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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

On Sept. 14, Danville’s Constitution Square was packed with more than 7,000 visitors for the Constitution Square Festival, the highest turnout the annual festival has received since its return in 2022 after more than a decade-long hiatus. “We are very pleased with the festival,” said Danville-Boyle County Arts Commission Executive Director Mimi Becker. “It brought […] The post 2024 Constitution Square Festival more than doubles attendance from 2023 appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.

By Stephen Strup UK Healthcare Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting men and the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths among men in the U.S. While early detection can lead to successful treatment of aggressive cancers, many prostate cancers grow slowly and may not cause harm during someone’s lifetime.   Leading medical […] The post What you need to know about screening for prostate cancer appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.

Kentucky will be looking to end a two-game winning streak when the Wildcats step out of Southeastern Conference play and take on Ohio on Saturday. The Wildcats (1-2, 0-2) lost their first two conference encounters, including a 13-12 loss to No. 1 Georgia last week at Kroger Field. Kentucky has scored just 18 points — […] The post Cats look to end two-game losing streak against Ohio appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.

Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary August 2024 unemployment rate saw an increase, according to a report issued Thursday by the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency within the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet. The preliminary August 2024 jobless rate was 4.8 percent, which is up 0.1 percentage points from July 2024 and up 0.6 percentage […] The post Unemployment rate has minimal increase appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.

Danville has removed its remaining home football games to Centre College in the wake of damage to the electrical system at Admiral Stadium last month. The school district announced the move affecting the final three home games of the regular season Tuesday. The Admirals’ first two home games were moved to Centre’s Andy Frye Stadium […] The post Danville moves remaining home football games to Centre appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.

A is for opportunity. That wouldn’t fly on a spelling test, but it will be the case for two local soccer teams competing for in-season championships this weekend. The Boyle County girls are in the Kentucky 2A Championships statewide tournament for the first time, and the Danville boys are returning to the statewide stage at […] The post Boyle girls, Danville boys see opportunity in chase for 2A, All ‘A’ soccer titles appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.

By Jack Godbey Columnist   I’ll have to admit, it’s been a strange day for me. It all started this morning when I took my dog out on his morning walk. When I got to the park, I saw a sign that said, “If your dog poops, please pick it up”. I swear I tried […] The post Godbey: Sometimes lessons are learned the hard way appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.

Kentucky senior setter Emma Grome and redshirt freshman Brooke Bultema are building a solid on-court relationship as the season progresses after being high school rivals. Grome played at St. Ursula High School in Loveland, Ohio, just outside Cincinnati. Bultema played at Ursuline Academy in Cincinnati. “Our high schools were in the same conference and we […] The post High school rivals become UK teammates appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.

Kentucky State Police and the Laurel County Sheriff’s Department say they believe a body found near Exit 49 off I-75 is likely Joseph Couch. “We are very confident this brings closure in the search for Joseph Couch,” KSP Commissioner P.J. Burnett said during a press conference in London Wednesday night. The remains were found a […] The post Body found near exit 49, believed to be Joseph Couch appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.

By Billy Holland  Columnist In Luke 10:27 and Mark 12:30, we notice that both passages use a fourfold description to explain how we are to love God: Heart, soul, strength, and mind. In the Old Testament we find a similar command in Deuteronomy 6:5-6, “And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thine […] The post Living on Purpose: Loving God with all that we are appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.

With Big Blue Madness only about a month away, curiosity about coach Mark Pope’s team only seems to intensify and one player that might not be getting the attention he should be is Wake Forest transfer Andrew Carr. The 6-11 Carr started every game at Wake Forest last season and was second on the team […] The post Carr flying under the radar appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.