Our Rich History: The Journal of Jacob Fowler, a wandering squatter, founder, surveyor
By Steve Preston Special to NKyTribune Before the founding of Newport and Covington and before Ohio, Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma,…
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Gerald Smith discusses Kentucky African American Encyclopedia The University Press of Kentucky (UPK) is now offering a myriad titles, many…
Plan ahead to start 2016 on the right foot, then the left . . .with ‘First Day’ hiking at a Kentucky State Park
Get 2016 started on the right foot with your New Year’s resolution by taking a guided hike at a Kentucky…
Grateful community remembers Eva G. Farris’ incredible gifts — as she celebrates her 90+ birthday
By Mike Hammons Special to NKyTribune Northern Kentucky is indebted to Eva G. Farris. Who is Eva G. Farris? People…
Beyond Miss Kentucky: Clark Janell Davis discusses passion for dyslexia awareness, future aspirations
By John Gregory Special to NKyTribune For someone who didn’t aspire to beauty pageant stardom, Clark Janell Davis has a…
Kentucky by Heart: Get to know Bill Goodman off the air with nostalgic ‘Beans, Biscuits, Family & Friends’
For most who watch Kentucky Educational Television regularly, at least since 1996, the abiding presence and top-flight program host/newsman Bill…
Our Rich History: Yes, history books do make great Christmas gifts — and here’s another one to prove it
Part 3 of a three-part series on History Books for the Holidays by Paul A. Tenkotte Special to the NKyTribune…
Kentucky Artisan Center starts off holiday season shopping with special events by state artists
The Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea starts off the traditional holiday shopping season with multiple events featuring decorative gourds, holiday…
Florence Christmas Tree Lighting to take place Tuesday at Government Center
The City of Florence will hold its annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Tuesday, December 1, from 6 p.m. to 8…
Something to be thankful for? Dubiously perhaps, but Kentucky is a state where ‘cordial’ divorces happen
Where the Happiest Divorces Happen: Divorces in Kentucky are more likely to be ‘cordial’. It’s generally assumed that once any…
Kentucky By Heart: Thankful for a Bucket List Already Fulfilled, sharing a deep sense of gratitude
Bucket lists get a lot of media play these days, and I’d like to offer mine, created Kentucky-style. But rather…
Our Rich History: A good gift book for the holidays — Women in Kentucky: Their Life and Times
Part 2 of a three-part series by Debra Meyers Special to NKyTribune A new book entitled, Kentucky Women: Their Lives…
Urban Farmer: You won’t really believe this, but it rained tomatoes in the garden, custom cages helped
By Ginger Dawson NKyTribune Contributor After a few months dealing with a few complicated business issues (closing an antique mall…
Don Then: If you love true crime with a novelist’s flair, add Brian Forschner’s Cold Serial to your bookshelf
Writing true crime stories is a tough beat, one that requires diligence and stamina. Topics often curdle blood. The truly…
Ludlow’s Wynners Cup Cafe offering last art show of the year, featuring eight artists
WynnersCup Cafe is hosting its last art show of the year on Friday, November 20, from 6 to 9 p.m….
Salato Wildlife Center offers final opportunity to view young bobcat; Bracken fishing area reopens
Visitors have until Nov. 25 to visit the Salato Wildlife Education Center in Frankfort before its seasonal closure for the…
Kentucky Arts Council celebrates 50th birthday with 50 Days of Arts around the state, including NKy
From Kentucky Arts Council To commemorate its 50th anniversary as a state agency, the Kentucky Arts Council is celebrating with…
Tim Farmer: Popular television host announces he is leaving KET’s Kentucky Afield program
By Glenn Osborne Special to NKyTribune Popular outdoorsman, farmer, cooking enthusiast and musician Tim Farmer took to Facebook this week…
Lights, camera and a well-styled coif, Northern Kentucky’s Maria Reyer is a stylist to the stars
By Vicki Prichard NKyTribune contributor Next to talent, actress Joan Crawford once opined, the most important thing a woman can…
Kentucky by Heart: Jesus Prom focuses on providing special needs individuals a special time
By Steve Flairty Special to NKyTribune At the Jesus Prom event at Southland Christian Church in Lexington recently, “A Night…
Our Rich History: Here are your history books for the holidays — great offerings from regional historians
Part 1 of a three-part series By Paul A. Tenkotte Special to NKyTribune As we approach the winter solstice, daylight…
Covington residents, nonprofits and police partner to improve Westside neighborhood
By Holly End Special to NKyTribune from NKY Thrives Ferguson, Missouri; Waller County, Texas; Baltimore; Cleveland — all of these…