath
LEXINGTON – There are things the Boyle County defense would like to improve upon before they take the field again in two weeks, but they’ll take this. After two games in which the Rebels did not meet their own extremely high standard on defense, they came much closer to the mark Friday in a commanding […] The post Boyle rolls into bye week with rout of LexCath appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
Holland: There are some things God cannot do
By Billy Holland Columnist When we think about God being The Almighty, we see Him as having infinite power and authority in heaven and earth, and this is certainly true. Remember the passage in Matthew 19:26 where Jesus is explaining to His disciples about how difficult it is for a wealthy person to enter […] The post Holland: There are some things God cannot do appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
McLaughlin-Levrone has fond UK memories
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone was only at Kentucky for the 2018 track season but won the NCAA and SEC 400-meter hurdle championships crowns and set a collegiate record with her best time of 52.75 seconds. After that season, she turned professional and has been sensational. She won the 400-meter hurdles gold medal at the 2021 Olympics and […] The post McLaughlin-Levrone has fond UK memories appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
Sheriff charged with fatally shooting a judge pleads not guilty in first court appearance
Wilhoit appointed Miller to defend Stines at the next hearing iLetcher County Sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines had his first court appearance Wednesday morning, following his arrest for last week’s shooting death of Letcher District Judge Kevin D. Mullins. Stines had a virtual arraignment before a Carter District judge on a charge of murder in the […] The post Sheriff charged with fatally shooting a judge pleads not guilty in first court appearance appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
Don’t saw the tree branch you’re sitting on
By Jack Godbey Columnist I’ve received a lot of good advice in my life. Granted, I’ve ignored most of it and learned my lessons the hard way, I’ve still got it somewhere in my brain. It’s probably buried underneath all the useless trivia and algebra formulas that I never use. As I think back to […] The post Don’t saw the tree branch you’re sitting on appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
Pope believes he has the best staff in college basketball
No matter where he’s coaching, Mark Pope knows one thing that will not change. “We believe in the way we play and our approach to the game for a bunch of reasons,” said Pope. “We believe it wins and believe that is where basketball is going and we are pushing the envelope along with […] The post Pope believes he has the best staff in college basketball appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
Oh, deer! Be careful on road: 3,285 deer-related crashes in 2023
Now that — Autumn has arrived, bringing with it less daylight, the Kentucky State Police (KSP) wants to remind motorists that fall is the peak season for deer-related crashes, so drivers need to be mindful of the increased dangers deer can create on Kentucky roads. “It’s essential for drivers to stay vigilant during the fall […] The post Oh, deer! Be careful on road: 3,285 deer-related crashes in 2023 appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
2024 Boyle County High School Alumni “Rebel for Life” and “Distinguished Alumni” awards given
lance.gaither@bluegrassnewsmedia.com On Sept. 20, Boyle County High School Alumni Association held its annual alumni tailgate party and “Distinguished Alumni” and “Rebel for Life” awards ceremony. This year, there were four recipients of the “Rebel for Life” award and three of the “Distinguished Alumni” award. Rebel for Life Awards Janet Wirey, a beloved former bus […] The post 2024 Boyle County High School Alumni “Rebel for Life” and “Distinguished Alumni” awards given appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
Roark: Have seeds will travel
By Steve Roark Plant life is absolutely lush in our part of the world. If land is not paved or has a building on it, it usually has plants growing on it or trying to get a toe hold, which brings up the topic of how plants spread if they are literally rooted to […] The post Roark: Have seeds will travel appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
Cats brace for first road game
After splitting its first four games — all at home— Kentucky will play its first road game of the season Saturday at No. 6 Ole Miss. The Rebels, one of five Southeastern Conference teams ranked in the Associated Press Top 25 poll, have won four straight to open the season and face the Wildcats in […] The post Cats brace for first road game appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
Debra Lambert will be Kentucky’s first female Chief Justice
The Kentucky Supreme Court will soon have its first female Chief Justice as Justice Debra Hembree Lambert was elected by the other members of the High Court to serve in that role for the next four years, starting Jan. 4, 2025. “Chief Justice-elect Lambert is a hard-working, dedicated and experienced member of the Kentucky Court […] The post Debra Lambert will be Kentucky’s first female Chief Justice appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
