Kentucky by Heart: No shortage of inspirational quotes attributed to well-known Kentuckians
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist My dad used to say to me when I was growing up: “When in doubt,…
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Art Lander’s Outdoors: The Dark-eyed Junco — It’s a sure sign of cold weather when this snowbird arrives
Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series of articles about small songbirds most often seen around bird feeders…
Kentucky by Heart: Author Bob Rouse part of what makes Midway one of state’s special small towns
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune Columnist Since I became a resident of central Kentucky years ago, I’ve had a bit of…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Holiday gift ideas for the anglers, hunters and target shooters on your list
Is there an angler, hunter or target shooter on your holiday shopping list? New gear is always an appreciated gift….
Kentucky by Heart: Lifelong musician Frank Messina finds new path as writer of murder/mystery novels
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune Columnist Until recently, Frank “Doc” Messina’s choice of performing arts pretty much focused in one area. …
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Our state’s many streams and rivers are an important part of history, everyday life
They are present everywhere we travel — to work, school, or shopping trips in urban, rural or suburban areas. Driving…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: A regional migrant, the American black duck is prized by Kentucky hunters
Editor’s Note: This is the fourth and final article in a series about the ducks taken by hunters in Kentucky…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: The wood duck ranks third among waterfowl harvested across the state
Editor’s Note: This is the third in a series of articles about the ducks most often taken by hunters in…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: For deer hunters across Kentucky ‘It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year’
The lyrics are from a Christmas song made famous by Andy Williams in 1963. But, for Kentucky deer hunters, November…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: The Gadwall ranks second in Kentucky duck harvest, third in Mississippi flyway
Editor’s Note: This is the second in a series of articles about the ducks most often taken by hunters in…
Kentucky by Heart: Inventor of submachine gun was NKy native; finding strength in challenging times
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune Columnist Although not a gun enthusiast myself, I recently noticed while perusing a resource I use…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: The Mallard, Kentucky’s most-taken species during waterfowl season
Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series of articles about the ducks most often taken by hunters in…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Rural Kentucky landowners asked to be on lookout for wild pigs on their property
Landowners in southeastern Henry County recently received a letter from the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR) asking…
Kentucky by Heart: Multi-talented Skeeter Davis — a true story about a Kentucky girl making good
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Stripping tobacco as a young boy back in the 1960s was never something that excited…
Jamie Vaught: At 91, Bell County native Homer Rice looks back at career as football coach, administrator
Editor’s Note: This is the first of a two-part column about Kentuckian Dr. Homer Rice who had an illustrious career…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Green River National Wildlife Refuge near Henderson to protect nearly 24,000 acres
Plans are in the works for the establishment of a national wildlife refuge near Henderson. A statement posted on the…
Kentucky by Heart: Visit to Pendleton County Historical Society brings back childhood memories
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune Columnist I enjoyed attending the Pendleton County Historical and Genealogical Society’s 25th Anniversary Open House, in…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: The spotted (Kentucky) bass not recognized as a separate species until 1927
Once thought to be a hybrid between the largemouth bass and smallmouth bass, and easily confused with the largemouth bass…
Kentucky by Heart: Mike and Wilma Wilson foster spirit of community involvement through theatre
By Steve Flairty KyForward columnist For nearly three decades, Mike and Wilma Wilson carried on busy careers as music teachers…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Some of the best fishing for smallmouth bass arrives with autumn, as waters cool
With the arrival of autumn, as water temperatures begin to decline because of cooler nights and shorter days, anglers turn…
Kentucky by Heart: The day Thomas Clark helped my son with a social studies question and other tidbits
Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared at the Northern Kentucky Tribune April 11, 2017 By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist During…
Beth Underwood: We will never forget — sharing one of many stories from a tragic 9-11 that remind us
Writer’s Note: As this week marks the 17th anniversary of 9/11, I’d like to share the story of Rick Rescorla….