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…
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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….
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Richard Taylor’s new book explores history, inhabitants of Elkhorn Creek
Richard Taylor, a professor of English and Kenan Visiting Writer at Transylvania University, explores the natural history, early inhabitants, and…
The Inside Scoop: What are the real costs of home warranty plans and what’s actually covered
By Jeff Broth Guest Post Homeowners can benefit immeasurably from a home warranty plan, on the proviso that the home…
Kentucky by Heart: Liberty Elementary ‘purncipal’ Gerry Brooks offers fun relief from classroom stress
Editor’s Note: The following is reprinted column from the August issue of Kentucky Monthly. By Steve Flairty KyForward Columnist “Purncipal”…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: 19th Central Ky. reel makers sparked popularity of bass sport angling in America
The many beautiful, free-flowing streams of Central Kentucky spawned more than bountiful populations of black bass. They encouraged generations of…
New school year may mean tough choices for districts learning to operate with fewer dollars
By Mary Kuhlman Public News Service The school day might look a little different for Kentucky kids this year, as…
Kentucky by Heart: More popular book selections; Kentucky Playwrights and Screenwriters Conference
Editor’s Note: This is the second in a two-part series on what books are popular among Kentuckians. By Steve Flairty…
Chef John Foster: Late summer, early fall offer the perfect opportunity to kick up the heat in the kitchen
Hard to remember that a few weeks ago I was writing about cooler weather and the change of seasons. It’s…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: 2018-19 Kentucky Deer Season Preview; Job #1 — Harvest More Does
When Kentucky’s 2018-19 deer season opens tomorrow, with the beginning of archery hunting, opportunities to bring home some venison couldn’t…
Kentucky by Heart: What’s on your reading list? Book choices from Kentuckians around the Commonwealth
Editor’s Note: This is the first in a two-part series on what books are popular among Kentuckians. By Steve Flairty…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: When it comes to bow hunting accuracy it’s all about repetition
Bow hunting accuracy is all about repetition — doing everything the same way every shot. Whether you are punching holes…
Environmental Protection Agency admits Affordable Clean Energy Rule could be harmful to public health
By Mary Kuhlman Public News Service Calling the Clean Power Plan “overly prescriptive and burdensome,” the Environmental Protection Agency released…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Ideal habitat conditions should make for a productive dove season
By Lee McClellan Kentucky Dept. of Fish and Wildlife For the middle of August, much of Kentucky looks as green…
Kentucky by Heart: Burlington resident Jackie Kaye has spent 50 years supporting American sailors
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune Columnist Within the last few weeks, I’ve had the pleasure of meeting with two different people…