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Child internet safety bill advances
3+ hour, 19+ min ago (289+ words) Published 7:00 pm Sunday, February 22, 2026 FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) " Attorney General Russell Coleman says he is applauding the Kentucky House of Representatives for taking a bold step to better protect Kentucky's children online. Rep. Matt Lockett, R-Nicholasville, is sponsoring House Bill 227, which…...
Parenting with folded hands
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (557+ words) Published 7:00 am Wednesday, February 18, 2026 As parents, we pray for our children's protection, salvation, success, and joy. But what happens when the road God allows looks nothing like what we imagined? When a grown child is walking through disappointment, uncertainty, or…...
The childhood we're losing
5+ day, 7+ hour ago (346+ words) Published 3:00 pm Tuesday, February 17, 2026 By Ashley Hoffman Executive Director of the Kentucky Association for Environmental Education. Remember when free range parenting was just" parenting? When "don't come home until the street lights come on" was the expectation, not the exception....
Danville alum Rugerio reflects on education, service and giving back
2+ week, 17+ hour ago (487+ words) Published 10:00 am Sunday, February 8, 2026 DANVILLE, Ky. " Esther Rugerio, a 2009 Danville High School graduate and current chair of the Danville Independent Schools Board of Education, credits her local education and mentors with shaping both her career and lifelong commitment to community…...
Legislation introduced to better support working families
2+ week, 4+ day ago (218+ words) Published 10:00 am Wednesday, February 4, 2026 By TOM LATEK/Kentucky Today FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) " Legislation introduced in the House, seeks to strengthen Kentucky's childcare system to better support working families, local communities, and employers across the state. House Bill 6 and House Joint…...
How the whole family can build healthy habits that stick
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (631+ words) LEXINGTON, KY " It's common for people to change their eating and exercise habits during the holidays. When trying to get "back on track" in the new year, it's helpful [] LEXINGTON, KY " It's common for people to change their eating and…...
Danville High School seniors present Capstone projects
2+ mon, 12+ hour ago (381+ words) Published 10:00 am Monday, December 22, 2025 DANVILLE " Seniors at Danville High School completed and presented their annual Capstone projects this month, reflecting on their growth and how their high school experiences align with the district's "Portrait of a Danville Learner" initiative. Each…...
Grant Helps Make Holiday Tradition Accessible for Children With Sensory Needs
2+ mon, 17+ hour ago (344+ words) Published 10:00 am Monday, December 22, 2025 DANVILLE " A holiday program designed to ensure children with sensory challenges can experience the joy of the season received continued support this year through a grant from the Ephraim McDowell Health Care Foundation. The Foundation awarded…...
A Christmas gift to remember
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (398+ words) Published 4:00 pm Saturday, December 20, 2025 "Men should have a fear of the loneliness of orphans and of the souls of their departed parents," Greek philosopher Plato wrote long ago. "The souls of the dead have a certain power of caring for…...
Brave Danville toddler battles rare medical challenges
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (550+ words) Published 6:23 pm Tuesday, December 9, 2025 By By Casey Roberts/ Advocate Messenger DANVILLE, Ky. " A Danville family is navigating an overwhelming medical journey as 19-month-old Mariah battles a rare genetic disorder alongside a form of childhood eye cancer. Her mother, Deborah Way,…...