Boyle wins Kentucky 2A girls soccer state title
The Boyle County girls are movin’ on up. Less than a year after the Lady Rebels took the program to new heights with their best postseason finish ever, they made another move up by winning the Kentucky 2A Championships girls soccer tournament for the first time. Boyle defeated Christian Academy of Louisville 7-4 on Sunday […] The post Boyle wins Kentucky 2A girls soccer state title appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
Danville boys reach All ‘A’ soccer semifinals
The Danville boys reached the semifinals of the All “A” Classic boys soccer tournament for the sixth time in 12 appearances before bowing to Louisville Collegiate on Saturday in Louisville. Danville (11-4) lost to Collegiate 8-0 at Collegiate Turf Field hours after defeating Louisville Holy Cross 3-0 in the quarterfinals. Jonathan Hernandez, Tyler Clarkson and […] The post Danville boys reach All ‘A’ soccer semifinals appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
Danville blanked by Knox 33-0
By DAEJAH MONTGOMERY Contributing Writer Danville’s unfortunate run continued Friday as Knox Central handed the Admirals a 33-0 defeat. It was the third straight shutout loss for Danville, which showed some significant improvement in both its defense and offense but still lacked what they needed to gain the win at Andy Frye Stadium. Danville coach […] The post Danville blanked by Knox 33-0 appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
Fed slashes rates by a half-point – what that means for the economy and the presidential election
By Michael Walden North Carolina State University This piece was originally published on theconversation.com. In a widely anticipated move, the Federal Reserve announced on Sept. 18, 2024, that it was cutting its benchmark interest rate by half a percentage point to a range of 4.75% to 5% – the first time the cost of borrowing […] The post Fed slashes rates by a half-point – what that means for the economy and the presidential election appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
Cats finally find end zone, roll to easy win over Ohio to snap 2-game skid
Kentucky took care of business Saturday. Coming off two straight Southeastern Conference setbacks, the Wildcats rolled to a 41-6 win over outmatched Ohio University at Kroger Field. The Wildcats showed no signs of a letdown following last week’s narrow 13-12 loss to No. 2 Georgia. “It’s good to get back in the win column.” Kentucky […] The post Cats finally find end zone, roll to easy win over Ohio to snap 2-game skid appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
Madisonville man gets nearly 30 years on child porn production, possession charges
A Madisonville man has been sentenced at U.S. District Court in Owensboro to 29 years and 6 months in federal prison for the production and possession of child pornography, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Kentucky. Court documents state that Steven Ray Buchanan, 46, received the sentence, which will be […] The post Madisonville man gets nearly 30 years on child porn production, possession charges appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
Danville Schools Education Foundation & Alumni Association to host Distinguished Alumni Induction Ceremony
The Danville Schools Education Foundation & Alumni Association will host a Distinguished Alumni Induction Ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Gravely Hall Performing Arts Center, located at Danville High School. The event will include an awards ceremony, reception, and refreshments. Tickets can be purchased at givedanville.org or at the door. […] The post Danville Schools Education Foundation & Alumni Association to host Distinguished Alumni Induction Ceremony appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
Library to host a jigsaw puzzle competition for adults; free activities for all ages
The Boyle County Public Library offers free activities, special events, online resources, and numerous services for the community. Programs often include storytimes, crafting programs, art exhibits, and gaming events. Here is a closer look at some of the upcoming events at the library: Meet and Greet: Hide and Seek Heroes Kentucky Bloodhound Search and Rescue […] The post Library to host a jigsaw puzzle competition for adults; free activities for all ages appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
Trinity Episcopal Church hosting organ recital
lance.gaither@bluegrassnewsmedia,com On Sunday, Sept. 22, Trinity Episcopal Church will host an organ recital at 4 p.m., followed by a reception. Dr. Schuyler Robinson, a University of Kentucky Professor of Organ and Harpsichord, will perform music. He also chairs the Master of Music for the Sacred Music program, a unique degree that combines music and seminary […] The post Trinity Episcopal Church hosting organ recital appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
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